Health Python Programmer - Junior

Responsibilities

• Write, test, and maintain clean, efficient, and scalable Python code to support various health-related software projects.
• Implement backend services, APIs, and integrations with other systems, including healthcare platforms (e.g., EHR/EMR systems).
• Collaborate with senior developers and other team members to troubleshoot and debug code effectively.
• Develop and optimize interactions with databases such as Snowflake, PostgreSQL, MySQL, or NoSQL databases like MongoDB.
• Write queries and ensure proper data manipulation, retrieval, and storage for healthcare applications.
• Perform data validation and ensure data integrity and consistency.
• Assist in designing and building RESTful APIs, enabling data exchange between healthcare systems.
• Perform unit testing, integration testing, and code reviews to identify and resolve programming errors.
• Implement test automation scripts to ensure the continued reliability and performance of applications.
• Actively participate in debugging issues and fixing bugs across development and production environments.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers, senior engineers, and quality assurance teams, to deliver solutions that meet business and customer requirements.
• Document code, workflows, and best practices to support team knowledge-sharing and long-term platform maintainability.
• Stay updated on new tools, technologies, and best practices in Python programming and healthcare IT.
• Seek feedback and mentorship from team members to continually improve skills, coding practices, and technical knowledge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 2+ years of professional Python programming experience.
• Proficiency with Python, including experience with libraries such as PySpark, Pandas, NumPy, Polars, or similar frameworks.
• Basic understanding of database management and querying using SQL and/or NoSQL databases like Snowflake, PostgreSQL, MySQL, or MongoDB.
• Familiarity with version control tools like Git for collaborative development workflows.
• Experience using Agile methodologies (SAFe, Scrum), JIRA and other tools to plan Sprints and track the status of changes and testing.
• Experience writing and executing unit and integration tests to ensure code quality.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and collaborate with individuals across multiple disciplines.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and healthcare compliance requirements.
• Strong communication skills and ability to explain technical concepts in a clear, concise manner.

Target Salary Range

$70,000 - $104,000