About Us

LifeMD is a leader in virtual primary care, headquartered in NYC, and we're redefining how healthcare meets technology. Our vertically integrated digital care platform powers telemedicine, laboratory services, and pharmacy solutions, serving over 200 conditions across all 50 states.

At the heart of this transformation is our team of 50+ talented developers, engineers, and tech innovators building state-of-the-art systems that make healthcare smarter, faster, and more accessible. From architecting scalable backend systems to crafting intuitive user experiences, we are pushing boundaries every day.

Recognized as one of the fastest-growing healthcare tech companies (#166 on Deloitte Fast 500 in 2023), LifeMD is not just a healthcare company—it’s a tech company revolutionizing healthcare.

If you're passionate about building impactful technology, solving complex challenges, and seeing your code change lives, LifeMD is the place to grow, innovate, and make a difference.

Join us and let's build the future of healthcare—together. 🚀

About the Role:

We are seeking a talented and driven Backend Engineer with a strong foundation in the MERN stack, as well as experience building and managing integrations. The ideal candidate will also have hands-on experience integrating systems using Rest APIs, and a passion for building scalable and efficient web applications.

As a Backend Engineer, you'll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, contribute to both front-end and back-end development, and play a key role in delivering seamless user experiences.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other developers to maintain, build and improve our Backend integrations
• Manage and optimize database queries and structures using MongoDB
• Write clean, reusable and efficient code adhering to best practices and coding standards
• Debug and resolve application errors, performance bottlenecks and security issues
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback
• Stay up-to-date with the latest trends, tools and technologies in web development

Requirements

Basic Qualifications:

• 5+ years of professional experience as a Backend Developer or similar role
• Proficiency in JavaScript/Typescript, HTML5, and CSS3
• Solid backend development experience with Node.js and Express.js
• Experience working with MongoDB and designing efficient database schemas
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs and integrating third-party services
• Knowledge of version control systems (Git)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with deployment pipelines, CI/CD tools, and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure)
• Experience with health care data
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

Benefits

• Salary Range: $140,000-$160,000
• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401K, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Unlimited PTO Policy
• Commuter Benefits
• Paid Holidays
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development