Python Developer (Healthcare)

Lumenalta; Nashville (TN); Remote; USD 55,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (medical & dental)

401(k) contribution

15 days paid time off annually

Job summary

A leading healthcare technology firm is seeking a Python Developer to design and maintain backend services. With a focus on serverless architectures and a preference for 8+ years of experience, this role supports fully remote work within U.S. time zones. Competitive salary and benefits include health insurance and a professional development fund.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional experience in Python backend development.
• Deep experience building serverless/Lambda-based systems.
• Strong experience with functional programming paradigms.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain backend services using Python.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements.

Skills

Python backend development

Serverless architectures

Functional programming

Unit testing

Debugging and performance tuning

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering

Tools

AWS Lambda

DynamoDB

API Gateway

S3

CloudWatch

Job description

Python Developer (Healthcare) – Lumenalta

Join us to build innovative software solutions for the healthcare sector. At Lumenalta, we create impactful technology that drives businesses forward by partnering with visionary leaders and leveraging cutting‑edge platform capabilities.

Base pay range: $55,000 – $110,000 annually, determined by experience and role scope.

What You’ll Do

• Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain backend services using Python and serverless architectures (AWS Lambda or equivalent).
• Define and enforce best practices for writing concise, robust, & maintainable functional‑style code.
• Architect event‑driven systems leveraging AWS and other modern cloud platforms.
• Write and maintain unit & integration tests, adopting TDD practices.
• Collaborate with architects, product managers, data, QA, and frontend teams to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions.
• Participate in code reviews, contribute to technical discussions, and help shape best practices within the team.
• Continuously identify opportunities for performance optimization & code quality improvements.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 8+ years of professional experience in Python backend development.
• Deep experience building serverless / Lambda‑based systems (e.g., AWS Lambda).
• Strong experience with functional programming paradigms (lambda expressions, closures, higher‑order functions, map/filter/reduce).
• Solid skills in unit testing, mocking, and TDD.
• Excellent debugging, profiling, and performance‑tuning skills.
• Strong understanding of modular software design, including extensibility, error handling, and resilience.
• Good communication skills and ability to work effectively in cross‑functional remote teams.
• Familiarity with AWS services such as DynamoDB, API Gateway, S3, and CloudWatch is highly advantageous.

Benefits

• Fully remote position; remote work hours in Pacific, Central, or Eastern U.S. time zones.
• Competitive salary & equity potential.
• Health insurance (medical & dental) for W2 employees.
• 401(k) contribution.
• Professional development fund.
• 15 days paid time off annually.
• Access to soft‑skill development courses.

This is a full‑time, full‑time position requiring a minimum of 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday. The role is evergreen; we are always excited to connect with professionals who want to help us build the future.

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Engineering, Information Technology, and Consulting

Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting