Staff Engineer

florenceeu

Serbia

Posted May 11, 2026

Other
Remote
Development

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Job description

What We Do:

Florence software advances cures by helping the world’s most important research sites do their best work. Our solutions are now used by over 30,000 research teams in 70 countries around the world—we’re the most widely deployed site workflow tool in the industry. By the end of the decade, we’ll double the pace at which new medicines get to market by doubling the output of trial site teams. To date, we were named a Deloitte Fast 50 business, G2 Category Leader, an Inc. & AJC best place to work, and an Inc. 5000 company five years in a row.

At Florence, we are committed to make the world a better place by accelerating research while providing an environment for our employees where they can be happy in their lives, enjoy their jobs, and grow.

What You’ll Bring to The Team:

We are looking for a talented Staff Engineer to define technical direction across multiple product areas, ensuring alignment with Florence’s mission to accelerate clinical trials.

You will:

Deeply understand domain workflows (sites, sponsors, studies) and ensure systems are designed to support them effectively at scale
Lead cross-team initiatives that improve both product outcomes and engineering effectiveness
Introduce patterns for leveraging AI in development and decision-making
Balance speed, quality, and long-term platform evolution while influencing product strategy through technical insight
Work hands-on across our Node.js stack (Hapi.js / Express / Nest.js), Angular front-end, and MongoDB / PostgreSQL data layer
Use AI-assisted development tools (Claude Code, Cursor) as a core part of how you design and deliver

An Ideal Candidate is/has:

10+ years of related experience (indicative)
Deep, hands-on expertise in Node.js (JavaScript/ES6+ and TypeScript), Hapi.js, Express, or Nest.js, RESTful API design, and design patterns
Strong experience with Angular (v16+ at senior levels), HTML5, CSS, and Bootstrap
Experience with MongoDB (NoSQL) and PostgreSQL
Proficient with AWS, CI/CD, and microservices / SOA
Strong understanding of security practices: OAuth, JWT, and OWASP secure-coding practices
Proficient with Git and GitHub/BitBucket
Advanced experience with AI-assisted development (Claude Code, Cursor), integrating LLM APIs and AI features into product code, and working knowledge of prompt design, RAG, and AI guardrails
Advanced communication, ownership, and accountability skills

What’s in it for you?

Do well. We offer exceptional salary + fun remote activities, the PC setup of your choice as well as medical insurance.
Do good. We insist that health technology is the highest calling for software development. We pride ourselves on working on something bigger than ourselves; helping advance cures and therapies
Enjoy. Our office is in Belgrade and we offer a hybrid work environment

Florence Healthcare supports workplace diversity and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, physical disability, or any other protected class.

Please be cautious of potential recruitment fraud. If you are interested in exploring opportunities at Florence Healthcare, please go directly to our Careers Page. Florence Healthcare will never ask you to pay a fee or download software as part of the interview process with our company. In addition, Florence Healthcare will not ask for your personal banking information until you have signed an offer of employment and completed onboarding paperwork that is provided by our People Operations team. All communications with Florence Healthcare employees will only be sent from @florencehc.com email addresses.