Senior Software Engineer - Backend

Location: Washington
Posted on: June 23, 2025

Job Description:

We’re looking for an exceptional Sr. Backend Software Engineer to join our team. We care deeply about making a difference in people’s lives and hope you do too! This role can be carried out from our Burlingame, CA headquarters, hybrid, or fully remote/virtually. Remote candidates must be physically located within the United States. Responsiblities • Create lasting impact by building and continuously improving our Python and Java-based APls • Work within the engineering team on designing, developing and deploying APls that power core product functionality. • Collaborate with key partners including product management, data science and behavioral health specialists. • Ensure that best practices are adhered to during all phases of software development. • Adhere to the highest quality and security standards. Qualifications • BS in CS or related technical field • 6 years of experience developing enterprise or consumer web applications ideally using Python or Java/Spring • Experience in developing and deploying multi-tenant web applications • Experience building scalable REST APls • Must be highly proactive and a self-starter Diversity & Inclusion at Lyra • Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) at Lyra is essential to the way we deliver culturally responsive care, build and manage our provider network, and support holistic efforts to strengthen DEIB in workplaces around the world—including our own. • People come to Lyra with a range of needs, backgrounds, and abilities that influence their response to mental health support. Our diverse network of providers delivers comprehensive mental health treatment and support rooted in culturally responsive care, a multicultural approach that accounts for the impact of cultural backgrounds on each person’s care experience.

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