Python API Backend Engineer

Oxford
7 months ago
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Python / FastAPI Backend Engineer Opportunity! 🚀

Location: Fully Remote

Department: Software Development

Salary: Up to ÂŁ80,000 + Bens

Are you ready to make a significant impact in the world of clinical research? This business is on the lookout for a talented Python / FastAPI Backend Engineer to join their innovative team. This is your chance to contribute to developing secure and scalable microservices that drive's Healthcare Technology forwards.

About the Role:

As a Backend Engineer, you'll work within a dynamic cross-functional team comprising Frontend Developers, QA Engineers, and DevOps Engineers. Your mission? To design, implement, and maintain robust microservices that facilitate clinical research.

Key Responsibilities:

API Development: Design and implement REST APIs using Python (3.x) and FastAPI / Pydantic.
Database Management: Develop relational schema designs, ORM, and database migration scripts (PostgreSQL).
Dependency Management: Manage package dependency tools.
Containerization: Containerize microservices with Docker.
Collaboration: Work closely with DevOps Engineers on CI pipelines.
Agile Participation: Actively engage in Agile ceremonies.What We're Looking For:

Technical Expertise: Extensive experience in designing and implementing REST APIs using Python (3.x) and FastAPI (Pydantic schema).
Testing Proficiency: Skilled in writing unit and API tests.
API Integration: Experience in developing clients for consuming external REST APIs.
Security Knowledge: Understanding of API and data security standards.
Cloud Savvy: Working knowledge of cloud platforms like Azure.
DevOps Acumen: Familiarity with DevOps methodologies and container technologies.
Domain Experience: Relevant experience in healthcare, medical devices, or pharmaceuticals, especially knowledge of protocols and standards related to clinical data in-motion and at-rest.Why Join the Business:

Innovative Environment: Be part of a forward-thinking company that values creativity and innovation.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work alongside a diverse team of experts dedicated to revolutionising clinical research.
Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
Impactful Work: Contribute to meaningful projects that have a real impact on the healthcare industry.How to Apply:

Are you ready to take the next step in your career and make a difference in clinical research? Apply now!

Join a business where innovation meets healthcare!

Ready to join us? 🌟 Apply today and be part of the future of clinical research!

To find out more about Computer Futures please visit

Computer Futures, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy | Registered office | 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom | Partnership Number | OC(phone number removed) England and Wales

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