Back-end Developer

As a Back-end Developer , you will play a key role in scaling our digital sleep clinic. You will be responsible for building and improving back-end systems that are robust, secure, and compliant with healthcare standards. Working closely with product managers, designers, and other developers, you will help us deliver high-quality healthcare solutions that have a real impact on patients’ and providers’ lives.

Our Back-end Tech Stack : Python , Django , Celery , PostgreSQL , Google Cloud Platform (mainly Cloud Run), Docker , Terraform , Datadog , Sentry , GitHub . Our team is also familiar with TypeScript , Node.js .

Our Tech Challenges :

• Supporting our rapid growth by automating recurring workflows for the medical, billing, sales teams, and delivering new features for patients and providers.
• Expanding and maintaining our internal platform for patient management, monitoring, and telehealth services (videoconferencing, secure messaging).
• Integrating with external partner APIs while managing complex data synchronization.
• Safeguarding the security and integrity of sensitive health data, with a strong focus on regulatory compliance ( HIPAA , GDPR ).
• Continuously enhancing the performance, reliability, and maintainability of our back-end systems.

We are a team of 10 developers , juniors and seniors, working remotely across France and Belgium. We value trust, autonomy, and collaboration, and we believe in maintaining a healthy balance between delivering impact and enjoying our work.

Key Responsibilities

• Backend Development : Work closely with the team to design, build, and maintain reliable backend services using Python , Django , and related technologies.
• API Development : Create and evolve RESTful APIs to power our front-end and mobile applications and support integrations with third-party partners.
• Performance & Optimization : Monitor, identify, and resolve bottlenecks to ensure fast, efficient, and scalable applications that deliver a smooth user experience.
• Architecture & Design : Contribute to the technical architecture of our platform, ensuring scalability, maintainability, and robustness as the product evolves.
• Security & Compliance : Implement and enforce best practices to guarantee the security and integrity of sensitive health data, in line with healthcare regulations.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent professional experience
• +5 years of professional experience as a Back-end Developer
• +2 years of hands-on experience in Python
• Experience with Django , including Django REST framework
• Experience with relational databases, such as PostgreSQL
• Strong understanding of software architecture principles and design patterns
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced startup environment
• Strong communication skills and the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Languages: French and English

Nice-to-Have:

• Experience with Google Cloud Platform
• Interest in Cybersecurity
• Interest in DevOps
• Previous startup experience
• Experience with HIPAA compliance and health care systems

The use of AI in day-to-day tasks is expected