Backend Developer - Security and DevOps Engineering

About Mindful Support Services  

We are a business-to-business support service for independent mental healthcare businesses, which helps provider-members service a growing client base. We provide administrative and organizational services to simplify the processes of lead -generation, marketing, billing and collecting payments from patients and insurers. Our teams currently support over 2,500 independent mental health providers, who serve over 20,000 clients per week across 20+ locations in Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, Oregon, Texas, and Washington as well as virtually via Telehealth.   
 
We have built the Mindful Therapy Group brand from the ground up with years of dedication to solving the complex processes of the healthcare landscape in innovative ways, creating a platform geared toward growth, and working to meet our mission of creating improved access to high quality mental healthcare.  We cultivate a collaborative, transparent and energetic culture and provide the necessary tools and support for you to succeed. If you’re eager to work in a fast-paced environment and make an impact as part of a growing team and scaling company, join us!   

About the Role  

We are seeking a Backend Developer to join our Security Operations & Infrastructure (SOI) team. This role functions as a key technical resource, driving backend development & DevOps oversight within the SOI team. This role requires a skilled engineer who can develop secure backend API systems, automate critical DevOps processes, and advise junior developers on best practices. The ideal candidate combines strong software development expertise with a deep understanding of application security knowledge to build, maintain, and secure internal applications and integrations. 

Responsibilities: 

• Develop backend automations and custom API routers for custom internal applications.  

• Design, develop, and document API integrations with SaaS applications. 

• Build standardized logging & error handling modules that can be leveraged across other custom applications and integrated with SIEM tools. 

• Administer DevOps pipelines and code repositories for internal applications. 

• Enforce secure & scalable coding practices across internal applications & teams. 

• Identify & remediate security vulnerabilities and perform code reviews for assigned applications. 

• Advise junior developers and vendor development teams on secure coding practices, application security fundamentals, and OWASP compliance.  

• Develop SQL and database scripts to ensure proper application integration with existing data systems. 

• Provider Tier 3 technical support for complex development issues. 

Requirements

Minimum Requirements & Competencies 

• 3 years of total software/backend development experience. 

• 2 years of active development experience with one of the following languages (in order of preference): 

• Golang 

• Rust 

• C# 

• Expert understanding of Git and strong understanding of branching strategies, repository management, and collaborative development workflows. 

• Ability to develop custom http route servers for backend APIs. 

• Hands on experience with Azure DevOps or GitHub. 

• Deep understanding of OWASP 10. 

• Understanding of core cybersecurity concepts such as least privilege, confidentiality, availability, etc. 

• Familiarity with development in cloud environments. 

• Demonstrated ability to independently learn, research, and solve complex technical problems with minimal supervision 

• Professional and concise verbal and written communication skills with the ability to adjust based on the target audience (e.g. customers, internal staff, business partners, and external vendors). 

• Familiar with HIPPA compliance and other compliance frameworks (i.e. ISO, NIST, CIS, etc.). 

• Ability to work outside standard business hours to respond to critical outages, security incidents, and to execute changes that cannot be deployed during working hours. 

• Personal electronic device (i.e. smartphone) to receive and respond to urgent outage or security alerts. 

• Ability to participate in an on-call rotation and carry/answer a work phone per the on-call schedule. 

• Personal vehicle to travel between worksites. 

• Capable of lifting 50 lbs. 
• Current ability to work onsite in Mountlake Terrace, Washington.

Preferred Qualifications 

• 5+ years of software/backend development experience 

• 3+ years of active development experience with one of the following languages (in order or priority) 

• Golang 

• Rust 

• C# 

• Hands on experience administering/developing CI/CD automations tools such as ADO Pipelines or Github Actions 

• Experience custom building backend http servers and architecting routes for internal applications 

• Proven experience leading small-medium development projects from design to deployment 

• Ability to containerize applications user Docker or other container technologies. 

• Experience with shell scripting (Bash/PowerShell) to automate processes for owned services. 

Work Environment  

The position is based in-person at the Headquarters location and may require travel to all Mindful Support Services office locations, including occasional out-of-state business trips. The position also requires off-site travel as needed to support with job requirements such as projects, equipment/supply needs, and repairs.  

The responsibilities described are not intended to be a comprehensive list of requirements for this job. Responsibilities, duties, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.  

Benefits

Compensation and Benefits:

• 75% employer covered Health, Dental & Vision benefits plan
• 401(k) savings plan with employer matching upon eligibility
• 8 paid holidays
• 15 PTO days accrued annually
• Professional and career development opportunities
• Compensation evaluated with opportunities for advancement

We are an equal opportunity employer with a progressive workplace based on teamwork, integrity, and customer service. We are committed to cultivating the long-term professional potential of our team. Applicants from all industries are encouraged to apply. Background check required. Come join a strong team making an impact in the service world of mental health!

It is a conflict of interest for an employee of Mindful Support Services to be a current client of Mindful Therapy Group. We request that individuals who are receiving clinical services at Mindful Therapy Group wait until their care is discontinued before beginning employment.

Job Type: Full time, fully in office

Salary Range: $100,000 - $120,000