Senior Backend Engineer (Python) - High-Impact Startup Role

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Join a fast-growing, mission-driven startup building in the healthcare space. As a Senior Backend Engineer, you'll build and scale backend systems in Python, collaborate with a tight-knit engineering team, and contribute to architecture, product decisions, and technical direction.

Key Highlights
High-impact startup role
Backend-leaning full-stack role
Collaborative environment
Key Responsibilities
Building and scaling backend systems in Python
Working across the stack when needed
Collaborating closely with a tight-knit engineering team
Technical Skills Required
Python TypeScript React AWS Docker
Benefits & Perks
Up to $230K base equity
Remote work
Relocation support available
Nice to Have
Exposure to LLMs / Generative AI

Job Description


Senior Backend Engineer (Python) High-Impact Startup Role


We’re working with a fast-growing, mission-driven startup building in the healthcare space. They’re a small, high-calibre team (Less than 10 engineers) looking to hire their next engineer someone who can take real ownership and move fast.


This is a backend-leaning full-stack role, ideal for someone who thrives in early-stage environments and wants to have a direct impact on product and engineering decisions.


What you’ll be doing

  • Building and scaling backend systems in Python
  • Working across the stack when needed (TypeScript / React)
  • Shipping quickly in a low-process, high-ownership environment
  • Collaborating closely with a tight-knit engineering team
  • Contributing to architecture, product decisions, and technical direction


What we’re looking for

  • 5+ years in software engineering (backend-leaning)
  • Strong experience with Python in production
  • Background in early-stage startups (Pre-Seed → Series B/C preferred)
  • Comfortable working across the stack
  • Experience with AWS, Docker (nice to have)
  • Exposure to LLMs / Generative AI (a plus)
  • Strong communication skills and ability to take ownership
  • Genuine interest in healthcare / healthtech


Comp & Perks

  • Up to 230K Base
  • Equity
  • Remote!
  • Relocation support available


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