Back End Developer

Company Description Path-iQ is a health technology company focused on transforming pathology workflows from traditional, fragmented processes to a unified, digital-first environment powered by artificial intelligence. The platform supports AI-assisted analysis of histopathology images, cloud-based case access and collaboration, and scalable, workflow-driven diagnostics. By accelerating turnaround times for critical cases, Path-iQ aims to make cancer diagnosis faster, more accessible, and more consistent across locations. The team is building the infrastructure layer for the future of pathology, where digital workflows and AI-driven insights improve clinical outcomes.
Role Description This is a remote contract role for a Back End Developer. The Back End Developer will design, build, and maintain server-side components that power Path-iQ's AI-driven pathology platform, focusing on performance, reliability, and security. Daily tasks include implementing APIs and microservices, integrating with front-end and data processing layers, optimizing databases and application logic, and ensuring scalability for clinical workflows. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, contributing to architectural decisions, writing clean and testable code, and supporting deployments and ongoing maintenance in a cloud environment.
Qualifications

• Strong Back-End Web Development and Software Development skills, including experience with modern server-side frameworks and APIs.
• Solid foundation in Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) and general Programming principles, with a focus on clean, maintainable code.
• Basic understanding of Front-End Development to effectively integrate and collaborate with front-end teams.
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization/orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) is beneficial.
• Knowledge of relational and/or NoSQL databases, performance optimization, and secure data handling practices.
• Familiarity with building scalable, distributed systems and working with RESTful or GraphQL APIs.
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently in a remote, collaborative environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience; healthcare or medical imaging experience is a plus.