SDE - Backend

Company Description

Qtanea Solutions is dedicated to improving the quality of life for physicians and patients by transforming research into innovative, affordable healthcare technologies. The company focuses on empowering the healthcare system with impactful solutions to address pressing challenges. By prioritizing accessibility and innovation, Qtanea Solutions strives to make a meaningful difference in the healthcare industry.

Role Description

We are seeking a highly capable Backend Engineer (SDE – Backend) to own and evolve our large-scale Django / DRF-powered Research Information Management System (RIMS). You will lead core API architecture, data pipelines, performance tuning, and integration efforts across a fast-paced product ecosystem.

This role requires strong engineering fundamentals, deep experience running production Django systems, and the ability to iterate rapidly while maintaining reliability, observability, and operational discipline.

Key Responsibilities

1. API Ownership & Reliability

• Maintain and extend a production-grade Django / DRF API powering profiles, publications, analytics, media, and integrations.
• Ensure predictable performance, high uptime, optimal caching, and efficient query patterns across all surfaces.
• Drive clean API design, versioning, error structures, and schema evolution.

2. Environment, Release & Infrastructure Management

3. Data Layer Operations

4. Integrations & External Research Pipelines

5. Governance, Security & Access Control

6. Quality, Delivery & Roadmap Execution

7. Documentation & Developer Enablement

Required Skills & Experience

Technical Expertise

Nice to Have

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