Backend Developer

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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 24x7 support for cancer patients, and by doctors nationwide to deliver better care while improving the financial viability of their clinics. Backed by Y Combinator, Ankr is led by a team that has built successful companies before. Join us in creating transformative technologies that improve patient outcomes and revolutionize healthcare delivery.

Job Summary:

Backend Developer

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain backend services and APIs using Python and Django.
• Design and implement scalable and efficient database schemas.
• 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.

• Minimum 7 years of hands-on experience in Django

  and Python backend development.
• Expertise in Docker and containerized deployments.
• Strong understanding of object-oriented programming principles.
• Proficiency with PostgreSQL and experience in database design and management.
• Basic understanding of front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript).
• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience deploying solutions in production environments.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Exposure to healthcare IT standards such as HIPAA compliance is a plus.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary
• Opportunities for career advancement and continuous learning
• A dynamic, inclusive work culture with global teams
• The chance to make a meaningful impact in healthcare technology

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