Contract · Remote · $50–$55/hr
Company Overview
LIFE Enterprises is a high-performance ecosystem of brands focused on unlocking human potential through health, wellness, and education. Our portfolio includes:
- Ben Greenfield Life — media and education
- LIFE Network — an AI-powered social wellness platform
- LIFE Market — an e-commerce marketplace for health and wellness brands
- TRIUMPH Coaching — human optimization and performance coaching
Together, these companies build and scale category-defining platforms that elevate human performance, health, and long-term vitality.
Role Overview
The Backend Engineer for LIFE Network will own the design, performance, and reliability of the systems that power a fast-moving, data-heavy platform. You will build and operate backend services that scale, remain observable under load, and integrate cleanly with modern frontend applications.
This role demands strong system design instincts, comfort operating in cloud-native environments, and a bias toward production-ready code over theory.
Core Responsibilities
Backend Architecture & Services
- Design, implement, and maintain Java-based backend services supporting high-traffic, user-driven workflows.
- Build modular, service-oriented backend systems with clear ownership and boundaries.
- Ensure services are fault-tolerant, horizontally scalable, and observable in production.
API Design & Integration
- Design and version RESTful APIs consumed by React / Next.js frontends.
- Enforce strong API contracts, input validation, and backward compatibility.
- Optimize APIs for low latency, predictable performance, and scale.
- Document APIs using Swagger / OpenAPI and support frontend integration workflows.
Cloud Infrastructure & Deployment
- Architect and operate infrastructure on AWS, including compute, networking, and storage services.
- Use Cloudflare for edge performance, security, and traffic management.
- Containerize backend services using Docker and manage deployments in a cloud-native environment.
- Support CI/CD pipelines for reliable, repeatable deployments.
Data Systems & Security
- Design and optimize SQL and NoSQL databases with attention to indexing, query performance, and data integrity.
- Implement secure authentication and authorization patterns.
- Apply encryption, secrets management, and least-privilege access across systems.
- Proactively identify performance bottlenecks and security vulnerabilities before they reach users.
Testing, Monitoring & Reliability
- Implement unit, integration, and service-level tests to protect production systems.
- Monitor system health and performance using AWS CloudWatch and related tooling.
- Maintain logging, metrics, and tracing to support fast debugging and incident response.
- Continuously improve system resilience through refactoring and architectural upgrades.
Engineering Discipline & Collaboration
- Write clean, maintainable, production-grade code aligned with modern engineering standards.
- Participate in code reviews with a focus on correctness, scalability, and long-term maintainability.
- Collaborate closely with frontend engineers, product managers, and designers to ship cohesive features.
Contribute technical input to roadmap planning and architectural decisions.
Technical Requirements
Core Stack (Must Have)
- Java (primary backend language)
- RESTful API design
- AWS (core infrastructure)
- Docker (containerization)
- SQL & NoSQL databases
- Git and modern version control workflows
- CI/CD pipelines
Strong Plus
- Node.js, Python, Go, or Ruby
- Experience with Cloudflare (edge, security, caching)
- Familiarity with React / Next.js integration patterns
- Infrastructure as Code (e.g., AWS CDK)
- DevOps or SRE exposure in production environments
What We’re Actually Looking For
- An engineer who has run code in production, not just written it.
- Someone who understands how backend decisions impact frontend performance and user experience.
- Comfort operating in ambiguity and improving systems incrementally rather than rebuilding from scratch.
- Strong written and verbal communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Genuine interest in building technology that supports health, wellness, and community.
Job Details
- Compensation: $50–$55/hour (based on experience)
- Role Type: Remote, Contract
- Growth: Opportunities to expand scope and responsibility within LIFE Enterprises
How to Apply
Submit the following:
- Resume (PDF)
- Brief cover letter (≤ 1 page)
- A 1–2 minute video introducing yourself and highlighting how you think, communicate, and take initiative
APPLY HERE: http://joinlifenetwork.com/dev
NOTE: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job. The successful candidate will be expected to perform all functions from strategic planning to tactical execution. The salary range listed describes the minimum to maximum base salary range for this position. Actual compensation offered may vary from the posted range based on work experience, education, and skill level, and will be finalized at the time of offer.