Senior Python Developer

Basalt Health; United States; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Basalt Health is looking for a Backend Developer to design and implement scalable backend services primarily using Python. The role involves ensuring compliance with essential healthcare standards while mentoring junior developers and collaborating with various teams.

Key qualifications include experience with EHR systems like Epic, knowledge of task queues, and a familiarity with observability tools. This position allows for telecommuting.

Qualifications

• 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).

Responsibilities

• Design and implement robust backend services using Python.
• Build and maintain FHIR/HL7-compliant APIs.
• Lead architectural discussions on backend decisions.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA, SOC 2, and HITRUST standards.
• Mentor mid-level and junior developers.
• Collaborate with front-end, product, and data teams.
• Integrate with tools like Epic, Cerner, or Athenahealth.
• Develop test suites and participate in CI/CD practices.
• Monitor and improve application performance.

Skills

Integrating with EHR systems

Familiarity with task queues

Exposure to healthcare billing systems

Experience with observability tools

Job description

Job Description

• Design and implement robust, scalable, and secure backend services using Python (primarily FastAPI or Django)
• Build and maintain FHIR/HL7-compliant APIs for interoperability with EHR systems and third-party data providers
• Lead architectural discussions and drive key backend decisions around scalability, data modeling, and infrastructure
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA, SOC 2, and HITRUST standards in all aspects of backend development
• Mentor mid-level and junior developers through code reviews, pair programming, and technical design sessions
• Collaborate closely with front-end, product, and data teams to define and deliver impactful features
• Integrate with tools and services such as Epic, Cerner, or Athenahealth via standard healthcare interfaces
• Develop test suites and participate in continuous integration / continuous deployment (CI/CD) practices
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and improve application performance in staging and production environments

Restrictions

• Telecommuting is OK
• No Agencies Please

Requirements

• 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)