Python Developer (Healthcare)

Lumenalta; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Remote; USD 55,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Health insurance

401K Contribution

Professional development fund

15 days paid time off

Job summary

A technology company is seeking a Python Developer (Healthcare) to design and maintain backend services. The ideal candidate has over 8 years of Python experience, with a focus on serverless architectures and functional programming. This fully remote position offers a salary between $55,000 and $110,000 and includes benefits like health insurance and professional development opportunities. Join us to drive innovation in the healthcare sector while enjoying a flexible work environment and a commitment to work-life balance.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional experience in Python backend development.
• Deep experience building serverless / Lambda-based systems.
• Good communication skills for cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain backend services using Python.
• Architect event-driven systems leveraging AWS and other cloud platforms.
• Collaborate with teams to translate business requirements into solutions.

Skills

Python backend development

Functional programming

Unit testing

AWS services

Debugging and performance tuning

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Apply for the Python Developer (Healthcare) role at Lumenalta.

$55,000.00/yr - $110,000.00/yr

At Lumenalta, we create impactful software solutions that drive innovation and transform businesses. Since 2000, we’ve partnered with visionary leaders to build cutting‑edge tech, solve complex challenges, and deliver results faster through our elite teams and tech‑driven approach.

Location & Remote Work

This is a fully remote position; candidates must be based in the Pacific, Central, or Eastern U.S. time zones to ensure effective collaboration.

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, and maintainable functional‑style code.
• Architect event‑driven systems leveraging AWS and other modern cloud platforms.
• Write and maintain unit and integration tests, adopting test‑driven development (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 and 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.
• 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.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary range: $55,000 - $110,000 annually, with final compensation determined by your qualifications, expertise, experience, and the role’s scope.

• Flexible working hours in a remote environment.
• Health insurance (medical and dental) for W2 Employees.
• 401K Contribution.
• Professional development fund to enhance your skills and knowledge.
• 15 days of paid time off annually.
• Access to soft‑skill development courses to further your career.

Employment Details

Full‑time; 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday.

Seniority Level & Employment Type

Mid‑Senior level; Full‑time.

At Lumenalta, we are committed to creating an environment that prioritizes growth, work‑life balance, and the diverse needs of our team members.

This is an evergreen opening with no set deadline; we’re always excited to connect with professionals who want to help us build the future.

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