Senior Backend Engineer

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