Backend Engineer
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Full Time
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
HealthcareIndustries
Requirements
- 6+ years of professional software development experience
- Strong programming skills in Python or Java
- Proficiency in SQL and experience working with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL)
- Experience building RESTful APIs or microservices
- Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git)
- Experience working on cloud platforms like AWS
- Experience with Docker or other containerization technologies
- Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software design principles
- Ability to work collaboratively across teams and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Passion for writing clean, efficient code and following best practices
Responsibilities
- Design and implement backend services and APIs using Python
- Write efficient and optimized SQL queries for relational databases
- Build scalable, reliable, and secure systems that support high availability
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features
- Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and contribute to best practices
- Monitor and debug production systems and optimize performance
- Write unit, integration, and system tests to ensure code quality
- Document system designs, architecture, and operational procedures
- Take ownership of designing and scaling the systems that power H1’s data platform
- Work cross-functionally with other engineers, product managers, and stakeholders to deliver high-performance, reliable, and maintainable data solutions
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
What technical skills are required for the Senior Backend Data Engineer role?
The role requires proficiency in Python for designing and implementing backend services and APIs, PySpark, SQL for efficient and optimized queries, plus a solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software design principles.
What are the main responsibilities in this position?
You'll design and implement backend services and APIs using Python, write efficient SQL queries, build scalable systems, collaborate with cross-functional teams, participate in code reviews, monitor production systems, write tests, and document designs.
Is this a remote position or does it require office work?
This information is not specified in the job description.
What is the salary or compensation for this role?
This information is not specified in the job description.
What kind of candidate is H1 looking for in this role?
H1 seeks candidates with strong backend engineering skills, a passion for scalable solutions, ability to collaborate across teams, effective communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders, and enthusiasm for clean code; it's ideal for those pivoting into big data engineering with mentorship.
H1
Healthcare data analytics and research solutions
About H1
H1.co operates in the healthcare technology sector, focusing on connecting healthcare professionals with research and insights. The company provides data-driven solutions that help clients, including healthcare professionals, life sciences companies, payors, and patients, make informed decisions. H1.co's products utilize healthcare data to offer insights for various applications such as clinical trial design and market access. Unlike many competitors, H1.co emphasizes the democratization of healthcare data and offers a free platform, H1 Connect, for accessing expert insights. The company's goal is to enhance the efficiency of healthcare delivery and research by providing accurate and comprehensive data.
New York City, New YorkHeadquarters
2017Year Founded
$181.9MTotal Funding
SERIES_CCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries
201-500Employees
Risks
Integration of Ribbon Health may lead to data inconsistencies.
AI-driven platforms like GenosAI Pro risk biases in trial designs.
Global expansion through H1 Connect may face regulatory hurdles.
Differentiation
H1 offers a comprehensive healthcare platform connecting diverse stakeholders in real-time.
The company provides AI-enabled data analytics for strategic insights in life sciences.
H1's Trial Landscape platform enhances clinical trial diversity and efficiency.
Upsides
H1's acquisition of Ribbon Health strengthens its data management capabilities.
The partnership with CTI advances diversity and efficiency in clinical trials.
H1's inclusion in the New York Digital Health 100 highlights its innovation.
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