Software Engineer II – Backend & Full‑Stack (Python/Django)

About the role

Qualifacts is seeking a Software Engineer II to design and build a HIPAA‑compliant patient portal for the behavioral health market. You will work on a high‑impact SaaS platform, collaborating with cross‑functional teams to deliver reliable, scalable backend services and occasional frontend features.

Key responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend systems using Python/Django.
• Own complex features from architecture through deployment, ensuring HIPAA compliance.
• Integrate external EHR platforms via asynchronous, event‑driven pipelines.
• Mentor junior engineers through code reviews and technical guidance.
• Contribute to system design decisions and raise the technical bar across the team.
• Deliver frontend components in React when required.

Required profile

• 5+ years of experience building production‑grade applications with Python/Django or similar stacks.
• Strong systems thinking about distributed state, failure modes, and long‑term design trade‑offs.
• Deep understanding of SQL, data modeling, migrations, and query optimization.
• Experience with distributed, async workflows, event‑driven architecture, and message queues.
• Proficiency with AWS services such as Lambda, SQS, and SNS.
• Ability to navigate ambiguous requirements and clearly communicate trade‑offs.

Required skills

• Python
• Django
• SQL
• AWS (Lambda, SQS, SNS)
• Event‑driven architecture
• Async workflows
• Message queues
• React (class components a plus)
• AI‑assisted development tooling (e.g., Claude Code, Cursor)