[Hiring] Technical Lead, Python Backend Engineer @3Pillar

Role Description

Elevate your expertise to new heights at 3Pillar, the premier destination for trailblazing senior engineers like yourself. Picture collaborating with industry leaders and spearheading transformative projects that directly impact global clinical trial outcomes. Our mission is to revolutionize healthcare technology, and your skills are integral to achieving this ambitious goal.

Your role extends beyond writing code; you will architect scalable backend services for the BX platform and guide a team of engineers in delivering cloud-native, Python-based systems built for the demands of clinical research. Join us and spearhead the charge toward a tech future that transcends the ordinary.

You will be focused on leading the development of Python backend services running on AWS, managing PostgreSQL databases, architecting Kubernetes-based infrastructure, and ensuring seamless cloud-to-cloud integrations critical to the BX platform.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate effective communication with client project stakeholders regarding project status and technical recommendations.
• Lead the design and development of backend services and APIs using Python and the Pyramid framework on AWS.
• Architect and manage PostgreSQL schemas, queries, and performance optimizations for clinical-grade data.
• Build and maintain AWS infrastructure including Kubernetes (EKS), Lambda, API Gateway, and cloud-to-cloud integration patterns.
• Define backend coding standards, API design patterns, security best practices, and testing strategies.
• Mentor and guide backend engineers, driving engineering excellence across the team.
• Engage in agile software development including stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and estimation.
• Independently drive project delivery within defined architecture, demonstrating autonomy from conceptualization to deployment.

Qualifications

• Experience/expertise in designing and implementing scalable backend services and APIs using Python.
• Architect PostgreSQL databases with strong skills in schema design, query optimization, and data integrity.
• Utilize AWS services: Kubernetes (EKS), Lambda, API Gateway, RDS, S3, IAM, and cloud-to-cloud integrations.
• Mentor engineers, conduct code reviews, and enforce engineering standards across the team.
• Deliver production systems with high reliability, observability, and security.

Requirements

• Must-Have Skills & Tools:
• Languages: Python, JavaScript, SQL, REST API.
• OAUTH 2.
• Docker.
• Database: PostgreSQL (advanced — schema design, performance tuning, stored procedures).
• Cloud: AWS – Kubernetes (EKS), Lambda.
• Tools: Jira, Bitbucket/GitHub, Slack/Teams.
• Good to Have Skills:
• Framework: Pyramid (Python web framework).
• VsCode.
• Typescript.
• Snowflake.
• SQL Alchemy (ORM).
• 6+ years of backend engineering experience, including 2+ years in a lead or tech lead role.
• Strong understanding of SOLID principles, OOP, and clean architecture patterns.
• Familiarity with OWASP security practices.
• English proficiency.

Additional Experience Desired

• Experience with clinical or healthcare data systems (HL7, FHIR, GxP, 21 CFR Part 11).
• Knowledge of microservices and serverless architectural patterns.
• Experience with Docker, container orchestration, and modern CI/CD tooling.
• Proficiency with unit testing, integration testing, and TDD practices.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance benefits as per company policy.
• Dental insurance as per company policy.
• Vision insurance as per company policy.
• Employer paid Disability, Life, and AD&D insurance.
• Unlimited PTO.
• Paid parental leave.
• 401K.
• Flexible work policy.
• 12 Paid Holidays.
• $85 - $95 an hour.