Senior Software Engineer, Backend
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Summary
Senior backend engineer designing and maintaining APIs and data pipelines in Python (FastAPI/Django) on AWS for a SaaS platform supporting clinical workflows and real-time data exchange. Also drives platform architecture, mentors teammates, and works with clinical, QA, and regulatory teams on compliance.
- Design, build, and maintain critical APIs and data pipelines
- Enable seamless clinical workflows and real-time data exchange across external systems and the core product
- Drive application platform architecture with consideration for the team and future product roadmap
- Collaborate with product, design, machine learning, and infrastructure teams
- Uphold engineering standards and ensure code is reviewed, tested, and integrated
- Mentor teammates and share technical knowledge
- Champion code quality across individual and team contributions
- Contribute to a SaaS platform while ensuring reliability, data integrity, and compliance with industry standards
- Collaborate with clinical, QA, and regulatory teams to meet validation expectations and support inspection readiness
Requirements
- BS in Computer Science, Software Engineering or closely related technical field
- 5+ years of full life cycle development experience
- Experience designing and building Python-based applications using FastAPI or Django
- Foundation in data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented design
- Ability to collaborate with a distributed team and work autonomously
- Problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced, agile environment
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to attend client-facing meetings and explain technical concepts to non-experts
- Cloud platform experience with AWS
Core Competencies
Demonstrates expertise in designing and building Python-based applications, particularly with FastAPI or Django, while ensuring code quality and compliance with industry standards. Proven ability to collaborate across teams and mentor peers in a fast-paced, agile environment.
Highest-signal resume keywords
- Python Application Development
- FastAPI or Django Framework
- Cloud Platform Experience with AWS
- Data Structures and Algorithms
- Full Life Cycle Development
Hard Skills
- API Design
- Data Pipeline Development
- Object-Oriented Design
- Agile Methodologies
- Code Review and Testing
Soft Skills
- Interpersonal Skills
- Communication Skills
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Collaboration Skills
Certifications & Qualifications
- BS in Computer Science
- Software Engineering
Industry Keywords
- SaaS Platform
- Clinical Workflows
- Data Integrity
- Regulatory Compliance
- Validation Expectations