[Remote] Senior Python Engineer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Intellias is seeking a Senior Python Backend Engineer to join a team focused on building modern healthcare data solutions. The role involves backend application development using Python and FastAPI, with responsibilities including designing APIs, building distributed systems, and integrating healthcare data sources.ResponsibilitiesDesign, develop, and maintain scalable backend services using Python and FastAPIBuild and optimize asynchronous APIs and data processing workflowsDevelop and maintain MongoDB-based persistence layers using modern ODM frameworksImplement secure authentication and authorization solutions using OAuth, OpenID Connect (OIDC), and JWTCollaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate healthcare and enterprise data sourcesBuild containerized applications using Docker and support deployment workflowsTroubleshoot and resolve application, infrastructure, and performance issuesDevelop automated testing strategies and maintain high-quality engineering standardsContribute to architecture discussions, technical design reviews, and best practicesSupport integration with cloud services, storage platforms, and healthcare systemsSkills5+ years of professional software engineering experienceStrong expertise with Python developmentExperience building APIs using FastAPI or similar modern Python frameworksDeep understanding of asynchronous programming conceptsExperience working with MongoDB and document-oriented databasesKnowledge of OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect (OIDC), and JWT authenticationExperience with Docker and containerized application developmentStrong debugging, troubleshooting, and performance optimization skillsExperience writing automated tests using pytest or similar frameworksExcellent communication and collaboration skillsExperience with healthcare interoperability standards including FHIR R4Familiarity with SMART Health Cards (SHC), SMART Health Links (SHL), or healthcare data exchange solutionsExperience working with encrypted healthcare data and secure data transmissionKnowledge of Model Context Protocol (MCP) and AI integration frameworksExperience integrating external platforms such as Google Drive, OneDrive, Box, SMTP services, or FHIR serversFamiliarity with QR code and image decoding technologiesExperience with Playwright, Cucumber, or end-to-end testing frameworksKnowledge of OpenTelemetry, Prometheus, Kafka, and observability toolingExperience working with AWS services, including AWS Secrets ManagerExposure to TypeScript and React developmentCompany OverviewIntellias is a trusted technology partner to top-tier businesses and digital natives on their way to sustainable digital transformation. It was founded in 2002, and is headquartered in Lviv, L'vivs'ka Oblast', UKR, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://www.intellias.com/.