Technical Lead, Python Backend Engineer

3Pillar Global

Lead Python backend engineer role at 3Pillar, focused on transforming healthcare technology. Collaborate on scalable cloud-native solutions impacting clinical trial outcomes.

Posted 4/29/2026contractRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $85 - $95 per hourWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudDockerJavaScriptKubernetesPostgresPythonSQLTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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*
Must-Have Skills & Tools:
*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*
Good to Have Skills
*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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

PythonPostgreSQLAWSKubernetesLambdaAPI GatewayREST APIOAUTH 2DockerSQL

Soft Skills

communicationmentoringleadershipengineering excellenceautonomyagile developmentcode reviewsproject deliverycollaborationproblem-solving