Software Engineer, Cloud Engineer - Software, Backend Developer

We’re hiring a Staff Software Engineer to play a foundational role on our engineering team. You’ll be joining a newly formed team of three engineers, collaborating on technical direction and fostering shared growth as we build the operating system for pediatric care.

In this role, you’ll architect and build robust backend systems, scalable data workflows, and intuitive interfaces for families and care teams. You’ll partner closely with clinical operations, design, and product leaders to deliver seamless experiences that connect modern patient‑facing apps, staff tools, and external systems like EHRs and payers.

You’ll work primarily in Django and AWS, with opportunities to contribute across our full stack (React/Type Script). This is a rare opportunity to shape foundational systems and culture at an early stage — with meaningful impact on children and families nationwide.

To summarize, you will:

• Shape and refine system design and architecture for core platform components, services, and APIs
• Write clean, maintainable, and secure backend code using Django and Python
• Strengthen infrastructure, reliability, and observability best practices in AWS
• Support and mentor teammates through code reviews, pairing, and design discussions
• Build integrations with external clinical and data systems (e.g., FHIR, HL7, SFTP, payers)
• Contribute to internal tools and user‑facing experiences across web/mobile
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with clinical, product, and operations partners
• Help establish engineering standards, documentation, and team processes
• Contribute to an engineering culture grounded in curiosity, accountability, and collaboration

• Telecommuting is OK
• No Agencies Please

• 8+ years of professional software engineering experience, including ownership of complex systems
• Deep expertise in backend development and system design
• Expert proficiency with Django (or equivalent Python frameworks) and AWS
• Experience designing and scaling APIs, data models, and distributed systems
• Good judgment for balancing progress and perfection — right‑sizing solutions, avoiding scope creep
• Experience mentoring peers and contributing to technical decision‑making
• Strong communication skills and comfort working with non‑technical stakeholders
• U.S.
  
  -based and authorized to work in the U.S. (Boston/Needham proximity is a strong plus)

Bonus Points

• Experience with healthcare data interfaces and standards (FHIR, HL7, CCD/CCDA, HIEs)
• Background in early‑stage environments building systems from first principles
• Exposure to React, Type Script, or other modern JS frameworks
• Experience in regulated environments or handling sensitive data

Bluebird Kids Health provides underserved communities with new access to value‑based pediatric primary care. Our mission is simple and bold: provide exceptional care, so every child can thrive. We deliver comprehensive primary and urgent care with 24/7 support, proactive care coordination, chronic condition management, and population health programs that improve outcomes and reduce healthcare costs — all while creating a joyful experience for families and a supportive environment for clinicians.