Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Python
- Build and manage GraphQL APIs for efficient data access and integration
- Develop, optimise, and maintain databases using SQL Server, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB
- Write efficient queries, schemas, and migrations for relational and NoSQL databases
- Collaborate with frontend developers, product managers, and architects to define and deliver solutions
- Ensure performance, security, scalability, and reliability of backend systems
- Implement data models and business logic aligned with application requirements
- Participate in code reviews, testing, debugging, and performance tuning
- Create and maintain technical documentation
Required Skills & Qualifications
- 6+ Years Strong proficiency in Python
- 2+ Years of hands-on experience developing GraphQL APIs
- 3+ Years of solid experience with SQL Server and PostgreSQL
- Experience working with MongoDB or other NoSQL databases
- Strong understanding of database design, indexing, and query optimisation
- Experience building REST and/or GraphQL-based services
- Familiarity with version control systems (Git)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Python frameworks such as Django, Flask, or FastAPI
- Familiarity with GraphQL libraries (e.g., Graphene, Ariadne, Strawberry)
- Experience with ORMs such as SQLAlchemy or Django ORM
- Knowledge of authentication and authorisation mechanisms
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
- Understanding of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Experience with automated testing frameworks
Netsmart is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer, providing equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all associates. All employment decisions at Netsmart, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, promotion and transfer, are based on performance, qualifications, abilities, education and experience. Netsmart does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, past or present military service, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.
Netsmart desires to provide a healthy and safe workplace and, as a government contractor, Netsmart is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal law. Pursuant to Netsmart policy, all post-offer candidates are required to successfully complete a pre-employment background check, which is provided at Netsmart’s sole expense.
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What We Do
Netsmart designs, builds and delivers electronic health records (EHRs), solutions and services that are powerful, intuitive and easy-to-use. Our platform provides accurate, up-to-date information that is easily accessible to care team members in behavioral health, care at home, senior living and social services. We make the complex simple and personalized so our clients can concentrate on what they do best: provide services and treatment that support whole-person care. By leveraging the powerful Netsmart network, care providers can seamlessly and securely integrate information across communities, collaborate on the most effective treatments and improve outcomes for those in their care. Our streamlined systems and personalized workflows put relevant information at the fingertips of users when and where they need it. For 50 years, Netsmart has been committed to providing a common platform to integrate care. SIMPLE. PERSONAL. POWERFUL. Our more than 2,200 associates work hand-in-hand with our 600,000+ users in more than 25,000 organizations across the U.S. to develop and deploy technology that automates and coordinates everything from clinical to financial to administrative.
