
Lead Back-End Engineer
Location:
Tel Aviv
Our amazing client is hiring a Backend Developer Lead to join their core tech team and drive the architecture, scalability, and reliability of their platform.
The startup has been born out of Sheba Medical Center, and now is revolutionizing personalized surgery with AI and 3D printing. Their fully automated system transforms CT/MRI scans into 3D models, enables intuitive surgical planning, and generates custom surgical tools or implants in minutes. With strong backing from leading SaaS investors and global implant companies, they’ve already achieved product-market fit and supported hundreds of real-world surgeries.
This is a unique opportunity to lead backend development in a mission-driven startup where your work directly impacts patient care.
What You’ll Do
Design and implement robust, scalable, and secure backend services
Lead system architecture, documentation, and design reviews
Collaborate closely with AI, product and frontend to build seamless workflows
Maintain strict standards for security, privacy, and compliance in healthcare systems
Drive DevOps, CI/CD, integrations and infrastructure best practices to ensure reliability at scale
Mentor and guide engineers as we grow our backend capabilities
What We’re Looking For
5+ years of backend development experience in Python and Node.js
Deep knowledge of PostgreSQL (schema design, query optimization, row-level security)
Strong hands-on experience with AWS services (EC2, S3, SQS, Lambda, RDS, EKS)
Proven background in DevOps: CI/CD pipelines, Docker, Terraform, Kubernetes
BSc in Computer Science (or equivalent experience)
Independent and proactive mindset, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced startup
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
Bonus Points For:
Experience with microservices or event-driven architectures
Background in scaling systems in regulated or high-compliance environments
Why Join Us?
Lead the core backend systems of a high-impact MedTech product
Work at the intersection of AI, healthcare, and 3D printing
See your work directly enable life-changing surgeries
Collaborate with a world-class, multidisciplinary team
See your work directly impact real-world surgeries and patient outcomes
If you’re passionate about building scalable backend systems and want to use your expertise to shape the future of personalized surgery, we’d love to hear from you.
