Senior Back End Engineer

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Senior Back-End Engineer with a strong focus on Python to join our global, fast-growing team. You will play a pivotal role in designing, building, and scaling the backend infrastructure of our innovative platform. In addition to owning critical backend components, you will act as a mentor to junior engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous learning. While your primary responsibility will be back-end development, you will also have opportunities to collaborate across the full stack, ensuring the platform meets the highest standards of performance, reliability, and security.

Responsibilities

• Architect and develop distributed, scalable back-end services and APIs, primarily in Python.

• Mentor and guide junior engineers by providing technical leadership, conducting code reviews, and sharing best practices.

• Collaborate with front-end engineers to build and optimize APIs that facilitate seamless communication between front-end and back-end components.

• Design and maintain data models using relational and/or NoSQL databases.

• Implement robust security measures to protect user data and system integrity.

• Optimize and monitor system performance, proactively identifying opportunities for improvement.

• Work closely with global teams (US and India), effectively coordinating across time zones and diverse cultural backgrounds.

• Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in back-end technologies and best practices, and help drive continuous improvement across the engineering team.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in back-end development, with a strong track record in Python (Flask, Django, FastAPI, or similar frameworks).

• Proven ability to mentor and develop junior engineers, ensuring they grow in their technical and professional skills.

• Experience working in distributed/global teams (US and India) and effectively collaborating across multiple time zones.

• Experience with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and familiarity with NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, DynamoDB).

• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and deploying production-grade services.

• Demonstrated experience building and deploying RESTful or GraphQL APIs.

• Proficiency in implementing security best practices and writing clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.

• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.

• Experience with full-stack development (front-end technologies) is a plus.

Why Frontera Health?

• Impactful Mission: Work on challenging and meaningful projects that leverage cutting-edge technologies (AI/ML) to improve pediatric healthcare in underserved communities.

• Growth & Innovation: Be at the forefront of innovation, collaborating with a talented and passionate team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

• Professional Development: Join a culture that values mentorship, learning, and continuous improvement.

• Global Collaboration: Engage with team members around the world, broadening your perspective and fostering diverse ideas.

• Competitive Compensation: We offer a competitive salary and benefits package.

• Make a Difference: Help shape the future of behavioral healthcare and positively influence the lives of children and families in rural communities.

Join us in building the future of pediatric healthcare! If you’re a seasoned engineer looking to make a real impact while mentoring the next generation of developers—and enjoy working within a global team—we’d love to hear from you.