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We are seeking a highly capable Software Engineer to join our engineering team and take ownership of several critical components of our cloud-hosted health tech platform. The platform is built primarily using Next.js, Django, PostgresQL, and Nodejs, and is deployed on AWS.

In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining and improving the platform's backend systems and APis, as well as collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure rellable, secure, end scalable operations. You will also play a key role in code quality, system monitoring, and automation efforts.

This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a cloud-native fast-paced environment and is ready to take end-to-end responsibility for modem web applications powering real world healthcare workflows

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Third-party Intergration Experience:
  • Integrating with APis for payments (e.g, Stripe), Insurance, or scheduling
  • Handling authentication flows (OAuth2.0, JWT), webhooks, and rate limits
• Security and Compliance Awareness:
  • Familiarity with RBAC, secure coding standards, and security headers
  • Understanding of compliance considerations (HIPAA, SOC2, GDPR)
• DevOps Collaboration:
  • Experience with Docker and CI/CD tooling
  • Exposure to infrastructure-as-code (e.g, Terraform, Bicep, CloudFormation)
• Monitoring and Optimization:
  • Hands-on with performance tuning and resource optimization in AWS
  • Familiarity with observability tools (e.g., CloudWatch, Datadog, Sentry)
• Cross-Team Communication:
  • Comfortable working with designers, PMs, and DevOps
  • Able to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 3+ years of professional experience in software development
• Proficiency in:
  • Python and Django for backend development
  • JavaScript/TypeScript and Next.js for frontend or servercendered web interfaces
  • Nodejs for building and maintaining services (especially authentication)
• Strong expenience with PostgreSOl or equivalent ROBMS
• Solid knowledge of cloud architecture, especially AWS services such as EC2, ECS, S3, IAM, RDS, and CloudWatch
• Understanding of RESTful API design and web application security
• Version control experience using Git and working with collaborative GitHub workflows

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop, maintain, and optimize web applications and APis using Django, Next.js, and Node. js
• Inplement new features and enhancements based on business and product requirements
• Troubleshoot production issues and implement monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions
• Integrate with third party systems such as payment processors and identity providers
• Collaborate with DevOps to maintain CI/CD pipelines and AWS infrastructure (ECS, EC2. RDS, S3, CloudWatch)
• Ensure code quality, maintainability, and security through testing and code revlews
• Write and maintain technical documentation for services, APis, and deployment processes
• Work with product managers, designers, and fellow engineers to deliver business value iteratively