Senior Back End Engineer

Frontera; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 155,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in pediatric healthcare is seeking a Senior Back End Engineer to join their innovative team in Denver. The role focuses on developing back-end services using Python, mentoring junior engineers, and ensuring high standards of system performance and security. With a commitment to impact and growth, Frontera Health offers a competitive salary and benefits, making a difference in the lives of children in underserved communities.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Stock options

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Responsible PTO

Qualifications

• 5+ years of back-end development experience, focus on Python.
• Mentoring and technical leadership abilities.
• Experience with distributed/global teams

Responsibilities

• Architect and develop scalable back-end services and APIs.
• Mentor junior engineers and conduct code reviews.
• Implement security measures to protect user data and system integrity.

Skills

Python

API Development

Mentoring

Collaboration

Security Best Practices

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Flask

Django

AWS

MySQL

MongoDB

Job description

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Frontera Health is revolutionizing pediatric healthcare by developing a cutting-edge, tech-enabled platform that delivers essential therapies to rural families. Our platform leverages AI/ML to create a robust video-based data model for early intervention and developmental disorders. By collaborating closely with parents, caregivers, and clinical partners, we're bridging the gap in access to care, improving health equity, and providing personalized treatment plans. Backed by leading investors like Lightspeed and Lux, Frontera Health is poised for rapid growth.

Our ABA direct services are designed to meet the unique needs of children in underserved communities, providing them with the support and resources they require to reach their full potential. We are passionate about ensuring that every child, regardless of their location or socioeconomic status, has access to high-quality healthcare. By leveraging our technology platform and partnering with local providers, we are able to deliver effective ABA therapy to families who may otherwise have limited access to these essential services.

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Senior Back-End Engineer with a strong focus on Python to join our global, fast-growing team. You will play a pivotal role in designing, building, and scaling the backend infrastructure of our innovative platform. In addition to owning critical backend components, you will act as a mentor to junior engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous learning. While your primary responsibility will be back-end development, you will also have opportunities to collaborate across the full stack, ensuring the platform meets the highest standards of performance, reliability, and security.

Responsibilities

• Architect and develop distributed, scalable back-end services and APIs, primarily in Python.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers by providing technical leadership, conducting code reviews, and sharing best practices.
• Collaborate with front-end engineers to build and optimize APIs that facilitate seamless communication between front-end and back-end components.
• Design and maintain data models using relational and/or NoSQL databases.
• Implement robust security measures to protect user data and system integrity.
• Optimize and monitor system performance, proactively identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Work closely with global teams (US and India), effectively coordinating across time zones and diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in back-end technologies and best practices, and help drive continuous improvement across the engineering team.
  
  

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in back-end development, with a strong track record in Python (Flask, Django, FastAPI, or similar frameworks).
• Proven ability to mentor and develop junior engineers, ensuring they grow in their technical and professional skills.
• Experience working in distributed/global teams (US and India) and effectively collaborating across multiple time zones.
• Experience with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and familiarity with NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, DynamoDB).
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and deploying production-grade services.
• Demonstrated experience building and deploying RESTful or GraphQL APIs.
• Proficiency in implementing security best practices and writing clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with full-stack development (front-end technologies) is a plus.
  
  

Why Frontera Health?

• Impactful Mission: Work on challenging and meaningful projects that leverage cutting-edge technologies (AI/ML) to improve pediatric healthcare in underserved communities.
• Growth & Innovation: Be at the forefront of innovation, collaborating with a talented and passionate team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Professional Development: Join a culture that values mentorship, learning, and continuous improvement.
• Global Collaboration: Engage with team members around the world, broadening your perspective and fostering diverse ideas.
• Competitive Compensation: We offer a competitive salary and benefits package.
• Make a Difference: Help shape the future of behavioral healthcare and positively influence the lives of children and families in rural communities.
  
  

Join us in building the future of pediatric healthcare! If you're a seasoned engineer looking to make a real impact while mentoring the next generation of developers—and enjoy working within a global team—we'd love to hear from you.

We have determined a salary range for this position that takes into account several factors including experience, knowledge, education, skills, and abilities. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline and the exact salary will be determined based on the individual's qualifications and experience, with consideration given to the factors listed above. All full time employee benefits include a stake in shared success through stock options, health benefits, 401(k) plan, and responsible PTO.

Expected salary range in Denver

$155,000—$185,000 USD

Frontera Health, Inc. is committed to creating and maintaining a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and has the opportunity to thrive. We believe that our differences make us stronger and that all employees, regardless of their background, experiences, or abilities, contribute to our success.

We are committed to:

• Providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
• Fostering a culture of inclusion and belonging where everyone feels valued and respected.
• Providing reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities.
• Continuously learning and improving our DE&I practices.
  
  

We will achieve this commitment by:

• Recruiting and hiring a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
• Creating and maintaining an inclusive work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment.
• Actively listening to and addressing the needs and concerns of all employees.
  
  

We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential to our success as a company and to our mission of serving the pediatric behavioral health community. We are committed to continuous improvement in this area and welcome feedback from all employees.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Software Development

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