Backend Software Engineer

Reliance Health’s mission is to make quality healthcare delightful, affordable, and accessible in emerging markets. From Nigeria, Egypt, Senegal and beyond, we offer comprehensive health plans tailored to both employers’ and employees’ needs through an integrated approach that includes telemedicine, affordable health insurance, and a combination of partner and proprietary healthcare facilities. By leveraging advanced technology, we are transforming the healthcare landscape, making it more efficient and accessible for everyone.

We're currently hiring for a Backend Software Engineer who will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining backend services and APIs that power our core products. This role requires strong technical skills, the ability to define problems clearly, and effective communication with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. The engineer will collaborate closely with product, frontend, DevOps, and QA teams to deliver reliable, scalable, and secure systems.

As a Backend Software Engineer, you will do the following:

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services and APIs using TypeScript, Node.js, and Express.
• Implement robust, scalable, and secure database solutions using MySQL and Sequelize ORM.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, define scope, and deliver solutions.
• Optimize backend services for performance, scalability, and maintain