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Hassean Health Backend Software EngineerHybrid (remote and in person) – either UK (Oxford/ London) or Finland, Helsinki, and also open to the USA for top-level talent, subject to relocation to Europe. Join Us at Hassean Health: Redefining Personalised HealthcareModern healthcare is fragmented and transactional. At Hassean Health, we’re reimagining it. Our vision is simple: everyone should have a trusted health ally in their pocket to help them take charge of their health journey.We’re building that future. Want to help?We’re a VC-backed healthtech startup blending human empathy with cutting-edge AI to deliver a truly personalised healthcare advisory service. Our platform empowers healthcare providers with richer context, helping patients receive better, faster, and more continuous care.As a Backend Software Engineer, you will be one of our first hires and be instrumental in building the core systems that power our service, from secure data infrastructure to AI-integrated APIs. You’ll join a mission-driven, collaborative team working at the frontier of health and technology.What You’ll DoDesign and implement secure, scalable backend systems and databasesBuild APIs that connect with modern LLMs (OpenAI, Claude, open-source models)Own and evolve infrastructure (some DevOps responsibilities included)Contribute to architecture decisions and write clean, maintainable codeCollaborate across disciplines to ship impactful features quicklyHelp shape how healthcare tech can be safe, fast, and deeply humanWhat We’re Looking For5+ years of backend engineering experienceStrong Python skills (and curiosity about other modern languages)Experience with SQL and database schema designTrack record building secure systems—MFA, RBAC, encryption, privacy by designFamiliarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure), Docker, and CI/CD workflowsThoughtful communicator, especially in distributed teamsStartup mindset: proactive, adaptable, comfortable with ambiguityBonus: experience with healthcare data, compliance, or enterprise deploymentsWhy Join Us?Shape a product that genuinely helps people live healthier livesWork on meaningful tech at the intersection of health, AI, and trustJoin a small, passionate team with big ambitions and on a fast-moving, high-growth journeyFlexibility, autonomy, and a chance to help define our culture from the ground upCompetitive reimbursement, including a generous stock option packageIf you believe technology can make healthcare more human, we’d love to hear from you.Please email a cover letter and your CV to hello@