Middle+/Senior Python Backend Engineer

Olmait is working on innovative and challenging projects and building teams in data science, data-related software, and cloud infrastructures for startups worldwide. Among our industries and fields of expertise are healthcare, cybersecurity, e-commerce, and more. With offices in Israel and Georgia, we have one of the most powerful development teams in the region. With us, you'll find a pleasant work environment and exceptional career development opportunities. Our client, an ambitious Israeli health-tech startup building a smart, digital, and affordable HMO in the US, is looking for a Middle+/Senior Python Backend Engineer. You will help build scalable, robust backend solutions that power a comprehensive healthcare platform, empowering users with proactive health management, video consultations, and personalized insights. The Mission & Responsibilities Design and deploy scalable backend services and RESTful APIs using Python and Django (DRF).Architect and maintain micro-services, ensuring high reliability, performance, and security of the backend infrastructure.Optimize PostgreSQL and Redis databases, building efficient data models to handle complex healthcare data flows.Integrate internal core systems smoothly with various third-party external medical and insurance platforms.Implement comprehensive testing strategies, including unit and integration tests, within CI/CD pipelines.Collaborate closely with product managers and the engineering team on system design and code reviews. Requirements Must-haves: 5+ years of software development experience, with strong proficiency in Python and the Django (DRF) framework.Solid, hands-on experience with Cloud platformsProven hands-on experience building and maintaining micro-services architectures.Solid experience with PostgreSQL, Redis, advanced database design, and data modeling.Strong understanding of RESTful APIs, web services, and working with containerized applications (Docker).Good level of experience with Data Engineering (specifically Pandas & SQL) is highly desirable.Hands-on experience working with AI tools.Fluent English and proven experience working effectively in global, distributed teams. Nice-to-haves: Experience with GCP services (Cloud Run, PubSub, GKE) and Kubernetes.Familiarity with FastAPI, Celery, and distributed systems.Familiarity with Front-end development and related technologies/frameworks (e.g. React.js)Strong knowledge of security best practices.BSc or MSc in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent.Previous work experience in the Health Insurance or HealthTech domains.