Senior Associate Software Engineer

We are seeking a Senior Associate Backend Software Engineer to join the Labs software engineering practice. This role is integral to developing top-tier talent, setting engineering best practices, and evangelizing full-stack development capabilities across the organization. The Senior Associate Backend Software Engineer will play a key role in turning AI concepts into products, working closely with product managers and AI and software engineers and architects. This is a hands-on, cross-functional role that blends modern software development with AI integration in a rapid innovation and prototyping operating model.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain microservices using Python to ensure the software is modular, scalable, and maintainable.
• Create and manage RESTful APIs to facilitate seamless communication between different software components and external systems.
• Apply software engineering best practices by participating in code reviews, writing unit tests, and contributing to continuous integration and deployment.
• Contribute to building and deploying applications with Docker, ensuring consistency across environments.
• Design, develop, and maintain database schemas, ensuring efficient data storage, retrieval, and manipulation.
• Work closely with product managers, designers, and other engineers to deliver high-quality software solutions that meet business requirements.

• Identify and resolve software issues and bugs promptly to ensure smooth operation and minimal downtime.

• Stay updated on new technologies, industry trends, and best practices in software development, especially in areas like UI and AI, and be open to learning relevant skills.

• Promotes code quality through reviews, static analysis tools, and adherence to team standards and best practices.

• Collaborate effectively with peers, contributing to a supportive and growth-oriented team environment.

Functional Skills:

• Good hands-on experience with Python, with the ability to design and develop complex backend systems, integrate with data sources, and follow modern development practices.
• Deep understanding of software engineering best practices and overall software product development lifecycle, including version control, CI/CD, TDD, and agile methodologies.
• Strong grasp of OOP, design patterns, and clean code principles with a focus on maintainability and testability.
• Proficiency with Python-based backend frameworks, preferably FastAPI or Flask.
• Experience with databases (Postgres/DynamoDB)
• Experience with versioning tools like Gitlab, Bitbucket or GitHub

Good-to-Have Skills:

• Familiarity with JavaScript or typescript and modern web technologies, including React, Angular, and
• Familiarity with enterprise software systems in life sciences or healthcare domains.
• Basic understanding of big data platforms and experience in data pipeline development (Databricks, Spark).
• Experience managing and deploying infrastructure in at least one cloud provider such as AWS (preferred), Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Experience with microservices architecture and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience managing and deploying infrastructure in at least one cloud provider such as AWS (preferred), Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Basic understanding of any ORM framework like SQLAlchemy.
• Knowledge of data security, privacy regulations, and scalable software solutions.

Soft Skills:

• Strong communication skills to work effectively within cross-functional teams.
• Ability to foster a collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
• High degree of initiative and self-motivation.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, AI, Software Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in software engineering, with a strong focus on backend software development using Python.