Senior Python Developer

We’re looking for a

Senior Software Engineer

to join a highly dynamic and innovative engineering team building modern, cloud-based solutions in the fast-growing

Digital Health

space. This is an opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies on products that genuinely improve people’s lives.

You’ll be part of a team of curious problem-solvers and innovators who continuously challenge themselves to build better, more scalable, and more impactful solutions. The work is meaningful, technically challenging, and highly visible.

What You’ll Do

Design and implement

cloud-native backend services

, including microservices and serverless architectures

Lead backend development across multiple services, ensuring systems are

scalable, secure, and high-performing

Apply

security best practices

, including encryption, secure APIs, and data protection

Collaborate closely with frontend engineers, product managers, and business stakeholders to deliver solutions aligned with user and business needs

Define and uphold

coding standards

, best practices, and testing strategies across the codebase

Monitor, analyse, and optimise system performance and reliability

Troubleshoot and resolve issues across distributed systems and services

Contribute to and improve

DevOps practices and culture

Provide

technical leadership and mentorship

to junior engineers

Why This Role Matters

High Impact:

You’ll work on mission-critical products with real-world impact and high customer visibility

Ownership \& Autonomy:

You’ll have the freedom to make technical decisions, build features end-to-end, and influence product and architectural direction

Purpose-Driven Work:

Your contributions will directly support safer, more effective healthcare solutions

Leadership \& Growth:

You’ll play a key role in mentoring others and fostering a culture of learning and continuous improvement

What We’re Looking For

5+ years

of backend software engineering experience, including

2+ years in a cloud environment

Strong experience designing and building

scalable, highly available backend systems

Hands-on expertise with

cloud platforms

such as AWS, Azure, or GCP

Experience with

microservices architecture

, RESTful APIs, and containerization technologies

Proven ability to solve cross-team technical challenges and drive initiatives beyond your immediate scope

Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly

A proactive, collaborative mindset with a strong sense of ownership and curiosity

Qualifications \& Technical Experience

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field

End-to-end experience across the

full software development lifecycle

Strong knowledge of

cloud infrastructure

, Docker, and Kubernetes

Proficiency in at least one backend programming language

Solid understanding of

SQL and NoSQL databases

, including large-scale data handling

Experience with

high-scale batch and/or streaming data processing systems

Experience running and maintaining

production systems

Strong expertise in

RESTful and GraphQL APIs