Backend Engineer – Python/Django

Python and Django developer needed. Join the team for a UK-based healthcare company that enables remote patient monitoring, clinical research, and personalized healthcare.

What You'll Do

• Design and develop backend features using Python and Django REST Framework
• Maintain and improve the architecture, performance, and scalability of the backend codebase
• Collaborate closely with frontend developers and product owners
• Drive best practices in coding and testing for backend development
• Conduct code reviews

What We're Looking For

• 3+ years of experience in backend development with strong knowledge of Python and Django
• Solid understanding of RESTful API design and microservices architecture
• Experience with PostgreSQL, Redis, and message queues (Kafka preferred)
• Strong knowledge of Docker, containerization, and cloud platforms (GCP/AWS/Azure)
• Ability to write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code
• Proficiency in version control systems like Git
• Excellent communication skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving
• Upper-intermediate English level or higher with good spoken and written skills

Nice to Have

• Experience with MongoDB and NoSQL databases
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and Kubernetes/cHelm deployments
• Exposure to healthcare domain or medical device integrations
• Knowledge of async programming and performance optimization techniques