Location: Remote
Type: Full-time
About the Role
We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer with strong, production-level experience in Python. You will design, develop, and maintain backend applications, services, and systems. This role involves close collaboration with product stakeholders, supporting internal teams, and engaging with customers to deliver well-structured, well-documented solutions that align with our mission and product goals.
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and maintain core services, APIs, and data workflows.
- Engage with internal and external stakeholders to understand product needs.
- Leverage product insights to guide architectural decisions.
- Create and maintain diagrams, documentation, and whiteboarding artifacts.
- Maintain and monitor infrastructure using Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) workflows.
- Apply security best practices, ensure comprehensive testing, and implement observability with tools like Datadog.
- Conduct detail-oriented code reviews focused on correctness, maintainability, and quality.
- Mentor junior engineers and set high standards for code quality and documentation.
Requirements
- Proficiency in Python with proven production experience.
- Solid understanding of backend services, APIs, and modern web architecture.
- Familiarity with diagramming/documentation tools such as Lucid.
- Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with both internal and external stakeholders.
- Track record of delivering high-quality software in a fast-paced environment.
- 3+ years of Software Engineer experience
Nice to Have
- Experience or interest in Go.
- Exposure to data processing or ML/AI workflows.
- Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, Docker, and Kubernetes.
Technologies We Use
- Languages & Frameworks: Python
- Infrastructure & Orchestration: Kubernetes, Docker, AWS
- Data Storage: PostgreSQL, AWS S3, AWS NoSQL solutions (e.g., DynamoDB)
- Workflow & Pipelines: Temporal for workflow and pipeline orchestration
- Observability & Tooling: Datadog, Lucid
Why Join Us
- Build industry-leading products that have a meaningful impact.
- Collaborate with talented, mission-driven teammates.
- Benefit from a competitive package including excellent healthcare and a 401k.
Compensation: $150,000 to $175,000 annually, based on skills, experience, licensure, and certifications.
All applicants must have legal authorization to work in the United States now and in the future without sponsorship.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. All applicants are required to reside within the continental United States.
Carta Healthcare is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive company because we serve health systems across the country; we’ve seen how our product and impact are strengthened the more we reflect that diversity. In addition, we have found and strongly believe that diverse teams are higher-performing, and we embrace the varied perspectives that our team members share with each other. As such, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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