Job Description
About The Company
Amura Health is a leading innovator in the healthcare technology sector, dedicated to transforming patient engagement and healthcare delivery through cutting-edge digital solutions. Committed to excellence and continuous innovation, Amura Health leverages advanced technologies to empower healthcare providers and improve patient outcomes. Our team is passionate about creating impactful products that streamline healthcare processes, enhance communication, and foster a healthier society. With a focus on agility, quality, and customer-centricity, Amura Health is positioned as a trusted partner in the digital health ecosystem, driving positive change across the industry.
About The Role
We are seeking a skilled Senior Backend Engineer to join our dynamic team at Amura Health. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining high-performance backend systems that are scalable, reliable, and secure. You will work closely with cross-functional teams including product managers, frontend developers, and DevOps engineers to design, implement, and optimize backend solutions that support our innovative healthcare products. Your expertise in Node.js and related technologies will be instrumental in building robust APIs, microservices, and backend architectures that handle complex engineering challenges. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to impactful healthcare solutions and work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess 4 to 7 years of hands-on experience in backend development, demonstrating a strong proficiency in Node.js and related frameworks. A solid understanding of asynchronous programming patterns, TypeScript (preferred), and REST API design is essential. Candidates should have experience working with both relational databases such as PostgreSQL or MySQL, and NoSQL databases like MongoDB or DynamoDB. Familiarity with caching mechanisms, particularly Redis, and message queuing systems such as Kafka, RabbitMQ, or SQS is required. Additionally, experience with Docker, Git, and CI/CD pipelines is necessary, along with exposure to cloud platforms like AWS. Strong debugging skills, performance tuning, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced startup environment are crucial for success in this role.
Responsibilities
Your key responsibilities will include developing backend services, APIs, and microservices using Node.js frameworks such as Express and Nest.js. You will own modules end-to-end, from design and implementation to testing and deployment, ensuring high-quality, maintainable, and testable code. Optimizing system performance, scalability, and reliability will be a core part of your role, along with troubleshooting production issues, conducting root cause analysis, and implementing stability improvements. You will work with databases, caching systems, and asynchronous processing to ensure efficient data handling. Collaborating with DevOps teams, you will contribute to CI/CD automation, deployment pipelines, and infrastructure management. Additionally, you will participate in enhancing engineering standards, documentation, and best practices, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and technical excellence.
Benefits
At Amura Health, we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your professional and personal growth. You will have access to competitive salary packages, health insurance, and wellness programs. We promote a collaborative and inclusive work environment with opportunities for ongoing learning and development. Our office in Chennai (Velachery) provides a modern workspace equipped with amenities to foster productivity and creativity. We also support work-life balance initiatives and encourage innovation and initiative among our team members. As part of our commitment to employee satisfaction, we offer flexible work arrangements and recognition programs to celebrate achievements and milestones.
Equal Opportunity
Amura Health is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We believe that diverse teams drive innovation and excellence, and we are dedicated to fostering a workplace where everyone can thrive and contribute to our shared success.
