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Senior Python Backend Engineer

Zelis
Full-time
Remote

Location and Workplace Flexibility: 

We have offices in Atlanta GA, Boston MA, Morristown NJ, Plano TX, St. Louis MO, St. Petersburg FL, and Hyderabad, India. We foster a hybrid and remote friendly culture and all of our employee's work locations are based on the needs of the position and determined by the Leadership team. In-office work and activities, if applicable, vary based on the work and team objectives in accordance with Company policies.

Description:

Zelis has an opening for a Senior Python Backend Engineer. This individual will have an extensive background in spearheading projects that significantly improve operational efficiency and elevate user experiences. In this crucial role, you will discover, develop, and refine automation solutions, to assure our technology efforts meet the intricate and dynamic requirements of our business and clients.

Begin an exciting journey where your development skills and leadership will be the cornerstone in developing cutting-edge solutions, defining our automation strategy, and propelling our operational excellence to new heights. We value and foster your expertise in an environment that promotes continuous learning and innovation. 

If you're passionate about spearheading automation initiatives and are eager to lead in the realm of automation technology advancements, we're keen to connect with you! 

Your Day-to-Day: 

  • Development: Writing clean, efficient, and maintainable code. Debugging and resolving complex issues in existing software. Completing work on time with little to no oversight. 

  • Collaboration: Collaborate effectively with business analysts, solution architects, and fellow developers, converting requirements into scalable, sustainable automation solutions. 

  • Project Planning and Management: Contributing to project planning, including estimating timelines and resource requirements. Managing priorities and task assignments within the development team. 

  • Mentorship: Mentoring junior developers, providing guidance, and encouraging best practices. 

Required Experience:

  • Minimum of 5 years experience developing Python solutions. 

  • Experience with Flask, Django, CherryPy or similar web framework. 

  • Experience with Python Azure technical stack to include: Azure Key Vault, Azure App Service, Azure Storage Container and Azure SQL Server.

  • API Integration with REST APIs. 

Preferred Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree

  • Strong analytical, problem-solving skills, and a detail-oriented mindset. 

  • A portfolio of projects or contributions to open-source projects is highly desirable. 

Zelis is modernizing the healthcare financial experience by providing a connected platform that bridges the gaps and aligns interests across payers, providers, and healthcare consumers. This platform serves more than 750 payers, including the top 5 national health plans, BCBS insurers, regional health plans, TPAs and self-insured employers, and millions of healthcare providers and consumers. Zelis sees across the system to identify, optimize, and solve problems holistically with technology built by healthcare experts – driving real, measurable results for clients.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging 
At Zelis, we champion diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in all aspects of our operations. We embrace the power of diversity and create an environment where people can bring their authentic and best selves to work. We know that a sense of belonging is key not only to your success at Zelis, but also to your ability to bring your best each day.

Equal Employment Opportunity  
Zelis is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. 

We encourage members of traditionally underrepresented communities to apply, even if you do not believe you 100% fit the qualifications of the position, including women, LGBTQIA people, people of color, and people with disabilities.  

Accessibility Support 

We are dedicated to ensuring our application process is accessible to all candidates. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require a reasonable accommodation with any part of the application and/or interview process, please email TalentAcquisition@zelis.com.  

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