Technical Lead, Python Backend Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate effective communication with client project stakeholders regarding project status and technical recommendations.
• Lead the design and development of backend services and APIs using Python and the Pyramid framework on AWS.
• Architect and manage PostgreSQL schemas, queries, and performance optimizations for clinical-grade data.
• Build and maintain AWS infrastructure including Kubernetes (EKS), Lambda, API Gateway, and cloud-to-cloud integration patterns.
• Define backend coding standards, API design patterns, security best practices, and testing strategies.
• Mentor and guide backend engineers, driving engineering excellence across the team.
• Engage in agile software development including stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and estimation.
• Independently drive project delivery within defined architecture, demonstrating autonomy from conceptualization to deployment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience/expertise in the following areas specified below:
  • Design and implement scalable backend services and APIs using Python.
  • Architect PostgreSQL databases with strong skills in schema design, query optimization, and data integrity.
  • Utilize AWS services: Kubernetes (EKS), Lambda, API Gateway, RDS, S3, IAM, and cloud-to-cloud integrations.
  • Mentor engineers, conduct code reviews, and enforce engineering standards across the team.
  • Deliver production systems with high reliability, observability, and security.

Must-Have Skills & Tools:

• Languages: Python, JavaScript, SQL, REST API
• OAUTH 2
• Docker
• Database: PostgreSQL (advanced — schema design, performance tuning, stored procedures)
• Cloud: AWS – Kubernetes (EKS), Lambda
• Tools: Jira, Bitbucket/GitHub, Slack/Teams

Good to Have Skills

• Framework: Pyramid (Python web framework)
• VsCode
• Typescript
• Snowflake
• SQL Alchemy (ORM)
• 6+ years of backend engineering experience, including 2+ years in a lead or tech lead role.
• Strong understanding of SOLID principles, OOP, and clean architecture patterns.
• Familiarity with OWASP security practices.

Additional Experience Desired

• Experience with clinical or healthcare data systems (HL7, FHIR, GxP, 21 CFR Part 11).
• Knowledge of microservices and serverless architectural patterns.
• Experience with Docker, container orchestration, and modern CI/CD tooling.
• Proficiency with unit testing, integration testing, and TDD practices.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance benefits as per company policy.
• Dental insurance as per company policy.
• Vision insurance as per company policy.
• Employer paid Disability, Life, and AD&D insurance.
• Unlimited PTO.
• Paid parental leave.
• 401K.
• Flexible work policy.
• 12 Paid Holidays.