Senior Backend Engineer

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Qventus, Inc

πŸ’΅ $155k-$190k
πŸ“Remote - United States

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 – 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
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