Senior Backend Engineer: Python APIs, Data Pipelines, AWS

Jobtailor; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Boston, MA seeks a Senior Python Backend Engineer to design, build, and maintain APIs and data pipelines that power our SaaS platform for clinical workflows.

You will collaborate across product, design, ML, and infrastructure teams, apply AWS tooling, and uphold coding standards with rigorous reviews, tests, and documentation. This on-site role requires strong communication and problem-solving as the team works in a fast-paced, agile environment.

Qualifications

• BS in Computer Science, Software Engineering or closely related field.
• 5+ years of full life cycle development experience.
• Experience designing and building Python-based applications using FastAPI or Django.
• Foundation in data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented design.
• Ability to collaborate with a distributed team and work autonomously.
• Problem-solving in a fast-paced, agile environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to attend client-facing meetings and explain technical concepts.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain critical APIs and data pipelines.
• Enable seamless clinical workflows and real-time data exchange across external systems and the core product.
• Drive application platform architecture with consideration for the team and future product roadmap.
• Collaborate with product, design, machine learning, and infrastructure teams.
• Uphold engineering standards and ensure code is reviewed, tested, and integrated.
• Mentor teammates and share technical knowledge.
• Champion code quality across individual and team contributions.
• Contribute to a SaaS platform while ensuring reliability, data integrity, and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with clinical, QA, and regulatory teams to meet validation expectations and support inspection readiness.

Skills

Python

FastAPI/Django

AWS

Data Structures & Algorithms

Distributed Team Collaboration

Agile Methodologies

Communication Skills

Education

BS in Computer Science or related field

Tools

AWS

Git

Job description

Jobtailor in Boston, MA seeks a Senior Python Backend Engineer to design, build, and maintain APIs and data pipelines that power our SaaS platform for clinical workflows.

You will collaborate across product, design, ML, and infrastructure teams, apply AWS tooling, and uphold coding standards with rigorous reviews, tests, and documentation. This on-site role requires strong communication and problem-solving as the team works in a fast-paced, agile environment.