Senior Back-End Engineer

Overview

Nitra's mission is to build a more efficient healthcare system and the technology that makes it possible
. Our goal is to provide an ecosystem of fintech and software solutions that help doctors better manage their practices, so they can have time back to focus on what matters to them most.

Nitra offers physicians and medical clinics around the country credit and expense management products they crucially need, as well as a medical supply marketplace, in an all-in-one platform powered by machine learning technologies.

Nitra was created by unicorn founders who have successfully scaled to thousands of customers and exited $1B+ public offerings. They are joined by an ambitious and experienced team from American Express, Plaid, and Goldman Sachs. The team is backed by some of the world’s leading VCs (Andreessen Horowitz, NEA, etc.) and is supported by an expert group of advisors including the cofounders of Square and Xendit, executives from Intuit, former Governors, White House senior staffers, and a co-founder of CityMD.

A Backend Engineer with experience in Fintech or marketplaces who will be at the forefront of our mission to bring better finance solutions to millions of businesses in the United States. We need a high-achieving and goal-oriented individual who will help Nitra deliver on an ambitious roadmap of innovative banking and SaaS products.

• Independently communicate with Customer Support to investigate and resolve customer-reported issues.
• Design database schemas and APIs for small-to-medium scoped features.
• Implement features following internal engineering principles and guidelines.
• Provide estimates for their own work and communicate progress and risks proactively to the team.

• Deep experience with and understanding of:
• JavaScript (5+ years)
• Node.js (5+ years)
• Express.js framework (2+ years)
• APIs (5+ years) / Building fintech backend APIs (1+ years)
• Databases (PostGreSQL) (2+ years)
• Architecture (2+ years)
• Fintech web applications (1+ years)
• Strong problem-solving and the ability to see challenges as opportunities to level up; self-starter with the ability to understand the bigger picture and take a leading role
• Collaborative spirit with the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders
• Winning mindset and entrepreneurial spirit
• Passion for creative thinking and bold ideas for growing the business and enhancing customer experience
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Desire to be mentored by a unicorn founding CTO and engineers from top companies

• Equity - Everyone at Nitra is an owner
• Competitive Salary - Salary reflects experience and contributions
• Health Care - Comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance options
• Retirement Benefits - Generous employer 401K match

The base salary range for this full-time position is $130k - $190k + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

The compensation details listed reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits.

Nitra values diversity. We are committed to equal opportunities and creating an inclusive environment for all our employees. We welcome applicants regardless of ethnicity, national origin or ancestry, gender, race, religious beliefs, disability, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.