Senior Software Engineer, Backend

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About League
Founded in 2014, and with a total funding currently at $220 million; League is a platform technology company powering next-generation healthcare consumer experiences. Payers, providers, consumer health partners and employers build on League's platform to deliver high-engagement, personalized healthcare experiences consumers love. Millions of people use solutions powered by League to access, navigate and pay for care.
Position Summary
As Senior Software Engineer, Backend , you are responsible for building web services and APIS, working primarily with Go and MongoDB. As part of the UI Services Team, you will design, develop and maintain Masonry, League's server-driven UI platform. You work as part of a small cross-functional team to deliver features on our roadmap, as well as continually maintain and improve a specific area of our product. You are responsible for large pieces of work, as well as setting best practices and mentoring other members of the team.
In This Role, You Will
Build, test and maintain backend services, and data storage
Debug production issues with services and data
Participate in technical design and planning discussions
Uphold standards for quality by performing code reviews, fixing bugs, creating automated tests, and monitoring performance
Adhere to all system operation policies including but not limited to Access Control, Encryption Control, Logging, Change Management, Platform Security, System Configuration, Physical and Incident Management policies
Participate in 24x7 on-call rotation
About You
Experience working with server-side programming languages
Knowledge and understanding of modern web services architectures
Experience building and maintaining automated test suites
Writes correct and clean code with guidance and consistently follows stated best practices
Understands how their work fits into team and company objectives
Prioritizes tasks without getting caught up in unimportant details
Communicates assumptions and gets clarification on tasks up front to minimize the need for rework
Solicits feedback from others, and gives timely, helpful feedback to peers and managers
What We Offer
Comprehensive Health Benefits :
We prioritize your well-being with complete medical, dental, and vision coverage
Bonus Program :
Be rewarded for your contributions with our performance-based bonus program
Employee Stock Option Program :
Become an owner and share in our success through our stock option program
Unlimited Paid Time Off :
Take the time you need to recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance
Spending Accounts :
Manage your healthcare and dependent care expenses with tax-advantaged spending accounts
Wellness Days :
Prioritize your mental and physical health with dedicated wellness days throughout the year
Growth Opportunities :
We invest in your future with abundant opportunities for professional development and advancement
Mentorship Program :
Benefit from guidance and support from experienced leaders in your field
Flexible Ways of Working :
Enjoy the freedom to work in a way that suits your life and boosts your productivity
The Application Process
We believe applying for a job should be straightforward and transparent. Here's what to expect :

Submit Your Application :
You'll receive a confirmation email right away.
Intro sessions :
Learn more about our culture, get alignment on your compensation expectation prior to committing to next steps
Take-home assessment
Meet the Engineering Team :
Dive into technical discussions and learn how you can make an impact at League.
Final Steps :
Meet our cross-functional team and the hiring managers and share experiences on collaboration
Offer and onboarding!
We value your time and effort-our team is committed to providing updates throughout the process.
Security-related Responsibilities
Compliance with Information Security Policies
Compliance with League's secure coding practice
Responsibility and accountability for executing League's policies and procedures
Notification of HR, Legal, Compliance & Security of any incidents, breaches or policy violations
CANADA APPLICANTS ONLY :
The Canada-specific compensation range below for this full-time position is exclusive of bonus, equity and benefits. This range reflects the minimum and maximum target for base salaries for the position across all Canadian locations. Where in the band you may land is determined by job-related skills / experience. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range specific to your skills and experience during the hiring process.
Compensation range for Canada applicants only
113,500-$170,300 CAD
Our employees come from different backgrounds, and we celebrate those differences. We are looking for the best candidates for our open roles, but do not expect applicants to meet every qualification in order to be considered. If you are excited about what you could accomplish at League and believe you can add value to our team, we would love to hear from you.
We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you are an individual in need of assistance at any time during our recruitment process, please contact us at [emailprotected] .
Our Application Process
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You should receive a confirmation email after submitting your application.
A recruiter (not a computer) reviews all applications at League.
If we see alignment with League's needs, a recruiter will reach out to learn more about your goals. The recruiter will also share the team-specific interview process depending on the roles you are exploring.
The final step is an offer, which we hope you will accept!
Prior to joining us, we conduct reference and background checks. Additional checks could be required for US Candidates, depending on the role you are exploring.
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