Backend Engineer, Pharmacy Integrations

Bask Health

. Build, test, and maintain backend services connecting Bask's platform with pharmacy partners and external systems.

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in backend development using TypeScript, Node.js, and AWS, with a strong focus on building and maintaining APIs and integration workflows. Proficient in SQL database management and error handling, while ensuring secure data exchange and reliable communication between systems.

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TypeScript ProficiencyNode.js DevelopmentAWS Services ExperienceSQL Database ManagementAPI Integration

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Hard Skills

Backend DevelopmentAPI DevelopmentIntegration WorkflowsError HandlingData ValidationAutomated TestingRelational Data ModelingAsynchronous ProcessingREST APIsThird-Party API Integration

Soft Skills

Problem-Solving SkillsAttention to DetailCommunication SkillsCollaborationOwnership

Tools & Technologies

AWS LambdaAWS SQSAWS EventBridgeCursorClaude CodeGitPostmanPrismaDrizzleTRPC

Industry Keywords

Pharmacy Systems IntegrationHealthcare ApplicationsPrescription FulfillmentHIPAA ComplianceHealthcare Interoperability Standards

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudJavaScriptNext.jsNode.jsReactSQLTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build, test, and maintain backend services connecting Bask's platform with pharmacy partners and external systems.
Develop APIs, webhooks, and integration workflows supporting prescription routing, pharmacy orders, and fulfillment updates.
Implement backend features using TypeScript, Node.js, AWS, SST, and SQL databases.
Work with third-party APIs to send, receive, validate, and process pharmacy-related information.
Help maintain reliable communication between internal services and external pharmacy systems.
Develop application logic for order status changes, fulfillment events, and exception handling.
Work with AWS services such as Lambda, SQS, and EventBridge to support background jobs and asynchronous processing.
Implement error handling, retries, validation, and safeguards against duplicate event processing.
Create and maintain database models for integration records, pharmacy orders, and fulfillment events.
Help investigate discrepancies between internal records and external partner systems.
Build automated tests for APIs, integrations, and common failure scenarios.
Troubleshoot production issues, investigate failed requests, and help implement lasting fixes.
Improve logging, monitoring, and visibility into integration performance.
Collaborate with pharmacy operations teams to understand workflows and recurring technical issues.
Work with product managers and senior engineers to break requirements into implementation tasks.
Participate in code reviews, technical planning, and engineering discussions.
Follow appropriate security practices when handling sensitive patient and prescription information.
Contribute to internal tools that help teams investigate pharmacy order issues and integration failures.
Document APIs, integration behavior, and important technical workflows.
Use AI-assisted development tools such as Cursor and Claude Code to support development, debugging, and testing while reviewing generated code carefully.
Take ownership of assigned features from development through testing, deployment, and follow-up.
Help improve existing integrations and contribute ideas for making pharmacy-related systems more reliable and maintainable.

Requirements

What you’ll need

3+ years of professional software engineering experience, including hands-on backend development.
Strong proficiency in TypeScript, JavaScript, and Node.js.
Experience building, testing, and maintaining production backend applications and APIs.
Hands-on experience working with third-party APIs, webhooks, or external service integrations.
Experience with SQL databases, relational data modeling, and database schema design.
Practical experience with AWS or comparable cloud infrastructure.
Familiarity with serverless applications, background jobs, or asynchronous processing.
Experience using modern database access tools or ORMs.
Understanding of REST APIs, authentication, authorization, and secure data exchange.
Ability to implement integration workflows involving multiple systems and external dependencies.
Understanding of error handling, retries, data validation, and reliable event processing.
Experience debugging API failures, investigating production issues, and resolving integration problems.
Experience writing automated tests for backend services and integrations.
Familiarity with Git, code reviews, and modern software development workflows.
Ability to independently complete assigned features and collaborate with senior engineers on complex projects.
Comfortable using AI-assisted development tools while reviewing and validating generated code.
Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and communication skills.
Comfortable working in a fast-moving environment where engineers take ownership of their work.
Nice to have: experience integrating pharmacy systems, healthcare applications, or prescription fulfillment platforms.
Nice to have: familiarity with pharmacy orders, prescription routing, medication fulfillment, or pharmacy operations.
Nice to have: experience with SST and AWS services such as Lambda, SQS, and EventBridge.
Nice to have: experience with Prisma, Drizzle, or tRPC.
Nice to have: familiarity with Next.js, React, or full-stack TypeScript applications.
Nice to have: experience with multi-tenant SaaS platforms or monorepo architectures.
Nice to have: experience with event-driven architectures, message queues, and webhook processing.
Nice to have: familiarity with HIPAA and secure handling of protected health information.
Nice to have: exposure to healthcare interoperability standards such as HL7, FHIR, or NCPDP SCRIPT.
Nice to have: experience implementing logging, monitoring, alerting, and integration health checks.
Nice to have: experience building reconciliation processes or handling inconsistent data across external systems.
Nice to have: experience developing internal tools for operations or customer support teams.
Nice to have: familiarity with API testing tools such as Postman.
Nice to have: experience using Cursor, Claude Code, or similar AI-assisted development tools.