Backend Team Lead- Data integration infrastructure (Hands-On)

The Gist 

Vim is the fastest growing middleware platform transforming healthcare. Experience the power of seamless data exchange and collaboration among providers, payers, tech companies, and more. Our platform enhances clinical workflows at the point of care, empowering organizations to improve performance, achieve operational efficiencies, and drive innovation. Seize the opportunity to be at the forefront of healthcare transformation with Vim! 

What we are doing at Vim 

Vim has built a next-generation clinical workflow integration technology that is fostering connectivity across the healthcare ecosystem. Our proven Core Application suite for diagnosis gaps, care gaps, referrals, medication recommendations, data exchange and more has paved the way for us to unlock accelerated healthcare innovation through our new developer platform (Canvas). Healthcare and technology builders of all sizes, including national health plans, leading Management Services Organizations (MSOs), value-based care enablers, and tech companies, use Vim's platform to connect with over 6,000 care provider organizations. Through these connections, builders can equip care providers with the tools and resources they need to focus on their mission: providing exceptional care to each and every patient. Don’t miss the opportunity to join Vim and influence the future of healthcare delivery. 

The Role:

We are looking for a hands-on Team Lead to drive both the technical direction and execution for our Data Infrastructure team. You’ll be responsible for designing and implementing robust backend systems that integrate with multiple clinical data sources.

As a Team Lead, you will spend a significant portion of your time coding and architecting solutions, while also guiding the team and ensuring technical excellence. This is an opportunity to shape the future of our data platform while remaining deeply involved in hands-on development.

What will you do:

• Build a next-generation data platform using cutting-edge AI technology.
• Be part of a strategic, high-priority team driving a key company initiative.
• Integrate with diverse external clinical data sources, ensuring seamless data flow.
• Maintain high reliability, scalability, and data integrity across the platform.
• Uphold strong engineering standards to ensure a robust and future-proof system.

Who are we looking for:

• 6+ years of backend engineering experience, with strong expertise in Node.js and/or Python.
• 3+ years of experience leading engineering teams or mentoring developers
• Experience designing and building data integration pipelines (APIs, ETL, batch processing).
• Ability to balance hands-on development with technical leadership.
• Experience working with PostgreSQL and optimizing queries.
• Strong problem-solving skills—able to design the right solution for complex data flows.
• Comfortable making architectural decisions and driving technical strategy.

Bonus Points

• Experience building self-service data platforms or AI-powered workflows.
• Familiarity with cloud-based architectures (AWS, Lambdas).

By bringing these skills and experiences, you will play a key role in our dynamic, fast-paced environment, driving innovation and excellence in modern software development.
 

Vim’s Culture

Our employees are go-getters and bring "Vim and Vigor" to their everyday work life; they are expected to ask bold questions and work as a team towards the success of the company. We prioritize employee satisfaction through a comprehensive range of benefits designed to enhance work-life integration and foster a positive culture.

• We believe in investing in our team's future, offering an enticing option plan that aligns their success with the company's growth
• We embrace the hybrid work model, and offer the flexibility of working several days from home, ensuring comfort and productivity  
• Our dog-friendly policy recognizes the importance of furry companions in our lives. 
• Regular happy hours provide opportunities for socializing and team bonding, while company-wide breakfasts encourage camaraderie and collaboration
• At Vim we also provide unlimited flexible days off, our employees can manage their schedules according to personal needs, promoting overall well-being. 
• We embrace a growth mindset, and encourage continuous learning and development, empowering employees to reach their full potential both personally and professionally

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