Senior Backend Engineer (Provider Integrations)

Role Overview

Senior Backend Engineer on the Provider Integrations team at Trellis. Build and scale systems that connect Savvy to 150+ insurance carrier and partner APIs. Lead complex projects, mentor teammates, and help foster a culture of continuous learning and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Architect and build reliable integration infrastructure connecting Savvy to 150+ carrier/partner APIs.
• Lead complex projects by defining scope, setting technical direction, and mentoring teammates.
• Own end-to-end provider integrations, including:
  • Scoping partner specifications
  • Building provider connectors
  • Validating against live traffic
  • Maintaining field mappings and business rules
• Deliver high-quality, well-tested technical solutions.

Requirements

• 5+ years developing software in a production environment.
• 2+ years in a senior engineer role.
• Strong backend engineering experience, including:
  • Designing RESTful APIs
  • Codifying business logic on top of data stores
• Deep expertise in system architecture and design.
• Production experience with Node.js and TypeScript.
• Familiarity with cloud environments, especially Google Cloud.
• Product-minded approach: focus on the “why” as well as the “what/how.”
• Excellent communication skills (e.g., Slack and technical documentation).
• Cross-functional collaboration and ability to operate autonomously.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience where you were a key decision maker in product development.
• Proven operational excellence and meticulous attention to detail.