Job Description
Location : Remote – Must be based in TN, GA, SC, or Western NC.
Remote : Occasional onsite collaboration required (approx. 2x / month initially, then once / month thereafter).
Employment Type : Permanent / Direct Hire / Full-time
Salary : up to $150K (depending on experience)
Work Authorization : Only candidates who do not require sponsorship now or in the future will be considered
Benefits :
- Comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, vision, life, and supplemental insurances)
- Short- and Long-Term Disability (STD / LTD)
- HSA & FSA options
- PTO
The Role :
We are seeking a Python Developer to join a high-growth technology company operating in the healthcare AI and data analytics space. This is a critical role where you will design, enhance, and maintain the data ingestion pipelines that feed advanced predictive models. You will collaborate closely with Machine Learning Engineers, work in a regulated data environment, and contribute to building reliable, secure, and scalable cloud-based services.
This position is a great fit for someone who thrives in a hands-on role, enjoys problem-solving, and wants the opportunity to make a measurable impact in a small but highly technical team.
What You’ll Do :
Build & Maintain Pipelines : Enhance existing data ingestion pipelines, adding extensions and new functionality to support business and ML needs.API Development : Design and maintain RESTful APIs in Python to ensure efficient data access and integrations.Database Management : Work with cloud-managed databases including relational (Spanner) and non-relational (Bigtable) systems.Cloud Development : Operate primarily in GCP, leveraging cloud-native services for scale and performance.Compliance & Governance : Ensure all solutions meet regulatory standards (HIPAA, PCI, SOX) with strong attention to security and data governance.Cross-Team Collaboration : Partner closely with developers and ML engineers to debug, productionize, and optimize workflows.Legacy Support : Provide minimal support (~5% of time) for existing Java-based pipelines.Required Experience :
3–7+ years of professional software development experience (not open to entry-level).Professional experience as a Python Developer building scalable back-end services and / or data pipelines.Cloud platform experience (GCP preferred; AWS or Azure acceptable with adaptability).Experience with managed databases (relational and non-relational).Proven track record in REST API development.Strong debugging, problem-solving, and analytical skills.Excellent communication skills — must be able to collaborate clearly across teams.Preferred Experience :
Prior experience in a regulated data environment (HIPAA, PCI, SOX).Familiarity with containerization (Docker) and CI / CD practices.Experience with data warehouse design, data governance, and compliance frameworks.Exposure to pipeline orchestration frameworks (Airflow, Dataflow, Prefect, or similar).Background in healthcare, insurance, or financial services industries.