Software Development Engineer - Backend Architecture

About the role :

We're looking for a Software Development Engineer to build and maintain scalable backend systems for our healthcare platform. You'll work on high-impact features, develop robust APIs, and help ensure system reliability and performance in a fast-paced, tech-driven environment.

Responsibilities :

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable and reliable backend architectures for our healthcare applications and platforms.

• Develop and maintain high-performance APIs, ensuring seamless integration with other components of the system.

• Implement and optimise distributed systems to ensure high availability, fault tolerance, and scalability.

• Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code, adhering to best practices and industry standards.

• Continuously research and adopt new technologies and methodologies to improve system performance and maintainability.

• Actively participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to improve overall code quality.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in backend development.

• Strong knowledge of programming languages such as Python, NodeJS and Go.

• Proficiency in working with databases (SQL and NoSQL) and message brokers (e.g., Kafka).

• Deep understanding of RESTful APIs, microservices, and API design principles.

• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies (Docker).

• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.

Preferred qualifications:

• Familiarity with healthcare industry standards, such as HL7 FHIR and HIPAA, is highly desirable.

• Prior experience in the US healthcare industry, with knowledge of healthcare workflows, systems, and regulations.

• Experience with healthcare-specific technologies, such as integrations with EHR/EMR systems and the healthcare APIs ecosystem, is preferred.