Senior Python Developer

Basalt Health; Fairfield (IA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Basalt Health is seeking a Senior Python Developer to join our engineering team. This role is critical in developing the back-end infrastructure that supports our clinical and operational platforms.

Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of experience with Python, knowledge of healthcare data formats, and cloud infrastructure knowledge. The position requires strong communication skills, appropriate for both technical and non-technical audiences.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience building production-grade backend applications with Python.
• Strong experience with FastAPI, Django, or Flask in a microservice architecture.
• Deep understanding of healthcare data formats, including FHIR, HL7, and X12.
• Knowledge of HIPAA security and privacy requirements.
• Experience working with cloud infrastructure (preferably AWS or GCP).
• Proficient with relational and NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
• Strong familiarity with Git, Docker, and CI/CD tools like GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or CircleCI.
• Clear, concise communication skills—able to write and speak effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Build the back-end infrastructure for Basalt's clinical and operational platforms.
• Work in a fast-paced environment to develop secure, high-performance applications.

Skills

5+ years of experience with production-grade backend applications

FastAPI, Django, or Flask

Healthcare data formats (FHIR, HL7, X12)

HIPAA security and privacy knowledge

Cloud infrastructure (AWS or GCP)

Relational and NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, MongoDB)

Git, Docker, and CI/CD tools

Clear communication skills

Job description

Job Description

We’re looking for a Senior Python Developer to join our engineering team and help build the back-end infrastructure powering Basalt’s clinical and operational platforms. This is a senior‑level role for a developer who thrives in fast‑paced environments, understands the unique challenges of healthcare data, and is passionate about building secure, high‑performance applications at scale.

Restrictions

• No telecommuting
• Agencies are OK

Requirements

• Telecommuting is OK
• No Agencies Please
• Must be authorized to work in the United States and do not require sponsorship now or in the future (e.g., H‑1B, OPT, or similar employment visas)

Must‑Have Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience building production‑grade backend applications with Python
• Strong experience with FastAPI, Django, or Flask in a microservice architecture
• Deep understanding of healthcare data formats, including FHIR, HL7, and X12
• Knowledge of HIPAA security and privacy requirements
• Experience working with cloud infrastructure (preferably AWS or GCP)
• Proficient with relational and NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB)
• Strong familiarity with Git, Docker, and CI/CD tools like GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or CircleCI
• Flexibility to work with new and varied technology
• Clear, concise communication skills—able to write and speak effectively to both technical and non‑technical audiences

Nice‑to‑Have

• Experience integrating with EHR systems (e.g., Epic, Cerner, Athena)
• Familiarity with task queues (e.g., Celery, RQ) and async workflows
• Exposure to healthcare billing systems, claims workflows, or population health tools
• Experience with observability tools (e.g., Datadog, Prometheus, Sentry)