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Staff Software Engineer

Location: Remote
Compensation: Salary
Reviewed: Wed, Oct 14, 2026
This job expires in: 30 days

Job Summary

Seeking a full-time remote Staff Software Engineer specializing in PostgreSQL, the successful candidate will lead the design and architecture of complex backend systems for data infrastructure, focusing on PostgreSQL data models, Kafka-driven event pipelines, and the GraphQL API to enhance clinical data usability.

Key responsibilities
  • Lead design and architecture for complex projects within the Datastore, making data-driven implementation trade-offs
  • Collaborate with product managers and scientific stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable integrations and services
  • Debug and profile cross-system issues, improving the Datastore's operational robustness and documentation
Required qualifications
  • 7+ years of backend development experience, with at least 3 years focused on data platforms and backend infrastructure
  • Strong proficiency in SQL and production experience with PostgreSQL, including schema design and query optimization
  • Hands-on experience with data streaming and event processing using Kafka or equivalent technologies
  • Experience deploying services in containerized environments, with familiarity in Kubernetes and Infrastructure as Code tools
  • A collaborative mindset with a track record of mentoring engineers and enhancing team practices

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