Backend Developer (Python) – Full Job Description
Company: Ankr Health
Location: Remote
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: ₹9,00,000 – ₹14,00,000 a year
Job Title: Backend Developer (Python)
Position Type: Full-time
About Us:
Ankr Health is a multinational company with offices in San Francisco, Houston, and Bangalore. Our products are used by big pharma to deliver 24×7 support for cancer patients, and by doctors nationwide to deliver better care while improving financial viability of their clinics. Backed by YC, Ankr is led by a team that’s built successful companies before. Join us in creating transformative technologies that improve patient outcomes and revolutionize healthcare delivery.
Job Summary:
We are seeking a skilled Backend Developer with expertise in Python to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be instrumental in designing, developing, and maintaining robust and scalable backend solutions that power our innovative healthcare platform. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software that meets the evolving needs of our users and contributes to Ankr Health’s mission of improving healthcare outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain backend services and APIs using Python and Django.
- Design and implement scalable and efficient database schemas.
- Experience with SAML, OAuth 2.0, and OpenID Connect or similar protocols.
- Experience with identity management concepts and best practices
- Familiarity with secure coding practices (e.g., input validation, output encoding, authentication, authorization)
- Contribute to the design and development of new products and services across the development stack.
- Integrate third-party services and APIs.
- Write clean, modular, and well-documented code.
- Participate in code reviews and ensure code quality.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and analyse requirements.
- Troubleshoot and resolve system performance issues and bugs.
- Stay current with the latest technologies and trends in backend development.
Required Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Experience configuring and troubleshooting SSO integrations
- 5+ years of experience as a Backend Developer, with a focus on Python.
- Expertise in Docker
- Strong understanding of object-oriented programming principles.
- Proficiency in Python and Django framework.
- Knowledge of database management (PostgreSQL) and front-end technologies (HTML/CSS/JavaScript).
- Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with deploying solutions in production environments.
- Knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP is a plus.
- Exposure to healthcare IT standards such as HIPAA compliance
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary
- Opportunities for career advancement and skill development
- A dynamic, inclusive work culture with global teams.
- The chance to make a meaningful impact in healthcare technology.
Does this excite you? Pique your interest? If so, apply now!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: ₹900,000.00 – ₹1,400,000.00 per year
Location Type: Remote
Schedule: Night shift
Work Location: Remote