Senior Backend Engineer (Python / FastAPI)

The Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced Backend Python Engineer to build robust, scalable APIs and services that power our digital products in the life sciences sector. Working closely with our Frontend/UX team and Data Scientists, you will design the backend infrastructure required to process, manage, and serve complex bioinformatics and machine learning data. In this highly collaborative role, you will tackle challenges ranging from optimizing database queries for massive datasets to architecting cloud-native solutions on AWS. We value engineers who are comfortable exploring complex data structures, establishing clean API boundaries, and ensuring high reliability as we scale our platforms to support critical scientific innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain high-performance, asynchronous backend services and robust RESTful APIs.
• Architect, deploy, and manage scalable and secure cloud infrastructure, utilizin...