Summary
Join Qventus, a healthcare transformation leader, as a Senior Backend Engineer. You will design and implement highly scalable backend systems using AWS services, focusing on security and performance. This role requires expertise in Python, AWS, and cloud-native application development. You will collaborate with a team to deliver high-quality code and continuously learn new technologies. The ideal candidate possesses a Computer Science degree or equivalent experience and 8+ years in software engineering, with 5+ years specifically in Python. Qventus offers a competitive salary, open paid time off, parental leave, professional development opportunities, wellness programs, technology stipends, employee referral bonuses, and stock options.
Requirements
- A degree in Computer Science (BS, MS, or PhD) or equivalent work experience with 8+ years in software engineering
- 5+ years of professional experience as a software engineer, primarily working with Python
- Proven expertise in Amazon Web Services, including designing and deploying cloud-native applications using AWS tools like Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, or similar
Responsibilities
- Leverage your outstanding technical expertise to deliver high-quality, secure, and scalable code
- Design and implement backend systems that are resilient, performant, and capable of delighting care teams in a healthcare setting
- Architect solutions using AWS services such as Lambda, S3, DynamoDB, Step Functions, RDS, and ECS, with a focus on scalability and reliability
- Stay up-to-date on modern security design principles, identify threats, and implement preventive measures across cloud architectures
- Continuously learn new technologies and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Collaborate effectively with the team, fostering a culture of growth and shared success β a rising tide lifts all boats
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with frameworks such as Django, Django Rest Framework, and database systems like MySQL/PostgreSQL
- Experience in Kubernetes (EKS) or ECS
- Full-stack development skills, particularly in TypeScript and React
- Hands-on experience with AWS architectures, such as microservices or serverless patterns
- Familiarity with NoSQL document databases such as DynamoDB or MongoDB
- Experience with telephony platforms (e.g., Twilio) or chat systems (e.g., WebSocket-based services, chat APIs)
- A keen interest in ChatGPT, LLMs, and other GenAI technologies
- Experience in healthcare tech, including Smart on FHIR, CDS, and EHR integrations
- Prior work experience in enterprise SaaS companies
Benefits
- Open Paid Time Off
- Paid parental leave
- Professional development
- Wellness
- Technology stipends
- Generous employee referral bonus
- Employee stock option awards