My client are an exciting medical technology company committed to harnessing artificial intelligence and machine learning to advance healthcare delivery. Their mission is to create innovative solutions that enhance patient outcomes, streamline clinical workflows, and optimize resource use across the healthcare system. Their technologies have a significant impact, empowering healthcare providers to make data-driven decisions that can potentially save lives and reduce healthcare disparities.

They are seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to architect and build the backend and data infrastructure that powers our advanced AI-driven healthcare solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and maintain backend systems in Python using FastAPI to support machine learning and predictive analytics models.
• Build and enhance RESTful APIs and backend services for seamless integration with both front-end applications and data science workflows.
• Architect and oversee a data platform on AWS to handle storage, processing, and retrieval of healthcare data while ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate closely with data and machine learning engineers to streamline data access, storage, and processing within the team.
• Set up and manage CI/CD pipelines to support rapid deployment and iteration of backend services.
• Utilize AWS services (e.g., EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda) to create a scalable, secure, and reliable backend infrastructure.
• Ensure all backend services meet security and compliance standards required in healthcare environments.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in backend development, with a focus on designing and scaling backend systems and data platforms.
• Proficiency in Python and FastAPI, with proven experience developing backend services and APIs.
• Strong experience with AWS, including EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, and other essential services for backend infrastructure.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines and deployment tools, ensuring consistent and high-quality software delivery.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a demonstrated ability to architect solutions for high-performance, data-driven applications.
• Effective communication skills and a collaborative approach to working with interdisciplinary teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in designing and optimizing relational (PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases to support dynamic data needs and scalability

Benefits

• Long term incentives
• 25+ days holiday
• Clear development pathway

Following your application Joe Templeman, a specialist AI Recruiter will discuss the opportunity with you in detail.

He will be more than happy to answer any questions relating to the industry and the potential for your career growth. The conversation can also progress further to discussing other opportunities, which are also available right now or will be imminently becoming available.

This position has been highly popular, and it is likely that it will close prematurely. We recommend applying as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

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Joe Templeman

Sales Manager – Barrington James

Email: jtempleman (at) barringtonjames.com