Backend Engineer (AI, Python)

TL;DR

Backend Engineer (AI, Python): Developing and maintaining scalable and reliable platform infrastructure and microservices for an AI-powered health tech platform with an accent on API design, database performance, and microservices architecture. Focus on ensuring high availability, security, and continuous delivery while implementing impactful API features end-to-end.

Location: Must live within commuting distance to our office in Amsterdam, Netherlands

Company

hirify.global is a global health tech company dedicated to breaking down barriers for patients seeking treatment options and enabling earlier and better treatment access through an AI-powered technology platform.

What you will do

• Design and implement scalable and reliable backend systems and infrastructure to support our products.
• Develop and maintain microservices to expose platform functionality to internal and external clients.
• Collaborate with development, quality assurance, and DevOps teams to ensure high availability, scalability, security, and continuous delivery.
• Identify and implement improvements to our platform architecture and functionality.
• Develop and maintain documentation for systems and processes.
• Mentor and train junior members of the backend team.

Requirements

• Proficiency in Python programming language.
• 3+ years of experience in the related field.
• Experience with relational databases such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, or Oracle.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure or GCP).
• Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Excellent English communication skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Impactful work that helps patients gain access to potentially lifesaving treatments.
• International work environment, scale-up energy, and a flat organizational structure.
• Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, and an Employee Stock Option Plan.
• Great career development opportunities and a learning and development budget.
• Attractive pension plan and a hybrid working model.
• Policies to support working parents and healthy lunch at the Amsterdam office.