Remote Senior Python Backend Engineer: Cloud APIs Lead

3Pillar Global, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

3Pillar Global, Inc. is seeking a senior backend engineer to architect scalable Python services on AWS, manage PostgreSQL databases, and design Kubernetes infrastructure for the BX platform. You will mentor engineers and own cloud-native solutions in a remote-first setting.

Join a global team working on clinical research software, focusing on delivery, reliability, and security. You will lead backend design, drive best practices, and collaborate with stakeholders across multiple regions.

Qualifications

• Design and implement scalable backend services and APIs using Python
• Architect PostgreSQL databases with strong skills in schema design, query optimization, and data integrity
• Utilize AWS services: Kubernetes (EKS), Lambda, API Gateway, RDS, S3, IAM, and cloud-to-cloud integrations
• Mentor engineers, conduct code reviews, and enforce engineering standards across the team
• Deliver production systems with high reliability, observability, and security

Responsibilities

• Facilitate effective communication with client project stakeholders regarding project status and technical recommendations
• Lead the design and development of backend services and APIs using Python and the Pyramid framework on AWS
• Architect and manage PostgreSQL schemas, queries, and performance optimizations for clinical-grade data
• Build and maintain AWS infrastructure including Kubernetes (EKS), Lambda, API Gateway, and cloud-to-cloud integration patterns
• Define backend coding standards, API design patterns, security best practices, and testing strategies
• Mentor and guide backend engineers, driving engineering excellence across the team
• Engage in agile software development including stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and estimation
• Independently drive project delivery within defined architecture, demonstrating autonomy from conceptualization to deployment

Skills

Python

javascript

SQL

REST API

OAUTH 2

Docker

Tools

Jira

Bitbucket/GitHub

Slack/Teams

Job description

3Pillar Global, Inc. is seeking a senior backend engineer to architect scalable Python services on AWS, manage PostgreSQL databases, and design Kubernetes infrastructure for the BX platform. You will mentor engineers and own cloud-native solutions in a remote-first setting.

Join a global team working on clinical research software, focusing on delivery, reliability, and security. You will lead backend design, drive best practices, and collaborate with stakeholders across multiple regions.