Staff Backend Engineer (Automation + Systems)

Heard(1 month ago)

RemoteFull TimeSenior$139,888 - $187,445 (estimated)Engineering

About this role

The Senior Backend Engineer at Heard is responsible for technically leading the development of backend systems that automate the financial back office for independent health and wellness providers. The role centers on building scalable, reliable automation and data systems that materially reduce manual work and operational cost. This position is highly impactful to the company’s margins and ability to scale, with close collaboration across leadership, product, engineering, and domain experts. It is an individual contributor role with significant ownership and technical leadership responsibilities.

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Required Skills

Backend Engineering
Systems Design
Automation Systems
Data Pipelines
System Reliability
General Ledger
Double Entry Accounting
Failure Mode Analysis
Machine Learning
LLM Workflows

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About Heard

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Heard is financial management software built specifically for therapists and wellness practitioners. It centralizes bookkeeping, tax preparation, and payroll in one platform, helping clinicians automate categorization, expense tracking, and tax‑ready reporting. By tailoring workflows to private practices, Heard reduces administrative overhead and keeps practitioners organized and compliant. The platform connects to your accounts and payments to streamline revenue tracking and simplify year‑end taxes.