Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. 3Pillar is a technology company focused on delivering transformative healthcare technology solutions. The Senior Python Backend Engineer will lead the development of scalable, cloud-native backend services and APIs for the BX clinical research platform, while mentoring engineers and guiding architecture, infrastructure, security, and project delivery.
Responsibilities
- Facilitate effective communication with client project stakeholders regarding project status and technical recommendations
- Lead the design and development of backend services and APIs using Python and the Pyramid framework on AWS
- Architect and manage PostgreSQL schemas, queries, and performance optimizations for clinical-grade data
- Build and maintain AWS infrastructure including Kubernetes (EKS), Lambda, API Gateway, and cloud-to-cloud integration patterns
- Define backend coding standards, API design patterns, security best practices, and testing strategies
- Mentor and guide backend engineers, driving engineering excellence across the team
- Engage in agile software development including stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and estimation
- Independently drive project delivery within defined architecture, demonstrating autonomy from conceptualization to deployment
Skills
- * Experience/expertise in the following areas specified below:
- + *Design and implement scalable backend services and APIs using Python*
- + *Architect PostgreSQL databases with strong skills in schema design, query optimization, and data integrity*
- + *Utilize AWS services: Kubernetes (EKS), Lambda, API Gateway, RDS, S3, IAM, and cloud-to-cloud integrations*
- + *Mentor engineers, conduct code reviews, and enforce engineering standards across the team*
- + *Deliver production systems with high reliability, observability, and security*
- - *Languages: Python, javascript, SQL, REST API*
- - *OAUTH 2*
- - *Docker*
- - *Database: PostgreSQL (advanced — schema design, performance tuning, stored procedures)*
- - *Cloud: AWS – Kubernetes (EKS), Lambda*
- - *Tools: Jira, Bitbucket/GitHub, Slack/Teams*
- * *Framework: Pyramid (Python web framework)*
- * *VsCode*
- * *Typescript*
- * *Snowflake*
- * *SQL Alchemy (ORM)*
- * 6+ years of backend engineering experience, including 2+ years in a lead or tech lead role
- * Strong understanding of SOLID principles, OOP, and clean architecture patterns
- * Familiarity with OWASP security practices
- * English proficiency
- * Experience with clinical or healthcare data systems (HL7, FHIR, GxP, 21 CFR Part 11)
- * Knowledge of microservices and serverless architectural patterns
- * Experience with Docker, container orchestration, and modern CI/CD tooling
- * Proficiency with unit testing, integration testing, and TDD practices
Benefits
- Medical Insurance benefits as per company policy.
- Dental insurance as per company policy.
- Vision insurance as per company policy.
- Employer paid Disability, Life, and AD&D insurance
- Unlimited PTO
- Paid parental leave
- 401K
- Flexible work policy
- 12 Paid Holidays
- Flexible work environment – whether it’s the office, your home, or a blend of both.
- Remote-first approach from interviews to onboarding.
- Fitness offerings.
- Mental health plans (country-dependent).
- Generous time off.
- Career growth and development opportunities across projects, offerings, and industries.
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