As a Senior Software Engineer, you will develop backend systems for Foodsmart's platform, collaborate with teams, and uphold coding standards.
About us:
Foodsmart is the leading telenutrition and foodcare solution, backed by a robust network of Registered Dietitians. Our platform is designed to foster healthier food choices, drive lasting behavior change, and deliver long-term health outcomes. Through our highly personalized, digital platform, we guide our 2.2 million members—including those in employer-sponsored health plans, regional and national Medicaid managed care organizations, Medicare Advantage plans, and commercial insurers—on a tailored journey to eating well while saving time and money.
Foodsmart seamlessly integrates dietary assessments and nutrition counseling with online food ordering and cost-effective meal planning for the entire family, optimizing ingredients both at home and on the go. We partner with national and regional retailers across the U.S., many of whom accept SNAP/EBT, making healthier food more accessible. Additionally, we assist members with SNAP enrollment and management, providing tangible access to nutritious food.In 2024, Foodsmart secured a $200 million investment from TPG’s Rise Fund, which supports entrepreneurs dedicated to achieving the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. This investment will help us expand our reach, particularly to low-income workers who are disproportionately affected by diet-related diseases.
At Foodsmart, our mission is to make nutritious food accessible and affordable for everyone, regardless of economic status. We are committed to a set of core values that shape our culture and work environment:
👥 Customer First - You start with the member and work backwards.
🚀 Make It Happen - You act with urgency, use data, and hold high standards.
🤝 One Team - You collaborate with respect and commit as a group.
Whether you're a dietitian, a commercial leader, or a technologist, working at Foodsmart means being part of a team that is passionate, supportive, and driven by a shared purpose. Join us in transforming the way people access and enjoy healthy food.
Learn more at www.foodsmart.com
About the role:
As a Senior Software Engineer with a strong backend focus, you will own and evolve the systems that power Foodsmart’s platform. You will design, build, and operate backend services and data infrastructure that support both member facing experiences and internal clinical workflows. You will also contribute to the frontend when needed, with an emphasis on enabling reliable, scalable, and secure product functionality.
Your work will directly support personalized nutrition journeys and the tools used daily by registered dietitians. You will spend most of your time on backend systems, APIs, and data. You will stay close enough to the frontend to ensure end to end quality and strong product outcomes.
You will:
- Develop and maintain the backend systems powering the Foodsmart web application.
- Collaborate with front-end engineers to design and implement APIs that effectively serve front-end needs.
- Establish and uphold development practices, including code reviews and comprehensive testing, to enhance code quality and system performance.
- Work closely with the product team to comprehend end-user requirements, formulate use cases, and transform those into a robust and efficient backend solution.
- Debug and resolve production, server-side and database-related issues.
- Proactively monitor and optimize system performance and scalability.
- Stay informed about emerging technologies and propose ways to leverage them in current and future backend development.
You are:
- Firm in your understanding of software engineering principles, with strong knowledge of algorithms and data structures.
- Proficient with backend development tools and experienced with server architecture.
- Familiar with database design principles, management systems like SQL or NoSQL, and integrating these systems with web applications.
- Well-versed with code versioning tools, such as Git.
- Exhibiting strong problem-solving skills, meticulous attention to detail, and a disciplined approach to testing and quality assurance.
- Adept at managing and optimizing server-side performance and ensuring the scalability of our systems.
- Capable of effectively communicating technical concepts to other members of the team and stakeholders.
You have:
- 5 years of proven experience in backend development using one or more popular programming languages, such as JavaScript, TypeScript or Node.js
- Proficient knowledge of RESTful APIs and experience in designing and implementing them for optimal performance.
- Strong command of SQL databases, including relational databases like MySQL or PostgreSQL, as well as non-relational databases like DynamoDB. Experience with cloud data warehouses such as Amazon Redshift is a plus.
- Extensive experience developing functionality using AWS services like Lambda, SQS, RDS and EC2.
- Experience in low-code development platforms like Retool is a plus.
- Exposure to Docker and experience working with applications to run in a container orchestration environment, such as Kubernetes.
- BS or MS in Computer Science or a related field.
About our benefits and perks:
Remote-First Company
Unlimited PTO
Flexible & remote location
Healthcare Coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision)
401k & bonus
Wellness reimbursement
Registered Dietitian Services
Foodsmart is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other protected class.
Top Skills
AWS
Docker
DynamoDB
Ec2
JavaScript
Kubernetes
Lambda
MySQL
Node.js
NoSQL
Postgres
Rds
SQL
Sqs
Typescript
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