Senior Python Backend Engineer | Remote Healthcare Tech | SQLAlchemy

Are you an experienced Python developer seeking to create meaningful impact in the healthcare technology sector? A rapidly-expanding healthcare technology company requires a talented Middle to Senior-level Python Backend Engineer to join their innovative team. You'll architect crucial integrations with medical systems, optimize database performance, and develop scalable solutions that transform healthcare delivery for patients and providers alike. Key Responsibilities: - Design and implement new product functionality using Python 3.11+ and modern best practices. - Develop robust integrations with diverse healthcare and medical information systems. - Identify and optimize performance bottlenecks in existing codebase. - Refactor legacy code components to enhance system efficiency and maintainability. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions. - Write clear, concise documentation for developed features and integrations. - Participate in code reviews to ensure high quality standards across the codebase. - Contribute to architectural decisions that enhance system scalability and reliability. - Troubleshoot and debug complex issues in production environments. - Implement automated testing strategies to ensure code quality and prevent regressions. Required Technical Skills: - Strong proficiency in Python (3.9+) with 3+ years of professional development experience. - Extensive experience with SQLAlchemy ORM for database interactions and complex data modeling. - Proven expertise in writing and optimizing raw SQL queries, particularly with PostgreSQL JSON extensions. - Experience with advanced database concepts including indexing, query planning, and performance tuning. - Familiarity with Docker containerization and docker-compose for development and deployment. - Working knowledge of Redis for caching, session management, and message queuing. - Experience with asynchronous programming patterns in Python to handle concurrent operations. - Ability to design and implement RESTful APIs following industry best practices. - Comfortable working in Agile environments using Scrum and Kanban methodologies. - Proficiency with Jira for project tracking, issue management, and sprint planning. Nice to Have: - Experience with Flask web framework and creating RESTful services. - Knowledge of Marshmallow for object serialization/deserialization. - Experience with Celery for distributed task processing and scheduling. - Familiarity with healthcare data standards (FHIR, HL7, DICOM) and medical terminology. - Previous work experience in healthcare or medical technology industry. - Experience with FastAPI or other modern Python frameworks. - Understanding of HIPAA compliance requirements and healthcare data security. - Experience with testing frameworks such as pytest and test-driven development. - Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment processes. - Background in microservices architecture and distributed systems. Why Join Our Team: Join a forward-thinking healthcare technology company that's making a measurable difference in patient care outcomes. You'll work in a flexible remote environment alongside collaborative teams of passionate technologists and healthcare experts. We offer competitive compensation, continuous opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to solve challenging problems that directly impact healthcare delivery. Your contributions will help shape the future of healthcare technology while advancing your career in this rapidly evolving sector.