Python Backend Developer
JetBridge
Posted: December 19, 2025
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Quick Summary
A Python Backend Developer will be embedded with a senior engineering team to build and maintain production backend systems that support life-saving diagnostics at a global scale.
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Job Description
Build backend systems that directly support early cancer detection, where your code helps power life-saving diagnostics at a global scale.
We’re hiring a Python Backend Developer for a mission-driven technology company operating at the intersection of biotech, data, and healthcare. You’ll work on production backend systems that process complex, high-volume data and support critical scientific and clinical workflows.
This is a remote role where you’ll be embedded with a senior engineering team building cloud-native, distributed systems with real-world impact.
What You’ll Do
- Build and maintain backend services using Python and Django / Django REST Framework.
- Design scalable, event-driven systems using Google Pub/Sub.
- Develop and operate services in Docker + Kubernetes (K8s) environments.
- Work with PostgreSQL to design reliable, performant data models.
- Implement and support workflow orchestration (e.g., Flyte or similar systems).
- Use Protocol Buffers (protobuf) for structured, high-performance service communication.
- Collaborate closely with data, platform, and domain experts to deliver production-grade systems.
What We’re Looking For
- 6+ years of experience.
- Strong backend experience with Python in production environments.
- Hands-on experience with Django / DRF.
- Experience with PostgreSQL.
- Experience deploying and operating services on Kubernetes using Docker.
- Experience with Google Pub/Sub or similar messaging systems.
- Familiarity with protobuf / protocol buffers.
- Comfortable working in distributed, asynchronous systems.
Nice to Have
- Experience with Flyte or workflow engines.
- Exposure to healthcare or life-sciences data, including FHIR / HAPI FHIR.
- Experience on GCP.