Senior Backend Engineer — HealthTech API & HIPAA

Sunrise; Waver; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunrise Group is seeking a Backend Developer to scale its digital sleep clinic. You will build robust backend systems using Python, Django, and related tech, focusing on secure, compliant healthcare solutions. Work with product, designers, and other developers, delivering high-quality software.

The role involves API development, performance tuning, and architecture contributions to support rapid growth. Remote collaboration across France and Belgium with a strong emphasis on autonomy and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent professional experience.
• +5 years as Back-end Developer or similar.
• +2 years hands-on Python development.
• Experience with Django and Django REST framework.
• Experience with PostgreSQL and relational databases.
• Strong software architecture and design pattern knowledge.
• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced startup.
• Fluent in French and English.

Responsibilities

• Backend development: design, build, and maintain reliable services using Python and Django.
• API development: create RESTful APIs to support front-end and mobile apps.
• Performance optimization: identify bottlenecks to ensure fast, scalable apps.
• Architecture and design: contribute to scalable platform architecture.
• Security and compliance: ensure data protection in line with healthcare regulations.

Skills

Python

Django

REST framework

PostgreSQL

API design

Software architecture

Debugging

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

GCP

Docker

Terraform

Datadog

Sentry

GitHub

Job description

Sunrise Group is seeking a Backend Developer to scale its digital sleep clinic. You will build robust backend systems using Python, Django, and related tech, focusing on secure, compliant healthcare solutions. Work with product, designers, and other developers, delivering high-quality software.

The role involves API development, performance tuning, and architecture contributions to support rapid growth. Remote collaboration across France and Belgium with a strong emphasis on autonomy and