Staff Software Engineer, Backend Engineering

Maven is the world's largest virtual clinic for women and families on a mission to make healthcare work for all of us. Maven's award-winning digital programs provide clinical, emotional, and financial support all in one platform, spanning fertility & family building, maternity & newborn care, parenting & pediatrics, and menopause & midlife. More than 2,000 employers and health plans trust Maven's end-to-end platform to improve clinical outcomes, reduce healthcare costs, and provide equity in benefits programs. Recognized for innovation and industry leadership, Maven has been named to the Time 100 Most Influential Companies, CNBC Disruptor 50, Fast Company Most Innovative Companies, and FORTUNE Best Places to Work. Founded in 2014 by CEO Kate Ryder, Maven has raised more than $425 million in funding from top healthcare and technology investors including General Catalyst, Sequoia, Dragoneer Investment Group, Oak HC/FT, StepStone Group, Icon Ventures, and Lux Capital. To learn more about Maven, visit us at mavenclinic.com. An award-winning culture working towards an important mission – Maven Clinic is a recipient of over 30 workplace and innovation awards, including: Fortune Change the World (2024) CNBC Disruptor 50 List (2022, 2023, 2024) Fortune Best Workplaces for Millennials (2024) Fortune Best Workplaces in Health Care (2024) TIME 100 Most Influential Companies (2023) Fast Company Most Innovative Companies (2020, 2023) Built In Best Places to Work (2023) Fortune Best Workplaces NY (2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024) Great Place to Work certified (2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024) Fast Company Best Workplaces for Innovators (2022) Built In LGBTQIA+ Advocacy Award (2022) About the Role As a staff level software engineer at Maven Clinic, you will be responsible for driving the technical vision and roadmap for our Platform and Product Teams. You will lead the design, development, and maintenance of highly scalable, performant, and reliable systems that support the growing opportunities in our product and platform systems. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the delivery of high-quality products and features that meet the needs of our customers and adhere to Maven's quality standards. As a Staff Software Engineer at Maven, you will: Lead the design, development, and maintenance of highly scalable, performant, and reliable systems that support the growing needs of Maven's platform and backend teams. Propose, design, develop and implement cloud-based solutions that ensure the agility, flexibility, and scalability of our systems. Drive technical design discussions and provide guidance to team members on best practices, coding standards, and architecture principles. Collaborate with and lead cross-functional teams to drive the development of new features and products, ensuring they meet the needs of our customers and adhere to Maven's quality standards. Mentor and guide and mid-level engineers, helping to develop their technical skills and cultivate a culture of continuous learning and improvement. Identify and evaluate emerging technologies, tools, and trends that can drive innovation and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of our engineering processes. We're looking for you to bring: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience. Minimum of 8 years of experience in backend development and platform architecture, with a proven track record of building highly scalable, performant, and reliable systems. Experience designing and implementing complex distributed systems, including microservices architecture, containerization, and orchestration. Strong expertise in developing cloud-based solutions, with hands-on experience in one or more cloud platforms (AWS, Google Cloud, Azure, etc.), including infrastructure as code and serverless architectures. Proficiency in multiple programming languages (Java, Python, Go, etc.) Experience building distributed systems with microservi