Python Developer; Healthcare

Python Developer (Healthcare)

Join Lumenalta as a remote Python backend engineer. The role focuses on architecture, serverless services, and performance optimization.

$55,000 – $110,000 per year, based on experience and qualifications.

• Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain backend services using Python and serverless architectures (AWS Lambda or equivalent).
• Define and enforce best practices for writing concise, robust, and maintainable functional‑style code.
• Architect event‑driven systems leveraging AWS and other modern cloud platforms.
• Write and maintain unit and integration tests, adopting test‑driven development (TDD) practices.
• Collaborate with architects, product managers, data, QA, and frontend teams to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions.
• Participate in code reviews, contribute to technical discussions, and help shape best practices within the team.
• Continuously identify opportunities for performance optimization and code quality improvements.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 8+ years of professional experience in Python backend development.
• Deep experience building serverless / Lambda‑based systems (e.g., AWS Lambda).
• Strong experience with functional programming paradigms (lambda expressions, closures, higher‑order functions, map/filter/reduce).
• Solid skills in unit testing, mocking, and TDD.
• Excellent debugging, profiling, and performance‑tuning skills.
• Strong understanding of modular software design, including extensibility, error handling, and resilience.
• Good communication skills and ability to work effectively in cross‑functional remote teams.
• Familiarity with AWS services such as Dynamo
  
  DB, API Gateway, S3, and Cloud Watch is highly advantageous.

• Flexible working hours in a fully remote environment.
• Health insurance (medical and dental) for W2 employees.
• 401(k) contribution.
• Professional development fund.
• 15 days of paid time off annually.
• Access to soft‑skill development courses.

This is a fully remote, full‑time (40 hours per week, Monday‑Friday) position. Candidates must be based in U.S. time zones aligned with Pacific, Central, or Eastern regions.

Lumenalta creates impactful software solutions that drive innovation and transform businesses. With 20+ years of remote experience, we partner with visionary leaders to build cutting‑edge tech and deliver results faster through our elite teams.