Staff Backend Engineer
Core
Architecting and building scalable Python backend systems for a global AI healthcare platform serving millions of patients and clinicians.
Role type
Staff Backend Engineer (Python/Architecture)
Builds
Scalable backend services, shared libraries, CI/CD pipelines, and migration tooling for a medical AI platform.
Domain
Healthcare / AI / Distributed Systems (via careerplan.io/jobs/711a65a3-57de-4088-a721-eff232dc53bc-staff-backend-engineer-at-heidi)
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Python (async), FastAPI, Django, PostgreSQL, NoSQL, Distributed Systems, TDD/BDD, Observability, Monorepo management, HIPAA compliance
Preferred skills
AI-assisted coding tools, Large-scale refactoring, Event-driven patterns, Zero-downtime migrations
Technologies
Python, FastAPI, Django, SQLAlchemy, PostgreSQL, Datadog, pytest
Responsibilities
Define service boundaries and interface contracts, design backend architecture, build developer tooling and paved roads, perform large-scale refactors, maintain system health and observability, mentor engineers, collaborate on product-architecture alignment.
Seniority
Staff, technical leadership & architecture
