Backend Software Engineer

Mural Health is a fast-growing clinical technology start-up that makes clinical trials easier for participants. Our mission is to eliminate any barriers participants or caregivers experience while being part of a clinical trial. Mural Health is looking to expand our team with a Backend Software Engineer! Who You Are We’re looking for a Backend Software Engineer who loves building scalable, secure, and reliable systems. In this role, you’ll be responsible for designing and developing the backend services, APIs, and infrastructure that support our applications and data workflows. You’ll collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and other engineers to deliver high-impact features and continuously improve system performance and reliability. What You’ll Do Design, develop, and maintain scalable, secure backend systems, services, and APIs using Golang Build and optimize data storage solutions including relational databases, NoSQL systems, and caching technologies Architect and implement cloud-based solutions using AWS Develop and maintain RESTful and/or GraphQL APIs to support product functionality and integrations Ensure high-quality code delivery through testing, documentation, and code reviews Debug complex production issues and deliver reliable, long-term solutions Contribute to system architecture decisions and backend best practices Collaborate cross-functionally to translate business requirements into technical solutions Improve system performance, scalability, and reliability as the platform grows Stay current with backend, cloud, and distributed systems best practices Support continuous improvement of development processes and tooling Qualifications & Skills Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience 2+ years of backend software engineering experience Hands‑on professional experience building backend services using Golang (Go) is required. Candidates without direct Go development experience will not be considered. Deep experience with AWS and cloud‑native architecture Strong understanding of APIs, microservices, and distributed systems Experience working with SQL and NoSQL databases and performance optimization Strong debugging and problem‑solving skills Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced startup environment Excellent communication and collaboration skills Experience in healthcare or fintech is a plus! Mural Health is proud to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. We also provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre‑employment testing, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, or for your role at Mural Health, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io. If you’d like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant, please visit the US Department of Labor's website. #J-18808-Ljbffr