Dental Insurance Technology Specialist

Senior Software DeveloperDental Insurance Reform ExpertWe are seeking a skilled software engineer to join our team as a Senior Software Developer.The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software development, with expertise in Python and experience working with microservices architecture.As a key technical contributor, you will be responsible for designing and developing high-performance services using FastAPI, creating robust RESTful APIs with GraphQL endpoints, and leveraging Google Cloud Platform services to build scalable systems.You will also be collaborating with our ML team to deploy AI models into production and optimizing PostgreSQL schemas and queries for complex insurance data models.Additionally, you will be responsible for mentoring junior engineers, establishing best practices, and driving code quality standards.What We Are Looking For:5+ years of software development experience with strong Python expertiseProduction experience with FastAPI or similar Python web frameworks (Flask, Django)Proven track record building and maintaining microservices architecturesStrong experience with PostgreSQL including complex queries, indexing strategies, and performance tuningHands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform services (Cloud Run, Cloud SQL, Pub/Sub, Cloud Storage)Deep understanding of RESTful API design, async programming in Python, and API documentation standardsExperience with containerization (Docker) and orchestration in GCPSolid grasp of Python best practices, including type hints, testing (pytest), and code organizationBachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experiencePreferred Qualifications:Experience with FastAPI's advanced features: dependency injection, background tasks, WebSocketsExperience with GraphQL implementation using Strawberry GraphQLKnowledge of Python async/await patterns and asyncioExperience with Pulumi for infrastructure as codeFamiliarity with Google Cloud's AI/ML services (Vertex AI, Cloud AI Platform)Experience with event-driven architectures using Google Pub/SubUnderstanding of PostgreSQL advanced features: JSONB, full-text search, partitioningExperience with healthcare technology, insurance systems, or regulated industriesKnowledge of HIPAA compliance and healthcare data standardsExperience with SQLAlchemy ORM and Alembic migrationsFamiliarity with Google Cloud monitoring tools (Cloud Monitoring, Cloud Logging, Cloud Trace)Our Tech Stack:Backend: Python 3.11+, FastAPI, Pydantic, SQLAlchemyDatabase: PostgreSQL 15+, RedisCloud Platform: Google Cloud Platform (Cloud Run, Cloud SQL, Pub/Sub, Cloud Storage, Secret Manager)Infrastructure: Docker, Cloud Build, Pulumi, GitHub ActionsMonitoring: Google Cloud Operations SuiteTesting: pytest, pytest-asyncioAPI Tools: OpenAPI/Swagger, Strawberry GraphQL, PostmanWhat Makes This Role Special:Modern Stack: Work with FastAPI and modern Python tooling including GraphQL with StrawberryMicroservices at Scale: Design and implement true microservices architecture on Google CloudInfrastructure as Code: Use Pulumi with Python for managing cloud infrastructureImpact: Your code will directly improve healthcare access for millions of patientsGrowth: Join during our scaling phase with opportunities for technical leadershipInnovation: Integrate cutting-edge AI with FastAPI to solve real-world problemsCulture: Collaborative, fast-paced environment where engineering excellence is valuedKey Projects You Might Work On:Building high-throughput FastAPI services processing 100K+ claims dailyImplementing GraphQL APIs with Strawberry for flexible data queryingDesigning PostgreSQL schemas for complex insurance eligibility rulesImplementing real-time event streaming with Google Pub/SubCreating async Python workers for AI-powered document processingManaging infrastructure as code using Pulumi with PythonOptimizing API response times to sub-100ms for critical endpointsBenefits & Perks:Competitive salary and equity compensationComprehensive health insuranceFlexible work arrangementsLearning & development budget (conferences, courses, certifications)Latest MacBook Pro and tech setupQuarterly team offsitesGoogle Cloud certification sponsorship],