Senior Backend Software Engineer (Python, PostgreSQL)

Job Description

At Athelas, we are seeking a Senior Backend Software Engineer to join our team and work on our EMR integration product, Colossus. This role is perfect for those who are passionate about building integrations with challenging healthcare systems and thrive in a fast-paced environment that emphasizes rapid deployment.

Responsibilities

• Develop, enhance, and maintain EMR integration across different healthcare systems.
• Design and implement APIs, manage data storage solutions, and handle server-side application logic.
• Be an integral part of the Colossus team, focusing on creating robust and reliable back-end services.
• Collaborate with a team that values fast execution and decision-making.
• Work primarily on server-side development, including database interactions and integration with front-end components.
• Utilize a tech stack that includes Python, Flask, database management, and cloud services, among others.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field or equivalent experience.
• Strong back-end programming skills with proficiency in Python.
• Expertise in developing and managing data pipelines, as well as extensive experience with PostgreSQL or similar relational database management systems.
• Knowledge in containerization and cloud services (Docker, Kubernetes).
• At least two years of professional back-end development experience.
• A builder’s mindset with enthusiasm for high-impact projects.
• Expertise in building and maintaining production environments.
• Skills in alerting, reporting, metrics tracking, and software reliability engineering.
• Exceptional product sense with a focus on user experience and customer needs.
• A strong commitment to personal and professional growth.

Why You’ll Love Working at Athelas + Commure

• Highly Driven Team: We work hard and fast for exceptional results, knowing we’re doing mission-driven work to transform the country’s largest sector.
• Strong Backing: We are backed by top investors including General Catalyst, Sequoia, Y Combinator, Lux, Human Capital, 8VC, Greenoaks Capital, and Elad Gil.
• Incredible Growth: Prior to our merger in late 2023, Commure and Athelas had independently grown more than 500% YoY for three consecutive years. We’ve achieved Series D funding, have an industry-leading runway, and continue to scale rapidly.
• Competitive Benefits: Unlimited PTO, medical, dental, vision, excellent maternity and paternity paid time off.

Athelas + Commure is committed to creating and fostering a diverse team. We are open to all backgrounds and levels of experience and believe that great people can always find a place. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to all applicants throughout the application process.

Employees will act in accordance with the organization’s information security policies, to include but not limited to protecting assets from unauthorized access, disclosure, modification, destruction, or interference nor execute particular security processes or activities. Employees will report to the information security office any confirmed or potential events or other risks to the organization. Employees will be required to attest to these requirements upon hire and on an annual basis.