SENIOR PYTHON DEVELOPER

Svitla Systems, Inc.; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Remote or office flexibility

Performance appraisals

Learning programs

Wellbeing time off

Tech webinars & meetups

Friendly team & supportive community

Job summary

Svitla Systems Inc. is seeking a Senior Python Developer for a full-time position in Canada.

You will design, optimize, and maintain backend data workflows while handling sensitive healthcare data, collaborating with cross-functional teams to automate processes and ensure compliance. The role emphasizes Python backend, SQL, occasional React frontend tasks, PowerShell scripting, and clear technical documentation.

Qualifications

• Advanced Python backend development, data manipulation, and automation.
• Deep SQL knowledge and data warehousing principles.
• Experience with React frontend tasks (1+ year).
• Ability to read and enforce healthcare regulations and data privacy rules (e.g., HIPAA).
• Excellent written and verbal communication with clear technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Design, optimize, and maintain backend data workflows and automation.
• Write and optimize SQL queries, stored procedures, and data pipelines for large datasets.
• Develop automation workflows in Windows environment using PowerShell/Command Line.
• Review and apply healthcare regulations to ensure compliance and data integrity; document findings.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to report insights and align project goals.
• Participate in on-call rotation every 5–6 weeks.

Skills

Python

SQL

React

Compliance (HIPAA)

Communication

Tools

PowerShell

Job description

Svitla Systems Inc. is seeking a Senior Python Developer for a full-time position (40 hours per week) in Canada. Our client is a health insurance company that uses advanced technology to better serve its members.

In this role, you will help design, optimize, and maintain backend data workflows while handling sensitive healthcare data. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to automate processes, analyze data, and ensure compliance with relevant industry regulations.

Requirements

• Python Expertise: Advanced proficiency in Python for backend development, task automation, and data manipulation and analysis.
• Strong SQL Knowledge: Deep understanding of relational databases, query optimization, indexing, and data warehousing principles.
• Frontend Experience: At least 1 year of experience with React, as frontend tasks might sometimes be assigned.
• Regulatory Compliance & Detail-Oriented: Demonstrated ability to read, interpret, and enforce healthcare regulations and data privacy rules (e.g., HIPAA).
• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a track record of clear technical documentation and team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Backend Development & Automation: Build, maintain, and optimize Python scripts and backend systems for data processing, system automation, and data analysis.
• Database Management: Write, debug, and optimize complex SQL queries, stored procedures, and data pipelines to efficiently handle large healthcare datasets.
• Environment & Shell Scripting: Develop and maintain automation workflows in a Windows environment using Windows Shell (PowerShell / Command Line).
• Compliance & Documentation: Review, understand, and apply relevant healthcare regulations to ensure system compliance and data integrity. Thoroughly document technical findings, workflows, and process changes.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical team members to report insights, troubleshoot issues, and align project goals.
• Participate in the on-call rotation every 5-6 weeks; most pages occur during working hours.

Nice to have

• Hands-on experience with Windows scripting (PowerShell and Batch) for task scheduling and system operations.
• Experience with data analytics tasks.

We offer

• US and EU projects based on advanced technologies.
• Competitive compensation based on skills and experience.
• Regular performance appraisals to support your growth.
• Flexibility in workspace, either remote or our welcoming office.
• Bonuses for article writing, public talks, other activities
• Generous time off, including vacation, national holidays, sick leaves, and family days.
• Personalized learning programs tailored to your interests and skill development.
• Free tech webinars and meetups organized by Svitla.
• Regular corporate online activities.
• Awesome team and a friendly, supportive community!

Why join Svitla

Svitla Systems is a global digital solutions company headquartered in the U.S. and operating across the Americas, Europe, Asia, and APAC. Since 2003, we have served a wide range of clients - from innovative start-ups to Fortune 500 companies. Our success is built on partnership. By integrating seamlessly with clients' teams, we create lasting collaborations that drive real results. We are strong advocates of workplace flexibility, remote culture, individual approach to professional and personal growth.

Our global mission is to build a business that contributes to wellbeing of our partners, personnel, and their families, improves our communities, and makes a lasting difference in the world. Together, we are coding a brighter tomorrow - and living it.