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Backend Engineer

Ketryx
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Posted
1 month ago
Department
R&D
Salary
$130,000 - $150,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 3+ years of full-time industry experience building production web applications, with a focus on backend development
  • Solid skills in TypeScript
  • Experience with PostgreSQL or a comparable relational database: schema design, writing efficient queries, and basic performance tuning
  • Working knowledge of React, enough to build and modify UI for the features you own
  • Solid understanding of backend maintainability, including refactoring and managing technical debt
  • Comfortable collaborating across teams in English and participating in technical discussions and design review
Nice to have
  • Experience with Prisma and Next.js
  • Experience with GraphQL (urql or Apollo)
  • Familiarity with AWS services like S3, RDS, and ECS
  • Familiarity with Docker in production or near-production environments
  • Strong testing habits (Vitest, Playwright, Cucumber)
What the job really is

As a Backend Engineer at Ketryx, you will be part of a dynamic team focused on developing and improving an AI software platform for the healthcare industry. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include backend development, database management with PostgreSQL, ensuring operational reliability, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance product features. You will also engage directly with customers to gather feedback and contribute to the overall mission of innovating medical software.

Benefits
  • Competitive compensation
  • Generous stock options possible
  • Work in an exciting field with a positive impact on the world
  • Opportunity to learn and grow as part of a global team
  • Generous PTO for full-time
Things to weigh
  • Compensation is dependent on related experience level
  • No mention of remote work beyond Wednesday
  • The role requires engaging with customers directly, which may not suit everyone
  • Experience in regulated industries is preferred but not mandatory
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