About us
Founded in 2022, Frieda is committed to revolutionizing women's health with a primary focus on addressing menopause-related symptoms. In a world where health meets technology, Frieda emerges as a pioneering force, devoted to transforming the menopause journey into a seamless, empowering, and informed experience.

The role

As a Founding Backend Engineer & Tech Lead at Frieda, you will have the opportunity to work closely with our frontend team, product managers, UX/UI designers, medical and regulatory experts during an exciting phase of innovation and growth, building and shaping our new eHealthcare company. You will steer Frieda’s ship from the start and make a big impact on the company's development.

Tasks and responsibilities

• Design and implement the backend infrastructure for our health mobile app using Kotlin Spring, ensuring scalability, security, and reliability.
• Lead the management of our cloud infrastructure and deployment processes using Terraform, adopting best practices for infrastructure as code (IaC).
• Bring your expertise in software architecture and design, leveraging your knowledge to architect robust, scalable, and maintainable systems that seamlessly integrate with our mobile app's backend infrastructure.
• Collaborate closely with the frontend team, product managers, UX/UI designers, medical and regulatory experts to ensure seamless integration and alignment with our app’s features and objectives.
• Spearhead the adoption of security best practices, particularly focusing on the sensitive nature of health data.
• Drive continuous improvement by staying up-to-date with technology trends and introducing innovative solutions to enhance app performance and user experience.
• Contribute to the strategic development of our technology stack and infrastructure, supporting the company’s long-term goals.

You'll fit great with these skills and values

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer science, engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in backend development, with expertise in Kotlin.
• Proficiency in cloud infrastructure technologies (e.g. AWS or OTC) and experience with cloud infrastructure management and Terraform.
• Experience with containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) and microservices architecture.
• Deep understanding of software security practices, with a focus on protecting sensitive health data.
• A proactive and innovative approach to enhancing app performance and user experience.
• Analytical mindset with a strong project management skillset and an autonomous working style.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience or interest in mentoring and coaching juniors.
• A passion for leveraging technology to improve health and well-being.

Why join us

We believe that the best companies help you live your life the way you want and become the person you want to be. That's why we focus on promoting your personal freedom and growth. As a member of our team, you'll enjoy:

• Working in a company that has a positive impact on society and shapes a better tomorrow in the women’s health space
• Being part of a dynamic, high-performing, and fun team.
• Working at a well-funded, early-stage startup in the longevity industry.
• A high degree of personal responsibility, creative freedom
• Collaborating with the brightest researchers in the longevity field and with successful and renowned serial entrepreneurs.
• Education allowance and accelerated growth paths.
• A strong team culture with regular team events and off-sites.
• Join us as we shape the emerging longevity space, fostering healthier, longer lives!

If you’re driven by the desire to use technology to shape a better tomorrow in women’s health, we’d love to hear from you. Please also share with us your Github profile, blog or other projects you’ve worked on.