Senior Backend Engineer at Big Health

At Big Health, our mission is to help millions of people improve their mental health by providing fully digital, non-drug solutions for common conditions. Our digital therapeutics, including Sleepio for insomnia, Daylight for anxiety, and Spark Direct for depression, offer evidence-based treatment that patients can access anytime and anywhere. We have pioneered a unique digital therapeutic business model in partnership with major organizations like the NHS and CVS Health. As we look toward the future, we are committed to transforming global healthcare delivery and making safe, effective treatments available to billions. We are a remote-first organization, and we invite you to join our team as a Senior Backend Engineer to help us scale our platform and innovate the next generation of medicine.

Key outcomes

• Architect and implement robust backend services that address complex healthcare and business requirements.
• Collaborate across teams with product managers, data analysts, and fellow engineers to prioritize and enhance systems for our patients and internal stakeholders.
• Influence product decisions by shaping how data is designed, validated, and utilized throughout the organization.
• Drive technical excellence by implementing best practices in observability, testing, and service maintainability.
• Mentor team members and foster a collaborative culture centered on continuous learning and knowledge sharing.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of hands-on experience building and deploying backend systems.
• A minimum of 4 years of experience developing applications using Python or other Object Oriented Programming languages.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively alongside diverse technical and business stakeholders.
• Proven experience operating and deploying services within a cloud environment, such as AWS or GCP.
• Deep knowledge of data modeling, data access, and data storage, including practical experience with relational and columnar databases.
• Fluency in English.

Compensation

We offer a competitive salary and an equity package to ensure our team members share in our success. Our benefits include:

• The flexibility of remote work.
• Flexible working hours.
• Generous paid time off and parental leave policies.
• A dedicated fund for personal happiness.
• A structured program for professional development and personal reviews.

How to apply

If you are passionate about our mission and want to help us build the future of mental healthcare, we encourage you to submit your application. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and look forward to reviewing your experience.