Job Description

Senior Backend Python Engineer

Location/Onsite: Remote - in Utah

Our client seeks a seasoned Senior Backend Engineer with deep Python expertise to join their fast-growing, mission-driven health tech team, completely remote within the U.S. Are you passionate about building scalable, production-ready APIs? Do you enjoy working hands-on with Django in high-availability environments? Do you thrive in collaborative settings where architecture and performance matter? If yes, this may be the perfect Senior Backend Python Engineer position for you. Keep scrolling to see what this company has to offer.

The Perks!

• Health, dental, and vision benefits
• Remote-first culture
• Generous paid time off
• $50/month for your phone bill
• $100/month for a wellness benefit

A Day in the Life of the Senior Backend Python Engineer

As a key member of the backend engineering team, youll design, develop, and maintain robust Python services that power a platform used by millions. Youll collaborate with cross-functional teams, including frontend developers, DevOps, and product managers, to deliver high-impact, scalable solutions that drive real change in public health and government services.

Responsibilities include:

• Develop, test, and maintain production-grade Python services and RESTful APIs using Django/Django REST Framework
• Collaborate with product managers and client-side teams to define solutions and clarify requirements
• Break down features into clear, estimated work items with identified dependencies
• Contribute to architectural discussions with an eye toward performance, scalability, and security
• Conduct code reviews and help set backend engineering standards
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues across app, database, cache, and networking layers
• Instrument services for monitoring, alerting, and reliability
• Design and maintain ETL pipelines and data integration workflows
• Implement robust authentication and authorization across distributed systems
• Ensure infrastructure and code meet HIPAA, FedRAMP, and SOC-2 standards
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency with automation and AI tools

Requirements and Qualifications:

• 10+ years of professional experience in software engineering with Python as your primary language
• Advanced experience with Django and Django REST Framework in production
• Hands-on expertise with AWS services (EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, Cognito) and infrastructure-as-code (Terraform)
• Strong grasp of system architecture, front-end/backend interactions, and performance optimization
• Background in building and managing ETL pipelines and secure data flows
• In-depth understanding of authentication/authorization patterns in distributed systems

About the Hiring Company:

Our client is on a mission to make government the best-run organization in the world. Their cloud-based, composable SaaS platform is transforming health and human services by streamlining operations and aligning public program goals with real-world resident needs. With over 5 million users and a 4.9+ App Store rating, theyre scaling fast and making a big impact.

Come Join Our Engineering Team!

Start by filling out this 3-minute, mobile-friendly application here. We look forward to hearing from you!

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