Senior Backend Software Engineer IV

Vida

Who this role is best for

Aimed at senior backend engineers who specialize in Python and cloud infrastructure within healthcare technology.

Best fit for

Experienced backend engineers with deep expertise in Python and Django.
— “working deeply with Python, Django, PostgreSQL, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP)”
Technical leaders comfortable mentoring peers and owning complex initiatives.
— “You will own complex technical initiatives end-to-end”
Candidates with experience in hybrid data architectures and AI-driven features.
— “efficiently leveraging our hybrid data architecture (PostgreSQL, BigQuery, and dbt)”

Things to consider

Involves significant responsibility for scaling and maintaining backend services.
— “build and scale the foundational backend services”
Requires expertise in infrastructure as code and cloud platforms.
— “evolving our infrastructure as code (Terraform)”

How to stand out

Highlight specific examples of scaling backend services in healthcare.
— “scale the foundational backend services that power Vida’s member experiences”
Demonstrate experience with hybrid data architectures in past projects.
— “hybrid data architecture (PostgreSQL, BigQuery, and dbt)”
Showcase leadership in mentoring peers on technical initiatives.
— “you will be a key technical leader, mentoring peers”

Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · HighDecision Impact · TeamLevel · Senior

Derived from job-description analysis by Serendipath's career intelligence engine.

What success looks like

Design and implement core APIs and data interactions
Scale cloud infrastructure
Mentor peers

Typical background

Experience in backend software engineeringStrong knowledge of Python and Django

Skills & requirements

Required

PythonDjangoPostgreSQLGoogle Cloud Platform (gcp)BigQuerydbtTerraform

Preferred

DockerKubernetes

Stack & domain

PythonDjangoPostgreSQLGoogle Cloud PlatformBigQuerydbtTerraformHealthcare

About the role

Original posting from Vida via Lever

ABOUT US
At Vida, we help people get better- and we're helping the healthcare system get better, too.
Vida is 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. Vida's 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, Vida is breaking down the barriers that have historically kept people from getting the best care. It's trusted by Fortune 100 companies, major national payers and large providers to enable their employees to live their healthiest lives.
Vida Health is looking for a highly skilled Backend Software Engineer IV to design, build, and scale the foundational backend services that power Vida’s member experiences. As a Level IV engineer on the Member Applications team, you will focus on the core APIs, data interactions, and cloud infrastructure that drive how members interact with our platform on a daily basis.
You will own complex technical initiatives end-to-end, working deeply with Python, Django, PostgreSQL, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP). As we restructure our data layer, you will play a critical role in efficiently leveraging our hybrid data architecture (PostgreSQL, BigQuery, and dbt) to build highly responsive, personalized, and AI-driven member features. You will be a key technical leader, mentoring peers, evolving our infrastructure as code (Terraform), and ensuring a resilient, scalable backend that delivers a premium member journey.

Source: Vida careers (Lever)