Senior Backend Software Engineer with AI Skills

Senior Backend Software Engineer with AI Skills What Makes a Dream Job?

Collegial Team:

Work with experts who are quick to support and collaborate cross‑functionally.

Ongoing Career Growth Opportunities:

Build a career you enjoy and are proud of, with professional development and training available for all team members.

At HCPA, we empower organizations to reach new heights. From consulting to business transformation, our services span a range of industries, including NDIS, Aged Care, Department of Veteran Affairs, Early Learning, Medicinal Cannabis, Weight Loss, Practice Management, Cosmetic Injectables, and more. We are proud to have contributed over

$2 billion in revenue

for businesses, offering practical, innovative solutions that create real impact.

The Opportunity

Full‑Time Contractor / Employee | Remote | Indonesia or Vietnam Only | Melbourne Time Zone (UTC/GMT +10)

Overview We are seeking a highly skilled

Senior Backend Software Engineer with AI expertise

to join our expanding technology team. You will play a critical role in designing, architecting, and building our greenfield

AI SaaS platform , including production‑grade real‑time AI assistants for healthcare applications. This role is ideal for a seasoned engineer who thrives in complex system environments, enjoys solving technical challenges from first principles, and is passionate about building scalable, reliable cloud‑native applications.

Responsibilities

Designing and developing backend systems from scratch using TypeScript and Python

Building and optimizing async/concurrent systems for real‑time AI interactions

Integrating LLMs using function calling, prompt engineering, and streaming APIs (OpenAI/Anthropic)

Designing, implementing, and maintaining REST and WebSocket APIs

Working with cloud services from AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud

Applying strong system design principles to improve reliability, scalability, performance, and cost efficiency

Collaborating in an agile environment with cross‑functional teams

Writing clean, maintainable, well‑tested code with best engineering practices

Troubleshooting and resolving backend, infrastructure, and data‑flow issues

Providing technical guidance and contributing to architectural decisions

Documenting technical concepts and communicating effectively with the broader team

Ensuring system security, observability, and high availability across environments

Qualifications & Experience Requirements We are seeking an experienced engineer with deep backend expertise and hands‑on AI integration skills.

Primary Requirements

Minimum of

5 years of professional backend development

Proven ability to design and build systems from scratch

Strong development experience in

TypeScript (mandatory)

and

Python (preferred)

Production experience with async/concurrent systems

Hands‑on experience integrating with LLM APIs (OpenAI, Anthropic) including streaming responses and function calling

Strong knowledge of API design and integration (REST/WebSocket)

Experience with at least one major cloud provider (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud)

System design capabilities focused on latency optimization, reliability, scalability, and cost management

Strong written English communication skills, especially for documenting technical work

Familiarity with agile methodologies and collaborative development workflows

Secondary Requirements (Nice to Have)

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science or related field

Portfolio of relevant projects or open‑source contributions

Experience working with AI coding agents (e.g., Claude Code)

Experience with IaC (Infrastructure as Code)

Experience with AWS AI services

Experience working with healthcare systems or regulated industries

What You Will Learn & Work With We offer opportunities to work with modern, cutting‑edge technologies, including:

Modern AI and data architectures

Serverless and distributed data processing technologies

Join Us At HCPA, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, innovative work environment. We celebrate diversity and welcome applications from people of all walks of life. If you're a strategic, hands‑on engineer who loves solving complex challenges and building impactful AI‑driven systems, we want to hear from you!

This is a fantastic opportunity to accelerate your career, work with modern technologies, and contribute to a team that is truly shaping the future of healthcare technology.

Seniority level Mid‑Senior level

Employment type Full‑time

Job function Engineering, Project Management, and Strategy/Planning

Industries: Business Consulting and Services

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