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This role offers impact at scale in a healthcare context and opportunities to shape infrastructure and standards across teams.\n\nResponsibilitiesDesign and build large-scale serverless systems using AWS Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, Step Functions, EventBridge, SQS/SNS, and KafkaArchitect fault-tolerant workflows supporting core healthcare operationsDevelop backend APIs for member-facing and partner-integrated applicationsWrite high-quality, test-driven Python services with a focus on reliability and maintainabilityImplement secure, compliant data flows aligned with healthcare privacy standardsPartner with Data Engineering and Analytics to ensure data accuracy and consistencyOwn services end-to-end through design, development, testing, deployment, monitoring, and iterationBuild and maintain CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure as codeImprove reliability with automated rollbacks, canary deployments, alarms, and well-designed SLOsLead cross-functional discussions and propose long-term scalable solutionsMentor other engineers and contribute to engineering culture and technical standards\nKey requirements7+ years of backend engineering experience with production-grade systemsExpert-level experience with AWS serverless technologies and event-driven designStrong Python fundamentals including TDD, clean architecture, and modular codeDeep understanding of distributed systems, scalability, and observabilityExperience building B2C and B2B platforms serving high-volume data and transactionsProficiency with PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, RDS, caching, and schema designStrong background in building scalable RESTful APIsExperience with GitHub Actions, IaC, automated pipelines, and cross-team collaborationExcellent communication skills and an ownership-driven mindsetexcellent communicationownership-driven mindsetcross-functional collaborationAWS serverless (Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, Step Functions, EventBridge, SQS/SNS)KafkaPython (TDD, clean code, modular design)","company":"Kforce","rawCompany":"kforce","city":"Springfield","state":"MO","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-09-22T03:54:36.213Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1252.00","title":"Software Developers","slug":"software-developers"},{"code":"15-1299.08","title":"Computer Systems Engineers/Architects","slug":"computer-systems-engineers-architects"},{"code":"15-1243.01","title":"Data Warehousing Specialists","slug":"data-warehousing-specialists"}],"industries":[{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"541511","title":"Custom Computer Programming Services","slug":"custom-computer-programming-services"},{"code":"513210","title":"Software Publishers","slug":"software-publishers"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Senior Backend Engineer","description":"Overview\nAs a Senior Backend Engineer, you will architect durable serverless systems and develop reliable Python services to power mission-critical healthcare workflows. 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