Backend Engineer – Medical Devices

Backend Engineer – Medical Devices
Porto
Porto, Porto District, Portugal

Backend Engineer - Medical Devices

Do you want your code to do more than just move data? At DIGESTAID , we’re using software engineering to revolutionize healthcare and save millions of lives.

We are looking for a Senior Backend Engineer to architect the secure, scalable systems that power our
- edge AI diagnostics in gastroenterology and beyond. From enhancing capsule endoscopy to advancing colposcopy, your work will directly impact patient outcomes.

Why Join Us?

Mission-Driven: Be part of "AI for Good. " We aren't just building another app; we’re transforming medical diagnostics.

Cutting-Edge Tech: Work with Type
Script, Node. js, and modern cloud architectures (GCP/AWS).

Innovation-First: We embrace AI-enhanced workflows to automate the "boring stuff, " letting you focus on
- level architecture and complex
- solving.

Interdisciplinary Growth: Collaborate with
- class gastroenterologists, researchers, and engineers.

What You’ll Do

Architect & Scale: Design robust backend services and REST/Graph
QL APIs using Node. js and Type
Script.

Data Integrity: Manage complex data models (Postgre
SQL, Mongo
DB) with a focus on high performance and security.

Security First: Implement GDPR-aligned encryption and data protection mechanisms.

Cloud & Dev
Ops: Deploy and monitor microservices in cloud environments, contributing to CI/CD and automation.

AI Integration: Leverage AI-powered tools for schema documentation and refactoring, staying at the forefront of development efficiency.

What We’re Looking For

Experience: 5+ years in backend systems (Node. js/Type
Script).

Database Mastery: Deep knowledge of structured data modeling and transaction management.

Cloud Fluency: Strong understanding of cloud compute, storage, and networking (GCP preferred).

Security Mindset: Expertise in API design patterns, authentication, and
- based security.

Collaborators: Strong English communication skills and a
- solving mindset.

Bonus Points for: Experience with Docker/Kubernetes, Event-driven architecture (Kafka/Pub
Sub), or Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform).