Backend Software Engineer

Sirona Medical

Backend Software Engineer responsible for developing data-intensive applications using Python for a cloud-native radiology platform. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to innovate radiology workflows and improve physician efficiency.

Posted 7/14/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $100,000 - $110,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in API design and development using Python, with a strong focus on performance optimization and testing practices. Capable of collaborating across teams to deliver innovative solutions while mentoring peers in coding standards and design techniques.

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Python ProgrammingAPI DesignDatabase ManagementPerformance OptimizationStrong Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

PythonAPI DesignSQLNoSQLPerformance OptimizationTest-Driven DevelopmentCode ReviewPair ProgrammingEnd-to-End Solution ArchitectureProblem Requirements Gathering

Soft Skills

MentoringCollaborationProblem-SolvingCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Amazon AWSDjangoDockerKubernetes

Industry Keywords

Web ServicesData ManagementQuality EngineeringProduct ManagementGTM Team Collaboration

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSDjangoDockerKubernetesNoSQLPythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Create API solutions for internal and external web services for storing and exposing all data ingested or generated by radiologists, using test-driven development to write well-tested code
Build performant and reliable services and solutions to manage and transfer the large amount of data to clients
Collaborate with frontend and quality engineers to spec, write, test, and deploy code
Brainstorm features with product managers, designers, scientists and GTM team
Turn our vision into a tangible roadmap every quarter by working with engineers, product managers and senior leadership
Mentor and train other team members on design techniques and coding standards to raise the bar for the team
Gather problem requirements from Product and customize feedback and create innovative solutions
Review, plan and architect end-to-end solutions
Focus on company goals and trade off solutions based on cost and value
Run code reviews and pair programming with other engineers in the organization
Contribute to strong testing practices to avoid regressions in the solutions provided

Requirements

What you’ll need

1+ years of experience with Python or similar object oriented language (Python3 preferred)
1+ years API design experience
1+ years Database experience (SQL or NOSQL)
Experience with performance and optimization problems, particularly at large scale, and a demonstrated ability to both diagnose and prevent these problems
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including writing Docs and RFCs
Ability to determine the trade offs of multiple solutions and choose the appropriate one given the business needs
Bonus points: Amazon AWS, Django, Docker, Kubernetes and general full-stack experience

Benefits

Comp & perks

Stock Options
Unlimited PTO
Medical, dental, vision insurance
Life insurance
Maternity and Paternity Leave
401K matching
Apple equipment
Sponsorship for conferences, continuing education, etc
Dynamic engineering role–technological innovation is at the core of our business
Growth and learning opportunities from a startup environment include working closely with an international team of scientists, engineers, platform architects, programmers and professionals
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