
About Ro
Your telehealth primary care partner for better health
Key Highlights
- Raised $1.0 billion in Series D funding
- Serves millions of patients, including in 98% of primary care deserts
- Nationwide telehealth, lab, and pharmacy services
- Headquartered in Chelsea, New York with 501-1000 employees
Ro is a leading telehealth primary care platform headquartered in Chelsea, New York. Since its founding in 2017, Ro has raised $1.0 billion in funding and serves millions of patients across the United States, including those in 98% of primary care deserts. The company uniquely offers nationwide tele...
π Benefits
Ro offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision membership, equity for all team members, flexible time off, paid pare...
π Culture
Ro's culture is centered around its mission to provide accessible healthcare through a direct-to-patient model. The company emphasizes a patient-first...
Overview
Ro is hiring a Senior Backend Engineer to create seamless commerce experiences for patients. You'll work with Java and integrate payment systems like Stripe and PayPal. This position requires significant backend engineering experience.
Job Description
Who you are
5+ years of backend engineering experience building production systems at scale β you've owned services from design through deployment and have navigated complex issues related to payment processing and transaction management. You have a strong product mindset and thrive in environments where you can influence both technical and business stakeholders.
Deep expertise in Java and experience with payment processing systems β you've integrated third-party processors like Stripe or PayPal and understand the intricacies of handling transactions, including subscription renewals and fraud prevention. Your technical skills are complemented by a keen understanding of user experience and operational efficiency.
You are a collaborative team player who enjoys working closely with cross-functional teams β your ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders ensures that projects run smoothly and meet business objectives. You are proactive in identifying potential issues and proposing solutions.
Desirable
Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure is a plus, as is familiarity with microservices architecture. You are always looking to improve your skills and stay updated with the latest technologies in backend development.
What you'll do
As a Senior Backend Engineer on the Commerce Team, you'll play a critical role in creating reliable commerce experiences that support both our patients and internal operations. You will build and maintain backend services that ensure payments are fast, secure, and accurate. Your work will directly affect the customer experience and the companyβs bottom line, making this a high-impact role.
You will integrate with third-party payment processors and handle edge cases like failed transactions and fraud prevention. Your responsibilities will include designing scalable backend systems, optimizing performance, and ensuring the reliability of payment processing services. You will also collaborate with product managers and designers to align technical solutions with business goals.
What we offer
Ro offers a dynamic work environment where you can make a real impact on patient care. You'll be part of a team that values innovation and collaboration, and you'll have opportunities for professional growth and development. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement β your unique perspective could be just what we need to enhance our team.
We provide competitive compensation and benefits, including health insurance, flexible working hours, and a supportive workplace culture that prioritizes employee well-being. Join us in our mission to transform healthcare and make a difference in the lives of patients across the country.
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