Offer summary

Qualifications:

Master's Degree in a relevant field is required., 3–6 years of backend development experience, particularly with Python., Strong command of API development and experience with databases like PostgreSQL and MongoDB., Familiarity with cloud services and containerized deployments is essential..

Key responsibilities:

Design, build, and maintain APIs and core backend systems.

Write scalable and maintainable Python code using frameworks like FastAPI and Django.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product managers and frontend engineers.

Participate in code reviews and contribute to CI/CD improvements.

Job description

We seek a talented and passionate UI Software Engineer with extensive experience in React.js to join our dynamic team. As a UI Software Engineer, you will be crucial in designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality web applications. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including designers, product managers, and backend engineers, to create seamless and engaging user experiences.

Responsibilities

Design, build, and maintain APIs, services, and core backend systems

Write scalable and maintainable Python code (we use frameworks like FastAPI and Django)

Work with databases (PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis) and message queues (Kafka, RabbitMQ)

Optimize the performance and reliability of backend systems

Collaborate with product managers, frontend engineers, and data teams

Participate in code reviews, architecture discussions, and CI/CD improvements

Minimum Qualifications:

Master's Degree - Required

3–6 years of backend development experience

Strong command of Python and API development

Experience with relational and non-relational databases

Familiarity with containerized deployments and cloud services

Understanding of system design, caching, and scalability

Passion for clean, testable code and good engineering practices

Nice to haves.....

Experience with microservices architecture

Knowledge of GraphQL, gRPC, or event-driven systems

Exposure to data pipelines or ML infrastructure

Contributions to open-source projects

Our Tech Stack

Languages: Python (FastAPI, Django), JavaScript/TypeScript (Node.js for microservices)

Databases: PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis

Infrastructure: Docker, Kubernetes, AWS/GCP

CI/CD & DevOps: GitHub Actions, Terraform, Helm, Prometheus

APIs: REST, GraphQL

Monitoring: Grafana, ELK, Datadog

A bit of info about who we are:

We are a Bio-IT startup based in San Francisco and India, backed by two of the largest health care institutional investors: 8vc (https://8vc.com/bio-it) and Optum / United Health Group (Fortune #5 company). We are an innovator in clinical research execution and work with some of the largest pharma companies to accelerate their medical innovations to market. We are currently in stealth mode and have a limited web presence, but we have recently raised over $30mn from our Seed/Series A, which is one of the largest funding rounds in our industry. Our founders are successful serial entrepreneurs, with three of their past companies leading to IPOs (VMware, MobileIron) or exits (LexentBio acquired by Roche).

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