Senior Python Developer

Job Description

We’re looking for a Senior Python Developer to join our engineering team and help build the back-end infrastructure powering Basalt’s clinical and operational platforms. This is a senior‑level role for a developer who thrives in fast‑paced environments, understands the unique challenges of healthcare data, and is passionate about building secure, high‑performance applications at scale.

• No telecommuting
• Agencies are OK

• Telecommuting is OK
• No Agencies Please
• Must be authorized to work in the United States and do not require sponsorship now or in the future (e.g., H‑1B, OPT, or similar employment visas)

• 5+ years of professional experience building production‑grade backend applications with Python
• Strong experience with FastAPI, Django, or Flask in a microservice architecture
• Deep understanding of healthcare data formats, including FHIR, HL7, and X12
• Knowledge of HIPAA security and privacy requirements
• Experience working with cloud infrastructure (preferably AWS or GCP)
• Proficient with relational and No
  
  SQL databases (e.g., Postgre
  
  SQL, Mongo
  
  DB)
• Strong familiarity with Git, Docker, and CI/CD tools like Git Hub Actions, Jenkins, or CircleCI
• Flexibility to work with new and varied technology
• Clear, concise communication skills—able to write and speak effectively to both technical and non‑technical audiences

• Experience integrating with EHR systems (e.g., Epic, Cerner, Athena)
• Familiarity with task queues (e.g., Celery, RQ) and async workflows
• Exposure to healthcare billing systems, claims workflows, or population health tools
• Experience with observability tools (e.g., Datadog, Prometheus, Sentry)