LabXchange LLC
Senior Backend Python Developer
LabXchange LLC, New Bedford, Massachusetts, United States, 02740
Job Description
Job Description
We're a fast-moving startup focused on healthcare integrations and advanced decision-making, using Python, FastAPI, and Temporal in AWS. We're looking for a
Senior Backend Developer
to take over leadership of a small dev team and drive both hands-on coding and team guidance. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys building, mentoring, and improving backend infrastructure at scale. This position will by hybrid and will require 3 days in our New Bedford, MA office. Tech Stack Python 3.10+ FastAPI Temporal.io Docker / Docker Compose PostgreSQL AWS (ECS, S3, RDS, Lambda, etc.) Redis GitHub Actions (CI/CD) Celery or other task queues (nice to have) Responsibilities Own and evolve backend architecture built with Fast API and Temporal workflows. Collaborate with product and infrastructure leads to design scalable APIs. Guide and mentor junior developers, reviewing code and setting best practices. Maintain and enhance CI/CD pipelines (preferably GitHub Actions). Write clean, testable, and well-documented code. Troubleshoot production issues and implement robust
logging/observability. Work closely with DevOps and frontend teams to support a smooth release process. Requirements 5+ years of experience in backend Python development. Strong knowledge of asynchronous programming (async/await). Experience with Docker and containerized development. Prior experience with FastAPI (or Flask + willingness to ramp up). Understanding of distributed systems and workflow engines (Temporal preferred). Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and GitHub Actions. Excellent communication skills and experience leading or mentoring dev teams. Bonus Skills Experience in healthcare or HIPAA-compliant environments. Familiarity with HL7, EDI, or healthcare APIs. Frontend experience (React) or Django familiarity. Terraform or IaC practices. Comprehensive benefit package available
Job Description
We're a fast-moving startup focused on healthcare integrations and advanced decision-making, using Python, FastAPI, and Temporal in AWS. We're looking for a
Senior Backend Developer
to take over leadership of a small dev team and drive both hands-on coding and team guidance. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys building, mentoring, and improving backend infrastructure at scale. This position will by hybrid and will require 3 days in our New Bedford, MA office. Tech Stack Python 3.10+ FastAPI Temporal.io Docker / Docker Compose PostgreSQL AWS (ECS, S3, RDS, Lambda, etc.) Redis GitHub Actions (CI/CD) Celery or other task queues (nice to have) Responsibilities Own and evolve backend architecture built with Fast API and Temporal workflows. Collaborate with product and infrastructure leads to design scalable APIs. Guide and mentor junior developers, reviewing code and setting best practices. Maintain and enhance CI/CD pipelines (preferably GitHub Actions). Write clean, testable, and well-documented code. Troubleshoot production issues and implement robust
logging/observability. Work closely with DevOps and frontend teams to support a smooth release process. Requirements 5+ years of experience in backend Python development. Strong knowledge of asynchronous programming (async/await). Experience with Docker and containerized development. Prior experience with FastAPI (or Flask + willingness to ramp up). Understanding of distributed systems and workflow engines (Temporal preferred). Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and GitHub Actions. Excellent communication skills and experience leading or mentoring dev teams. Bonus Skills Experience in healthcare or HIPAA-compliant environments. Familiarity with HL7, EDI, or healthcare APIs. Frontend experience (React) or Django familiarity. Terraform or IaC practices. Comprehensive benefit package available