[Remote] Senior Backend Engineer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Kforce Inc is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to build and operate backend systems supporting healthcare workflows. The role focuses on architecting serverless systems, developing reliable Python services and APIs, implementing secure data flows, and leading end-to-end service delivery, reliability, and technical collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Design and build large-scale, resilient serverless systems using AWS Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, Step Functions, EventBridge, SQS/SNS, and Kafka
• Architect fault-tolerant workflows supporting core healthcare operations
• Develop backend APIs for both member-facing and partner-integrated applications
• Write high-quality, test-driven Python services with a focus on reliability and maintainability
• Implement secure, compliant data flows aligned with healthcare privacy standards
• Partner with Data Engineering and Analytics to ensure accuracy and consistency of healthcare data
• Own services end-to-end through design, development, testing, deployment, monitoring, and iteration
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines, IaC, and observability dashboards
• Improve reliability with automated rollbacks, canary deployments, alarms, and well-designed SLOs
• Lead cross-functional discussions and propose long-term scalable solutions
• Mentor other engineers and contribute to engineering culture and technical standards

Skills

• 7+ years of backend engineering experience with production-grade systems
• Expert-level experience with AWS serverless technologies and event-driven design
• Strong Python fundamentals including TDD, clean architecture, and modular code
• Deep understanding of distributed systems, scalability, and observability
• Experience building B2C and B2B platforms serving high-volume data and transactions
• Proficiency with PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, RDS, caching, and schema design
• Strong background in building scalable RESTful APIs
• Experience with GitHub Actions, IaC, automated pipelines, and cross-team collaboration
• Excellent communication skills and an ownership-driven mindset
• Experience with healthcare EDI (837/834), claims processing, HIPAA, or payer systems

Benefits

• Remote within the U.S.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees
• HSA for eligible employees
• FSA for eligible employees
• 401(k) for eligible employees
• Life, disability, and ADD insurance for eligible employees
• Salaried personnel receive paid time off
• Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave

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