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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Backend Engineer (Python / FastAPI) Scrum Master - **Company:** Roche - **Location:** Sant Cugat del Vallès, Spain (Remote available) - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Amazon S3, Automation of Tests, Bioinformatics, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Software Quality, Data Structures, Relational Databases, EHealth, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Machine Learning, NumPy, Scrum Methodology, Query Optimization, Software Engineering, SQLAlchemy, Cloud Platform System, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Backend, Fastapi, Pytest, AWS Fargate, Machine Learning Operations, Front End Software Development, Api Design, Restful APIs, Meditech, Data Pipelines, Api Management - **Published:** September 29, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.recruit.net/job/backend-engineer-python-fastapi-scrum-jobs/2F02A2E372C2190F ## About the Role * 5+ years of software engineering experience, with Python as your primary language. * Strong software engineering fundamentals, including robust API design and experience building and scaling RESTful systems. * Solid understanding of relational databases, data modeling, schema migrations, and query optimization. * Proven experience building, deploying, and managing scalable infrastructure in cloud environments, ideally utilizing Infrastructure as Code (IaC). * A strong focus on code quality, automated testing, and maintainability within CI/CD pipelines. * Demonstrated ability to make progress in ambiguous environments, taking ownership of problems end-to-end-from understanding user needs to shipping production-ready solutions. * Tech Stack Alignment: Hands-on experience with, or a strong foundation to quickly adapt to, our core stack: FastAPI, PostgreSQL, SQLAlchemy, Alembic, AWS (S3, Aurora, Fargate, Lambda, CDK), pytest, and NumPy., * Domain knowledge or a strong interest in the life sciences sector, specifically Sequencing, PCR, Bioinformatics, or digital healthcare. * Direct experience working with AWS HealthOmics or building data pipelines for genomic/biological data. * Background in data-heavy or AI-integrated product architectures, including an interest in how AI/ML systems behave in production. * Previous experience working within large, globally distributed enterprise environments (e.g., Pharma, MedTech). Scrum Master Skills * First level Scrum Master certification (CSM, PSM I) * Experience playing the Scrum Master role for at least two years for a software development team that was diligently applying Scrum principles, practices, and theory. * Good skills and knowledge of servant leadership, facilitation, situational awareness, conflict resolution, continual improvement, empowerment, and increasing transparency * Knowledge of numerous well documented patterns and techniques for filling in the intentional gaps left in the Scrum approach At Roche, you'll thrive in a culture that values different perspectives and creates a place of belonging, where we challenge ourselves to excel and achieve strong results, together. 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Join Roche, where every voice matters., We are looking for an experienced Backend Python Engineer/Scrum Master to build robust, scalable APIs and services that power our digital products in the life sciences sector. Working closely with our Frontend/UX team and Data Scientists, you will design the backend infrastructure required to process, manage, and serve complex bioinformatics and machine learning data. In this highly collaborative role, you will tackle challenges ranging from optimizing database queries for massive datasets to architecting cloud-native solutions on AWS. We value engineers who are comfortable exploring complex data structures, establishing clean API boundaries, and ensuring high reliability as we scale our platforms to support critical scientific innovation. Duties and responsibilities * Design, build, and maintain high-performance, asynchronous backend services and robust RESTful APIs. * Architect, deploy, and manage scalable and secure cloud infrastructure, utilizing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles. * Design efficient database schemas, manage complex data relationships, execute seamless migrations, and ensure performant query optimization for massive datasets. * Build and maintain data pipelines to ingest, normalize, and process large volumes of structured and unstructured scientific and bioinformatics data. * Champion engineering excellence by writing clean, testable code, implementing comprehensive automated testing, and maintaining reliable CI/CD pipelines. * Partner directly with the UX/Frontend team to establish seamless API integrations, and collaborate with Data Scientists to bring machine learning models into production workflows. Scrum Master Responsibilities (20%) * Act as a servant leader for the development team, applying Scrum principles to facilitate progress, resolve conflicts, and increase transparency. * Empower the team by removing blockers and applying proven Agile techniques to drive continuous improvement. ## Related Videos - [pytest: Simple, rapid and fun testing with Python](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/213-pytest-simple-rapid-and-fun-testing-with-python) - [Vectorize all the things! 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