Senior Software Engineer, Backend
150k - 165k USD
Remote
Full Time
#Engineering
#Java
#Spring Boot
#Security
#Hibernate
#MySQL
#Redis
#Elasticsearch
#Docker
#Junit
#Spock
At Sidecar Health, we are on a mission to reshape the landscape of health insurance. Our goal is to ensure that high-quality healthcare is both affordable and accessible for everyone. We believe that achieving this vision requires a dedicated team of individuals who are ready to take initiative and drive meaningful change. Our diverse group of professionals, ranging from healthcare experts to technology leaders, is united by a shared commitment to fixing a fragmented system and bringing more transparency and personalization to the industry. If you are eager to apply your skills toward transforming the American healthcare system, we invite you to join us.
Key outcomes
- Translate complex business requirements into innovative, scalable, and event-driven technical solutions.
- Manage and execute projects that carry a significant scope and impact.
- Maintain clear and consistent communication across various product and engineering departments.
- Design and implement robust digital applications using modern tools and best practices.
- Ensure high standards of operational excellence by maintaining thorough documentation and implementing comprehensive system monitoring and testing.
- Contribute to a supportive work environment that values transparency, inclusion, and data-backed decision-making.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of professional experience in Java development.
- Proven success in deploying enterprise-level applications using our core stack, including Spring Boot, Hibernate, MySQL, Redis, Elasticsearch, and Docker.
- Strong familiarity with AWS services, such as ECS, RDS, S3, SQS, and Lambda, along with the AWS CLI and SDK.
- Deep understanding of microservices architecture, lean development methodologies, and test automation using JUnit and Spock.
- Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot production environments by analyzing logs and identifying patterns to resolve issues proactively.
- Fluency in English.
Compensation
The expected salary range for this full-time, remote position is $150,000 to $165,000. In addition to base pay, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- A 401k retirement plan.
- Paid time off.
How to apply
We are excited to learn more about your background and how you can contribute to our mission. Please submit your application through our portal to begin the process. We look forward to hearing from you.



