Remote (Global) Full-time

Sharecare is hiring a Sr. Python Engineer - Remote

About the Role

A pioneering digital wellness platform dedicated to holistic health management seeks a seasoned Senior Backend Python Developer to elevate our technological infrastructure. Job Summary: We are recruiting an experienced Backend Python Developer with advanced expertise in constructing and improving APIs within server-side applications. The primary responsibilities encompass developing and maintaining services supporting client-facing platforms. This role will provide technical leadership across the development team, conduct comprehensive code reviews, and report directly to the Engineering Leadership for Home Health. A robust commitment to collaborative problem-solving, superior system design, and delivering reliable, architecturally sound products is crucial. Essential Functions: - Develop server-side features and improvements securely and with high performance - Address technical challenges of moderate complexity - Optimize application performance, quality, and responsiveness - Create code adhering to internal standards of style and maintainability - Confidently implement moderately sized features with minimal team guidance - Provide mentorship for Junior and Intermediate Engineers, facilitating professional growth Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science - 6+ years enterprise application development experience - Advanced Python and Django Rest Framework proficiency - Extensive scalable REST API development background - Expert in SQL and NoSQL database solutions like PostgreSQL - Proven capability in performance optimization and diagnostic strategies - Strong ability to communicate complex technical architectures - Comprehensive understanding of Data structures and Algorithms - Exceptional communication skills for consensus-building - Demonstrated project ownership from conceptualization to production Our organization embraces Equal Opportunity Employment principles. Qualified candidates will be considered regardless of race, color, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, or protected status.

Required Skills
PythonDjango Rest FrameworkREST APIsPostgreSQLSQLNoSQLPerformance OptimizationCode ReviewScalable ArchitectureBackend Development
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Sharecare

Sharecare is a digital healthcare company that delivers software and tech-enabled services to stakeholders across the healthcare ecosystem to help improve care quality, drive better outcomes, and lower costs. Through its data-driven AI insights, evidence-based resources, and comprehensive platform – including benefits navigation, care management, home care resources, health information management, and more – Sharecare helps people easily and efficiently manage their healthcare and improve their well-being.

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Category backend
Posted 4 months ago