Location: Remote / Offshore
Engagement: Full-time, 90 days (with possible extension)
About the Role
We’re building a next-generation AI-powered Search & Engagement platform that will transform static search into a guided, personalized experience. Users will see tailored “swimlanes” of content, recommendations, and engagement features.
As a Backend Engineer, you’ll help design and implement the APIs, data flows, and integrations on AWS that power this platform. You’ll work closely with architects, frontend developers, and AI/ML engineers to deliver a secure and scalable system, all within an ambitious 90-day project timeline.
Key Responsibilities
- Build and maintain backend services on AWS (Lambda, API Gateway) for search, feedback, tasks, and analytics.
- Implement search and retrieval features in OpenSearch (keyword + vector search, ranking).
- Create pipelines to enrich content with tags, lay terms, and related data.
- Capture user interaction signals (clicks, ratings, dwell time) and process them for re-ranking and analytics.
- Develop and document APIs for use by web, iOS, and Android clients.
- Ensure performance targets (e.g., <2.5s retrieval time) and compliance standards are met.
- Collaborate daily with frontend, DevOps, and product teams in an agile environment.
Required Skills & Experience
- Solid experience building backend services with AWS (Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, S3, Kinesis).
- Hands-on knowledge of OpenSearch/Elasticsearch (indexing, search queries).
- Experience designing and scaling APIs (REST/GraphQL, OpenAPI).
- Familiarity with event-driven architectures and basic data pipelines.
- Proficiency in at least one backend language (Python or Node.js preferred).
- Understanding of secure coding practices; exposure to compliance-sensitive environments (HIPAA/PII is a plus).
Nice to Have
- Experience with LLM-powered features or recommendation systems.
- Familiarity with observability/monitoring tools (CloudWatch, PostHog, etc.).
- Background in healthcare, wellbeing, or content-driven applications.
What We Offer
- Opportunity to work on a cutting-edge AI + search + personalization platform.
- A collaborative environment with architects, product leads, and AI specialists.
- Fast-paced 90-day project with potential for longer-term engagement.
- The chance to make a direct impact on real-world applications