Senior Backend Software Developer

  • $130k-$138k
  • Remote - United States

Remote

Software Development

Senior

Job description

(This is a remote position open to candidates based in the United States and Canada)

About Breakthrough

Join a health-tech company that’s making big things happen! At Breakthrough, we help private practice owners—like physical therapists and chiropractors—grow their businesses and reach more patients with natural, non-invasive care. Our platform drives over $5M in patient revenue each month, and we’re just getting started. We’re a passionate, fast-moving team building smart tools that make a real difference in people’s lives. If you’re excited to work on meaningful problems with a supportive and ambitious crew—we’d love to meet you.

What You’ll Do

  • Design, build, and maintain backend services, APIs, and databases
  • Architect scalable and maintainable backend solutions for complex business logic and high-traffic applications
  • Collaborate closely with frontend developers, QA, and product managers to deliver seamless, end-to-end solutions
  • Perform code reviews and champion best practices in software development
  • Optimize system performance and troubleshoot production issues
  • Ensure code quality with automated tests, CI/CD pipelines, and SOLID development principles
  • Participate in architecture and design discussions to shape the future of our platform

What You Bring

Technical Skills

  • 8+ years of experience in backend development
  • Strong proficiency in C# / .NET Core and PHP (Laravel)
  • Solid understanding of RESTful API design and integration
  • Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, Redis)
  • Familiarity with microservices architecture and message queues
  • Experience with Docker and containerized environments
  • Working knowledge of Git, CI/CD pipelines, and automated deployment tools
  • Understanding of software design patterns and secure coding practices

Soft Skills

  • Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities
  • Strong communicator and team collaborator
  • Capable of leading technical discussions and making informed architectural decisions
  • Detail-oriented, self-driven, and comfortable working independently
  • Thrives in a fast-paced, agile environment

Bonus Points

  • Exposure to frontend frameworks like ReactJS for improved cross-functional collaboration

Why Join Breakthrough?

  • 🌍 Fully remote – Work from anywhere in the U.S. or Canada (excluding Quebec)
  • 🌱 Mission-driven – Be part of transforming private practice growth
  • 🌴 Unlimited PTO – Take the time you need
  • 🩺 Comprehensive benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401(k)/RRSP withmatch
  • ⚖️ Work-life balance – We care about your well-being both at work and at home

Our Core Values

✔ Elevate Others 🤝🏽

✔ Be Real 🗣️

✔ Beginners’ Mind 📚

✔ Own The Results 🎯

✔ Seek to Understand the Customer First 👩🏽‍⚕️

✔ Do Sh*t That Makes a Massive Difference 🚀💪🏿

Ready to Make an Impact?

We’d love to hear from you! Apply today and let’s talk. Salary Range: $130K-$138K USD

Note:

Contract Position is also an option

We are unable to hire candidates residing in Quebec at this time.

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