Senior BackEnd Engineer

We are a venture-backed healthtech startup supported by leading investors and scientists on a mission to improve the lives of 400 million people around the world who suffer from rare diseases. The platform we have developed uses artificial intelligence and computational biology to decipher how changes in our DNA can lead to disease. Through this platform, we enable genetic testing labs to provide clear and fast diagnoses to more patients.

For this, we've gathered one of the best teams of experts in genomics, machine learning, and business development. Our people aren't just part of a team, they're part of something bigger. Together, we share the mission of building AION, our platform part of a new generation of precision medicine that allows rare disease patients to make informed decisions about their health.

Your role

We are looking for a Backend Software Engineer with experience building large-scale web applications to help us build a cutting-edge genetic diagnostics platform. As a member of our Engineering team, you will help build and improve the backend, API and cloud architecture. You will be expected to write clean, efficient, and well-documented code, implement automated testing and continuous integration as well as participate in code reviews. Ideally, you will take ownership of your work and demonstrate a proactive approach to problem-solving. You will work in a cross-functional team with other software engineers as well as specialists in genomics, data science and product teams to help design, develop and implement backend software solutions that enable us to provide high-quality services to our clients. This role allows work from anywhere in Europe.

Requirements

Who we are looking for

• 7+ years of professional experience in software engineering

• You have a proven track record of experience with Python as well as experience in building large-scale applications with Linux based systems

• Proven track record of building and maintaining high availability systems within a cloud-based environment (preferably within AWS)

• Comfortable in leading the technical design of projects from planning to delivery and actively contributing to all stages from architecture to implementation.

• Following engineering best practices, having high-quality code standards and utilising tools to ensure that these are constantly met. (using tools for automated testing, code quality scans, performance monitoring, error/exception reporting…)

• Experience setting up CI/CD, Docker, Alerting and monitoring solutions

• Experience working with and developing applications that integrate with RBDMs directly or via SQLAlchemy.

• Willingness to learn and openness to feedback

What will make you stand out

• Experience with FastAPI or other python related API web frameworks

• Knowledge of SQLAlchemy, and experience using Alembic to manage and perform migrations

• Experience with Terraform

• Experience in running a cloud-native architecture and infrastructure

• Interest in customer and partner feedback and data collection to inform decisions and iteration

• Ability to communicate technical ideas to people from other areas of expertise

• Team player, comfortable collaborating in a remote set up

• Automation mindset, never does the same thing twice and encourages others to be the same.

• Experience working in med tech, specifically developing SaMD(Software as medical device) within a regulated framework.

What we are offering

• Work on a mission with social impact, aiming to improve the quality of life of 400 million people around the world.

• Take ownership and participate in our success with equity options

• A dynamic and flexible work environment allows you to work from anywhere within Europe.

• Offices in Berlin with everything you need to work comfortably including meeting rooms, kitchen, barista, (optional) social events and sports activities.

• A friendly work environment with a high degree of autonomy, freedom, trust and responsibility.

• Room for professional growth within the company, allowing you to initiate projects, gain new skills and influence our direction.

• Meet your colleagues during our in-person get-togethers and work weeks hosted throughout Europe (our last one was in Berlin!)

What we value in our team

Our team reflects the interdisciplinary collaboration required to solve this big challenge – ranging from software and data science to genetics and healthcare. We are a proudly diverse, international group of creative problem-solvers and humble learners that care about having a positive impact on society and are also aware of the trust placed in us. This is why we value transparency and kindness, taking ownership and we encourage your personal growth. We see diversity as a core feature of our team and we encourage you to apply especially if you are from an underrepresented group.