Backend Engineer
Pentasent
About the Role
As a Backend Engineer at Pentasent, you will design, build, and maintain backend services that power a connected health and well-being ecosystem. This is a full-time remote role where you will develop APIs, implement business logic, and integrate data sources to support user-facing applications and internal tools.
Key Responsibilities
- Write clean, scalable code.
- Optimize performance.
- Ensure reliability and security.
- Collaborate closely with front-end engineers, product managers, and designers.
- Participate in code reviews.
- Contribute to technical architecture decisions.
- Help improve development practices and tooling.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Experience with modern backend technologies and frameworks (e.g., Node.js, Python, Java, or similar).
- Experience with relational and/or NoSQL databases.
- Experience with RESTful or GraphQL APIs.
- Knowledge of security, scalability, and performance optimization for distributed systems and cloud-based environments.
Qualifications
- Strong skills in Back-End Web Development and Software Development, with experience building and maintaining production-grade services.
- Proficiency in Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) and general Programming, including familiarity with common design patterns and best practices.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with Front-End Development teams to design clear, efficient APIs and data contracts.
- Comfort working in remote, cross-functional teams, with strong communication, documentation, and problem-solving skills.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- Experience in health tech, research platforms, or wellness-related products is a plus.
- Interest in improving healthcare and well-being through technology.






