Python Developer

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

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 Google Cloud Platform, 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 (Google Cloud Platform 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.