API / Backend Software Engineer

About the Role

As an API / Backend Engineer at Particle Health youll be instrumental in building and maintaining the core services that power our healthcare data platform. Youll work primarily with Golang and Python to develop robust scalable APIs that enable our customers to access and utilize healthcare data effectively. This is an opportunity to work on meaningful technical challenges while contributing to the transformation of healthcare technology.

Youll collaborate with cross-functional teams including data engineers product managers and data scientists to deliver high-quality solutions that meet the evolving needs of our healthcare partners. Your work will directly impact how healthcare providers payers and technology companies access and leverage patient data to improve care outcomes.

What Youll Do:

• Design develop and maintain RESTful APIs and backend services primarily using Golang and potentially some Python
• Build scalable secure and performant services that handle healthcare data with appropriate privacy and compliance considerations
• Implement authentication authorization and data validation mechanisms for API endpoints
• Create clear API documentation and maintain developer-friendly interfaces
• Optimize API performance and implement caching strategies where appropriate
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to engineering best practices
• Work closely with data engineering teams to understand data pipelines and integrate backend services with data processing workflows
• Partner with product teams to translate requirements into technical solutions
• Support customer integrations and troubleshoot API-related issues
• Contribute to architectural decisions and technical roadmap discussions
• Identify opportunities to improve development processes and tooling

What We Seek:

Required:

• 3-5 years of experience in backend development with a focus on API design and implementation
• Proficiency in Golang with demonstrable experience building production services
• Working knowledge of Python and comfort switching between languages as needed
• Experience with RESTful API design principles and best practices
• Solid understanding of database technologies (SQL and NoSQL)
• Experience with cloud platforms (GCP AWS or Azure) and containerization (Docker Kubernetes)
• Understanding of API security authentication patterns (OAuth JWT) and data privacy considerations
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to debug complex systems
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment
• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Engineering or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Experience with AI Coding Tools like Github Copilot Cursor Claude Code etc.

Nice to Have:

• Experience with healthcare data formats and standards (FHIR HL7 CCDA)
• Familiarity with data engineering concepts and tools (data pipelines ETL processes)
• Experience with GCP and Terraform
• Experience with event-driven architectures and message queuing systems
• Experience with gRPC
• Knowledge of healthcare compliance requirements (HIPAA SOC2)

What You Bring to the Table:

• A passion for building reliable well-documented APIs that developers love to use
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to code quality
• Ability to balance technical excellence with practical delivery timelines
• Curiosity about healthcare technology and eagerness to learn domain-specific concepts
• Collaborative mindset and enthusiasm for working in cross-functional teams
• Self-motivation and ability to work independently when needed
• Interest in growing your skills and taking on increasing responsibilities over time

Why Particle Health

• Purposeful Work: Contribute to projects that directly improve healthcare access empower providers and enhance patient outcomes.
• Collaborative Culture: Thrive in a mission-driven curiosity-fueled environment where ownership and bold ideas are celebrated.
• Flexibility & Balance: Enjoy unlimited PTO and a hybrid work environment giving you the opportunity to collaborate in person and enjoy the benefits of remote work. We also provide lunch on Tuesdays and Thursdays when our team is in the office!
• Bonus Program: Get rewarded for great workour twice-a-year bonus program reflects both your contributions and our overall success.
• Comprehensive Benefits:
• 95% employer-paid health benefits for you and your family.
• Employer-funded 401(k) match to help you build a secure future.
• Mental health benefits to support your well-being.
• Invest in Your Future: Receive employee equity ensuring you share in the companys success.
• Family Support: Access 14 weeks of fully paid parental leave so you can focus on what matters most.
• Collaborate with a talented team of engineers data scientists and healthcare experts
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies in the healthcare space
• Growth opportunities as we scale our platform and expand our capabilities