Lead Backend Engineer (Python)

Senior Talent Delivery Specialist (Remote, Spain) Location: Remote from Spain (Spanish employment contract) We are a virtual, personalized obesity care provider that uses evidence-based treatment to help patients manage obesity and related conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, anxiety, and depression. Our team of Obesity Medicine-Certified Physicians, Registered Dietitians, Expert Coaches, and Licensed Therapists takes a whole-person approach to care, helping people lose weight, reduce stress, and improve their overall health. By combining advanced technology with top-notch healthcare providers, we break down barriers that have historically kept people from getting the best care. We are trusted by Fortune 100 companies, major national payers, and large providers to enable their employees to live their healthiest lives. Requirements: * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field (or equivalent experience). * 6-8+ years of backend or data engineering

experience, including leading complex projects. * Strong expertise in Python (Django / Flask). * Proven experience designing and managing ETL pipelines and data transformation frameworks (e.g., Airflow, dbt, Luigi). * Strong expertise with MySQL & PostgreSQL databases. * Cloud infrastructure knowledge (AWS, GCP, or Azure) with hands-on deployment experience. * Familiarity with healthcare data standards (HL7/FHIR) is a plus but not mandatory. * Demonstrated ability to mentor junior engineers and lead cross-functional projects. Responsibilities: * Own and lead backend data engineering efforts, from architecture to implementation. * Design and optimize ETL pipelines for healthcare datasets (eligibility, claims, Rx). * Transform and normalize raw healthcare data into usable formats for analytics, data science, and product workflows. * Collaborate with data science, product, and engineering teams to prioritize data needs and deliver reliable pipelines. * Establish best practices for data ingestion, validation, monitoring, and performance optimization. * Mentor engineers and contribute to building a high-performing backend/data team. * Drive compliance and security for healthcare standards (HIPAA, PHI, audit requirements). * Evaluate and integrate new technologies (e.g., FHIR APIs, modern data frameworks) to keep our stack best-in-class. * Collaboration via Slack, daily standups, and virtual ceremonies. * At least B2 level of English. * Core working hours: start ~9 AM Pacific Time. * Required overlap: 4-5 hours minimum with PST. Why this position: At Intellias, where technology takes center stage, people always come before processes. We're dedicated to cultivating a tech-savvy environment that empowers individuals to unlock their true potential and achieve extraordinary results. Our customized benefits prioritize your well-being and charge your professional growth, making this opportunity an ideal match for tech enthusiasts alike. #J-18808-Ljbffr