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