As a Senior Backend Software Engineer at Arine, you'll build and maintain the core APIs and data processing systems that power our healthcare platform.
You'll work with Python, AWS technologies, and both SQL and NoSQL databases to develop scalable solutions that integrate with healthcare systems and securely process patient data.
Architect and implement production-grade Python applications (REST APIs, CLIs, libraries, and scripts)
Design and build integrations with Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems (Epic, Oracle Health/Cerner), handling HL7/FHIR data formats
Lead development of new features using AWS stack
Troubleshoot and resolve production issues in mission-critical healthcare infrastructure
Establish testing standards and write comprehensive unit/integration tests
Drive technical improvements: refactor legacy code, optimize performance, reduce technical debt
Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical architecture decisions
Collaborate cross-functionally with Frontend Engineers, Data Engineers, and Clinical Operations teams

Requirements

5+ years of Python development with proven ability to build and deploy production APIs, CLIs, libraries, and scripts
Advanced proficiency in AWS Services: Lambda, DynamoDB, S3, RDS, CloudFormation, SQS, SNS, EventBridge, Kinesis
Experience with container orchestration (EKS, ECS, or Kubernetes)
Experience with healthcare data, EHR systems (Epic/Cerner), or HL7/FHIR standards
Experience in architecting and scaling multi-component distributed systems
Deep understanding of:
Synchronous vs. asynchronous design patterns and when to use each
SQL (PostgreSQL) vs. NoSQL (DynamoDB) database selection, design, and optimization
REST API design principles
Experience with Test-Driven Development (TDD), unit/integration testing, and mocking strategies
Experience with Git/GitHub workflows, branching strategies, and code review processes
Experience owning complex projects end-to-end: gathering requirements, designing solutions, implementing, and delivering
Strong communication skills to translate technical concepts for stakeholders and collaborate effectively
Experience mentoring junior engineers and contributing to technical decision-making
Experience working in fast-paced environments with the ability to adapt to changing priorities
Proven ability to deliver high-quality work against deadlines
Ability to work independently and drive initiatives forward while being a collaborative team player.

Benefits

Joining Arine offers you a dynamic role and the opportunity to contribute to the company's growth and shape its future.
You'll have unparalleled learning and growth prospects, collaborating closely with experienced Clinicians, Engineers, Software Architects, and Digital Health Entrepreneurs.

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Hard Skills & Tools

PythonAWSSQLNoSQLREST APIsEHR systemsHL7FHIRTest-Driven Developmentcontainer orchestration

Soft Skills

communicationmentoringcollaborationproblem-solvingadaptabilityproject ownershiptechnical decision-makingtime managementleadershipteam player