Backend Python Developer with AWS Experience

Stealth Mode Startup; United States; Remote; USD 200,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a talented Backend Python Developer with expertise in AWS. You will be responsible for developing scalable backend systems and APIs for healthcare applications, utilizing your strong Python and machine learning skills. The role offers opportunities for professional growth in a collaborative remote environment.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional growth and skill development

Collaborative, high-performance and inclusive work culture

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in backend Python development.
• Strong proficiency in Python, SQLAlchemy ORM, and database design.
• Hands-on experience with AWS services including Lambda, SNS, and SQS.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop scalable backend services using Python and SQLAlchemy.
• Build and maintain RESTful APIs using Litestar WSGI or FastAPI frameworks.
• Implement message queuing and notification systems using AWS SQS and SNS.

Skills

Python

SQLAlchemy

AWS Lambda

Machine Learning

AWS SNS

AWS SQS

RESTful API Design

PostgreSQL

Data Modeling

ETL Processes

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Backend Python Developer with AWS Experience

United States

Backend Python Developer with AWS Experience

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Location: Remote (US-Based Candidates Only)

Employment Type: Contract to Hire

About Us

Join our innovative team where we create cutting-edge medical software solutions for healthcare providers and healthcare employers. Our mission is to deliver impactful, scalable applications while fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented environment.

Role Overview

We're seeking a talented Backend Python Developer with strong expertise in Python, SQLAlchemy, machine learning, and AWS cloud services. This role focuses on building robust backend systems, APIs, and serverless architectures for scalable healthcare applications. The ideal candidate will have also experience with AWS Lambda functions, SNS, and SQS for building event-driven, distributed systems, along with practical machine learning implementation experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop scalable backend services using Python and SQLAlchemy

• Build and maintain RESTful APIs using Litestar WSGI or FastAPI frameworks

• Develop serverless functions using AWS Lambda for event-driven processing

• Implement message queuing and notification systems using AWS SQS and SNS

• Design and implement machine learning models and data processing pipelines

• Design and optimize database schemas and queries for high-performance applications

• Build data processing pipelines and ETL workflows

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions

• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code with comprehensive testing

• Optimize application performance, scalability, and reliability

• Stay updated on emerging technologies to enhance our tech stack

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in backend Python development

• Strong proficiency in Python, SQLAlchemy ORM, and database design

• Hands-on experience with Python machine learning libraries (scikit-learn, pandas, numpy, etc.) • Hands-on experience with AWS Lambda functions, AWS SNS, and AWS SQS

• Solid understanding of RESTful API design principles and implementation

• Experience with Litestar WSGI or FastAPI frameworks

• Proficiency with PostgreSQL or similar relational databases

• Experience with AWS ECS and containerized deployments

• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a remote team environment

• Experience with data modeling and ETL processes

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Experience with containerization tools like Docker or Kubernetes

• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks

• Mathematical background including statistics and linear algebra

• Experience with healthcare data systems and HIPAA compliance

• Familiarity with AWS services beyond Lambda/SNS/SQS (RDS, S3, CloudWatch, etc.)

• Experience with event-driven architectures and microservices

• Knowledge of data warehousing and analytics platforms

• Experience with deep learning frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch)

• Natural Language Processing (NLP) and document processing experience

What We Offer

• Opportunities for professional growth and skill development.

• Collaborative, high-performance and inclusive work culture.

How to Apply

If you’re passionate about building innovative solutions and meet the qualifications above, we’d love to hear from you! Click “Apply” to submit your application or send us your CV and hourly rate expectations via email us directly at [e-mail] .

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

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