Your Role at CGM:
As a leading provider of software in the healthcare sector, we operate in 19 countries with over 9,000 dedicated employees, working in a dynamic and innovative environment full of opportunities. With your commitment and passion, you have the chance to make a sustainable difference. Together, we are shaping the healthcare system of tomorrow. Join our mission and be the change – for a world where knowledge saves lives!
Are you passionate about pioneering products? Do you have the talent to transform ideas into concrete, value-adding solutions while always keeping the big picture in mind? If so, we are looking for you!
Your Contribution:
As a Backend Engineer, you will design and deliver a scalable, maintainable API that serves medical and pharmaceutical data processed by our human‑in‑the‑loop system. You will play a crucial role designing an API, the supporting data model, and collaborate with your Data Engineering colleagues, which are publishing curated data on a bi‑weekly cadence.
Develop a robust domain data model as the foundation for the API
Design and deliver a stable, versioned API that is easy to use and evolve
Define API lifecycle practices including change management and deprecation
Create automated tests across levels and maintain high code quality
Improve delivery with modern CI/CD and release practices
Monitor reliability and performance with metrics, logs, and dashboards
Document APIs, schemas, and changes and communicate updates clearly
Collaborate with colleagues and product management to align requirements
What You Bring Along:
5+ years in data engineering or backend engineering
Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field
Strong skills in Python and API frameworks
Experience designing and running production APIs at scale
Database proficiency, particularly PostgreSQL
Solid understanding of ETL pipelines and data processing patterns
Experience with cloud platforms and containerized deployments
Familiarity with GitLab CI/CD pipelines and deployment workflows
Strong analytical mindset for complex data structures
Excellent communication skills
Openness to AI-assisted development tools
Experience with Agile workflows
Proficiency of English language (C1 level)
Skills Required
- 7+ years experience as Data Engineer
- Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field
- Strong skills in relational database design
- Strong expertise in Python or a JVM-based Language
- Strong API design experience in cloud environments
- Solid understanding of ETL pipelines and data processing patterns
- Database proficiency, particularly PostgreSQL
- Experience with Kubernetes and container orchestration
- Familiarity with GitLab CI/CD pipelines and deployment workflows
- Knowledge of workflow orchestration tools (Argo Workflows, DAG-based systems)
- Strong analytical mindset for complex data structures
- Excellent communication skills
- Openness to AI-assisted development tools
- Experience with Agile workflows using Jira
What We Do
CompuGroup Medical is a global e-health provider with a comprehensive portfolio of cutting-edge IT solutions for the healthcare industry. We connect doctors, hospitals, community health facilities, dentists, pharmacists, health insurers and other service providers to create an integrated network of all healthcare stakeholders. As a result, we can help these organizations improve efficiency, optimize care and increase patient satisfaction while also improving profitability. Our market-leading solutions include everything from electronic health records to innovative practice management systems. These solutions are present in over 400,000 practices and healthcare organizations worldwide. We are also proud to maintain and sustain long-term relationships with our clients, many of whom have been using our products for decades. Our dedicated, knowledgeable team consistently delivers innovative products and services with the customer in mind, knowing that in addition to running an effective business, their main focus is to heal the patient. We share that same passion and it drives everything we do. As an owner-led and publicly traded company, CGM uniquely combines the personal touch of a local business with the strength of a global entity. We are committed to meeting and exceeding our clients’ expectations, and our goal is to become the #1 choice for all healthcare providers in the United States – a position we have already achieved in many other countries around the world.
