Your mission with us
If you’re passionate about health, backend systems, and creating robust infrastructures, we want to meet you. At Sidekick Health, you'll thrive in a dynamic, collaborative environment within a cross-functional team.
We are seeking an experienced Python Developer (f / m / x) with a strong background in backend development and a knack for solving complex problems. As a Python Developer, you will build and maintain our backend systems, working closely with frontend developers, UX / UI designers, and Product Owners to deliver top-notch products that help users improve their health and habits.
What you can expect from us
- Building backend systems and services to support our ongoing growth
- Maintaining and optimizing existing applications
- Implementing and documenting APIs
- Support and discuss technical decisions that shape the future of our infrastructure
- Working on multiple interesting projects together with a multidisciplinary team of frontend and backend developers, UX / UI designers and Product Owners
- An agile environment that encourages collaboration and ideas for improvement
Your profile
At least 4 years of experience in building Python applications for production environmentsExperience with working in projects with micro-service architecture.Strong working knowledge of Python based frameworks like Django and FastAPISolid understanding of relational database systems (ideally Postgres, others appreciated) and experience with Python ORMs like Django ORM or SqlalchemyKnowledge of message-broker software (RabbitMQ, Redis, Azure Service Bus, Kafka, AWS SQS)Working experience with Docker, Kubernetes and general understanding of CI / CD setupIdeally familiarity with developing REST APIs with Golang and GORMIdeally experience with other backend languages and frameworksTesting experience using PytestMotivation to build backend systems in a regulated health tech environmentStrong interest in clean code and clean architecture to build a scalable and maintainable code baseExcellent written and spoken english skillsWhy us?
Highly motivated team : Be part of our international team of experts who want to shape the future of healthcare together and improve patient care globallyWorking in cross-functional team s : Our innovative way of working with flat hierarchies allows you to work autonomously and take on end-to-end responsibility. Our organisational structure creates the basis for efficient internal processes that are needed to make a unique contribution to the development of medical productsPersonal development : Through our feedback-orientated culture and our focus on individual development opportunities, we want to continuously promote your personal growthAttractive entry-level package : Competitive remuneration and the provision of MacBooks and ergonomic office workstations are just as much a matter for us as flexible working hours and unlimited home office optionsRelocation support : If you need to relocate from another country to work here with us, we are willing to support you on your relocation journey.Employee benefits : We support your work-life balance and promote your health by subsidising the Egym Wellpass and Urban Sports Club. You also benefit from our contribution to the Deutschland-Ticket and the company pension schemeRelaxed working atmosphere : We take care of your well-being in our office in the heart of Hamburg - both physically and with great offers such as corporate benefits, regular sports activities and company eventsContact information
Contact Person : Ms. Rieka Suhr
About us
Sidekick Health is a global pioneer in digital health and therapeutics and is committed to transforming patient-centred care through innovative solutions. Founded by two physicians, the company offers a diverse range of digital health programmes covering a variety of therapeutic areas from oncology, cardiovascular diseases, metabolic disorders and inflammatory diseases.
In 2023, Sidekick Health acquired the aidhere GmbH (now Sidekick Health Germany GmbH) as its third division - in addition to its cooperation with world-renowned pharmaceutical companies and the largest health insurance company in the USA - for prescription-capable digital therapeutics. Sidekick Health Germany is the market leader in the field of digital health applications (DiGA) and has already helped more than 40,000 people to lose weight with its first product zanadio, a digital, multimodal obesity therapy.
Sidekick is headquartered in Reykjavik and Hamburg and employs over 250 people worldwide.
