Backend Developer

Simple Life is the #1 AI-powered health coaching app for adults who want to lose weight and enjoy a healthier lifestyle—without the stress or extremes. Our mission is to empower people to feel their best every day. By challenging traditional, restrictive approaches, Simple offers a more sustainable method grounded in ease, personalization, and real-life support. Simple has had over 17 million downloads and more than 300,000 5-star reviews, having helped millions lose weight successfully and sustainably. Simple has earned recognition as Best Virtual Coach and one of the Top 100 AI companies — all thanks to a dedicated global team driving real impact.

With SIMPLE as a partner in their pocket, users feel cared for and empowered to embrace — and stick to — new healthy habits. To learn more, visit simple.life.

Right now we are looking for a talented Backend Developer to join our team.

Push the pace of innovation and build a future of a healthier world with us!

What You’ll Do:

• Development and maintenance of microservices in Go/Python/NodeJS;
• Design, build, and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable Go/Python code;
• Ensure the best possible performance, quality, and responsiveness of the applications;
• Adequately assess the development deadlines and timely signal problems that prevent their compliance;
• Integration with AWS cloud services;
• Management of containerized applications using Kubernetes;
• Working with PostgreSQL databases, experience with NoSQL db is a plus;
• Troubleshoot development and production problems across multiple environments.

What We Look For:

• Understanding of fundamental design principles behind a scalable application;
• Understanding of the secure REST API design;
• Familiarity with the Echo web framework;
• Understanding Docker and Kubernetes concepts;
• Experience with AWS or similar cloud computing services;
• Experience with Git, CI/CD;
• Experience with logging and monitoring services (OpenTelemetry, Prometheus, Grafana, Loki, Sentry);
• Familiarity with Python is a plus;
• Experience of working in a product development team for at least 3 years;
• Ability to work in a team, to perceive constructive criticism and other people’s ideas.

Perks and Benefits:

• Open-minded teams, a welcoming and inclusive company culture, plus the opportunity to make a real difference with a game-changing health tech product;
• A competitive salary package based on your unique expertise, skillset, and impact on the product plus stock options;
• In-office, remote and hybrid work opportunities;
• Relocation package (Cyprus) - optional;
• The equipment whatever you need to be happy and productive;
• A premium SIMPLE subscription;
• 21 days annual leave, plus bank holidays (those observed where you live);
• Flexible hours. We focus on your results, not how long you spend at your desk.

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