Backend Engineer

Job summary

The role involves developing backend features for a clinical data management platform, focusing on Python services within a regulated environment. Responsibilities include implementing API endpoints, writing tests, contributing to integrations, and ensuring code observability.

Qualifications

• Strong programming fundamentals with some backend experience, preferably in Python.
• Familiarity with APIs, databases/SQL, and version control; willingness to learn testing and design principles.
• Motivated to build and ship products, with a curiosity for continuous learning.
• Open to using AI tools in development while maintaining a verification mindset.
• Preferred experience with FastAPI, SQLAlchemy, Postgres, AWS, or healthcare data standards like FHIR.
• Experience in regulated or safety-critical software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop backend features including API endpoints and data models.
• Write and maintain meaningful tests to ensure code correctness.
• Assist in integrating wearables and clinical data sources.
• Implement metrics and logging for code observability using tools like CloudWatch and Sentry.
• Adhere to safety and privacy standards in software development.
• Effectively utilize AI coding agents and verify their outputs.
• Communicate clearly through code, pull requests, and updates.

Skills

• Proficiency in Python and backend development.
• Understanding of API development and database management.
• Familiarity with testing methodologies and design principles.

Education

• Relevant educational background in computer science or related field preferred.

Tools

• Python, FastAPI, SQLAlchemy, Postgres, AWS, CloudWatch, Sentry.