Junior Health Python Programmer

Job Description:

• Write, test, and maintain clean, efficient, and scalable Python code for health-related software projects.
• Implement backend services, APIs, and integrations with healthcare platforms such as EHR/EMR systems.
• Collaborate with senior developers and team members to troubleshoot and debug code.
• Develop and optimize database interactions with Snowflake, PostgreSQL, MySQL, and MongoDB.
• Write queries and ensure proper data manipulation, retrieval, and storage.
• Perform data validation and ensure data integrity and consistency.
• Assist in designing and building RESTful APIs for healthcare-system data exchange.
• Perform unit testing, integration testing, and code reviews.
• Implement test automation scripts to maintain application reliability and performance.
• Debug issues and fix bugs across development and production environments.
• Collaborate with product managers, senior engineers, and quality assurance teams to deliver solutions meeting business and customer requirements.
• Document code, workflows, and best practices.
• Stay updated on Python programming and healthcare IT tools, technologies, and best practices.
• Seek feedback and mentorship to improve technical skills and coding practices.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 2+ years of professional Python programming experience.
• Proficiency with Python, including experience with PySpark, Pandas, NumPy, Polars, or similar frameworks.
• Basic understanding of database management and querying using SQL and/or NoSQL databases such as Snowflake, PostgreSQL, MySQL, or MongoDB.
• Familiarity with Git for collaborative development workflows.
• Experience using Agile methodologies (SAFe, Scrum), JIRA, and other tools to plan Sprints and track changes and testing.
• Experience writing and executing unit and integration tests.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and collaborate across multiple disciplines.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and healthcare compliance requirements.
• Strong communication skills and ability to explain technical concepts clearly and concisely.
• Experience in federal consulting preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with healthcare data projects or financial/banking systems preferred.
• Awareness of healthcare domain challenges, including HIPAA compliance, preferred.
• Knowledge of Docker and cloud environments such as AWS or Azure preferred.

Benefits: