Backend Engineer

DaCodes
Summary
Join DaCodes, a high-impact software and digital transformation firm, and contribute your expertise to impactful projects with disruptive startups and global brands. As a backend developer, you will design and maintain robust backend services using Python, build integrations with EHRs, and optimize cloud-based architecture. You will collaborate with frontend engineers and product leadership, ensuring cohesive system behavior and documenting APIs and integration flows. The role requires 3+ years of experience in backend development with Python (preferably with FastAPI or Django), expertise in designing RESTful APIs, and hands-on experience with digital health products and EHR integrations. DaCodes offers remote work, flexible hours, and various benefits including health insurance, life insurance, and professional development opportunities.
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience in backend development with Python (preferably with FastAPI or Django)
- Proven expertise in designing RESTful APIs and working with structured data formats (JSON, XML)
- Hands-on experience with digital health products, EHR integrations, and knowledge of the U.S. healthcare ecosystem
- Familiarity with FHIR, Epic on FHIR, and other clinical interoperability standards
- Knowledge of security best practices, monitoring, and version control (Git)
- Strong analytical thinking and structured problem-solving
- Ability to collaborate effectively with both technical and clinical stakeholders
- Clear communication skills in English (written and spoken)
- Commitment to quality, compliance, and secure development practices
Responsibilities
- Design and maintain robust backend services using Python
- Build and manage integrations with Electronic Health Records (EHRs) following standards such as FHIR
- Optimize cloud-based architecture using AWS Lambda, RDS, S3 for scalability and performance
- Implement secure, efficient data flows for clinical records and patient interactions
- Collaborate closely with frontend engineers and product leadership to ensure cohesive system behavior
- Document APIs, integration flows, and technical decisions with clarity and precision
Benefits
- Remote work / Home office
- Work schedule aligned with the assigned project/team
- Monday to Friday schedule
- Legal benefits (Applicable for Mexico)
- Day off on your birthday
- Private health insurance (Applicable for Mexico)
- Life insurance (Applicable for Mexico)
- Multicultural teams
- Access to courses and certifications
- Meetups with industry experts and top universities
- Virtual networking events and interest groups
- English classes
- Opportunities within our different business lines
- Proudly certified as a Great Place to Work