Lead Backend Engineer

IsoTalent

Draper (UT)

Hybrid

USD 140,000 - 180,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health and Dental Insurance

Great PTO

Competitive compensation

Job summary

A leading health tech company is seeking a Lead Backend Engineer to enhance their cloud-based platform. This role focuses on driving backend development, collaborating with teams, and optimizing systems for scalability and security. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in Python and leadership in software projects. Join a mission-driven team transforming health services for millions.

Qualifications

10+ years of backend engineering experience.
Strong leadership experience on software teams or technical projects.

Responsibilities

Drive technical architecture decisions and backend strategy.
Lead backend code reviews and establish development best practices.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to scope, design, and deliver software.

Skills

Python

Leadership

Tools

Django

Django Rest Framework

AWS

Job description

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Base pay range

$140,000.00/yr - $180,000.00/yr

Location/Onsite: Hybrid - Draper, UT

Our client seeks a Lead Backend Engineer in the health tech SaaS space to join their team supporting national health and human services initiatives. Are you a backend expert who thrives in high-scale, high-availability environments? Are you passionate about using technology to streamline complex systems and create a meaningful impact? Are you a Python pro who leads by example and loves solving real-world challenges with elegant code? If yes, this may be the perfect Lead Backend Engineer position for you. Keep scrolling to see what this company has to offer.

The Perks!

Competitive compensation, $140,000-$180,000, based on experience
Health and Dental Insurance
Great PTO
Opportunity to work on high-impact software used by millions

A Day in the Life of the Lead Backend Engineer

In this role, you'll lead backend development efforts for a fast-growing health tech company working to transform how government agencies serve communities. You’ll collaborate closely with product managers, client engineers, and backend developers to design, build, and maintain scalable, secure systems that directly support health and human service programs.

Responsibilities include:

Drive technical architecture decisions and backend strategy
Lead backend code reviews and establish development best practices
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to scope, design, and deliver software
Write high-quality, scalable Python code using Django and DRF
Troubleshoot and resolve complex backend and infrastructure issues
Guide and mentor other engineers and help vet new hires
Meet with clients for technical input and support as needed
Write and review technical design documents and task tickets
Ensure backend systems are optimized for scalability, performance, and security

Requirements and Qualifications:

10+ years of backend engineering experience
Expertise in Python, Django, and Django Rest Framework
Strong leadership experience on software teams or technical projects
Working experience in a regulated industry such as healthcare, finance, government, etc.
Solid experience building on Amazon Web Services (AWS) with experience working in HIPAA and SOC-2 secure & compliant environments
Ability to work a hybrid schedule in Utah

About the Hiring Company:

Our client is a mission-driven health tech company aiming to make the government the best-run organization in the world. Their cloud-based platform powers digital transformation for health and human services programs, serving over 5 million users. With a top-rated mobile app and a focus on outcomes-driven solutions, they’re redefining how public institutions serve people through innovative technology.

Start by filling out this 3-minute, mobile-friendly application here. We look forward to hearing from you!

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