Backend Python Engineer (APIs, Databases & Cloud) - Remote

dexter health·Remote(Cologne)
Software Development

WFA Digital Insight

The demand for skilled backend engineers in the healthcare sector has grown significantly, with a 25% increase in job postings over the past year. As healthcare technology continues to evolve, companies like dexter health are at the forefront of innovation. With a focus on AI-powered software, dexter health is looking for a talented Backend Python Engineer to join their team. This role is ideal for those with a passion for improving healthcare outcomes and a knack for navigating complex backend systems. Before applying, candidates should be aware that this role requires a high level of autonomy, a strong understanding of Python and cloud technologies, and excellent problem-solving skills.

Job Description

About the Role

As a Backend Python Engineer at dexter health, you will play a critical role in improving and scaling the backend systems behind the company's AI-powered software for care teams. Your primary focus will be on developing and maintaining backend systems written in Python, working heavily with databases, data models, and external APIs. You will be responsible for building and improving integrations with third-party healthcare software providers, ensuring seamless data synchronization and validation.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Python backend development, experience with databases and data models, and a solid understanding of REST APIs, authentication, and error handling. You will work closely with the existing team, but will be expected to take real responsibility for improving backend stability and delivery speed.

dexter health is a dynamic and innovative company that values speed, intelligence, and ownership. As a member of the team, you will be expected to operate with a high level of autonomy, making progress under ambiguity and caring about outcomes more than titles.

What You Will Do

  • Develop and maintain backend systems written in Python
  • Work heavily with databases, data models, and external APIs
  • Build and improve integrations with third-party healthcare software providers
  • Maintain data transformation, validation, and synchronization logic
  • Debug production issues, data inconsistencies, sync failures, and API problems
  • Improve testing, validation, monitoring, health checks, and failure handling
  • Work with cloud technologies such as GCP, AWS, Azure, or comparable platforms
  • Work with serverless functions, background jobs, schedulers, async workflows, or similar backend infrastructure
  • Use AI development tools as a core part of your daily workflow
  • Write clean, maintainable, testable backend code

What We Are Looking For

  • Strong Python backend experience in production environments
  • Experience with databases, data models, and API integrations
  • Solid understanding of REST APIs, authentication, retries, rate limits, and error handling
  • Experience with cloud technologies such as GCP, AWS, Azure, or similar
  • Experience with background jobs, schedulers, serverless functions, async workflows, or comparable backend infrastructure
  • Strong debugging instincts across logs, cloud services, databases, and external APIs
  • Experience writing tests and validating backend behavior before shipping
  • Ability to work with typed Python, structured data models, and validation frameworks
  • Serious experience using AI development tools such as Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, Copilot, or similar
  • High intelligence, fast learning speed, bias to action, and ownership mindset
  • Comfortable with ambiguity, fast decisions, and a high-trust startup environment

Nice to Have

  • Experience with healthcare software, healthcare data, or integration middleware
  • Experience with async Python and concurrent API calls
  • Familiarity with GraphQL clients
  • Experience with document databases, NoSQL systems, or event-driven backend systems
  • Experience with Docker, CI/CD, secrets management, or observability tooling

Benefits and Perks

  • Remote work arrangement with a dynamic and innovative company
  • Opportunity to work on AI-powered software for care teams
  • Collaborative and high-trust startup environment
  • Professional development opportunities to improve your skills and knowledge
  • Access to the latest AI development tools and technologies
  • Flexible working hours and a healthy work-life balance
  • Competitive compensation package
  • Equity options for eligible employees
  • Comprehensive health insurance package
  • Generous paid time off policy
  • Remote stipend to support your home office setup

How to Stand Out

  • Make sure you have a strong understanding of Python and its applications in backend development before applying.
  • Highlight your experience with databases, data models, and API integrations in your resume and cover letter.
  • Be prepared to demonstrate your problem-solving skills and ability to work with complex backend systems.
  • Show a willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies, including AI development tools.
  • Don't be afraid to ask questions during the interview process to demonstrate your interest in the role and the company.
  • Be prepared to provide examples of your previous work, including code samples and project descriptions.
  • Research the company and the role thoroughly to understand the company culture and values.

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