Senior Backend Developer

Imaging Endpoints (IE) is an Imaging Technology and Imaging Clinical Research Organization (iCRO). We are passionately focused on our vision to Connect Imaging to the CureTM . Everything we do is aligned with this singular purpose. We work every day excited to advance imaging science, technology, and services to bring curative technologies to humankind. We have supported many of the most impactful new drug approvals in oncology, and we are seeking the most talented individuals globally that are passionate in their desire to assist us in our mission to customize each clinical trial’s imaging to optimize the opportunity to demonstrate efficacy. Imaging Endpoints is based in Scottsdale, Arizona, with offices in Cambridge, Massachusetts; London, UK; Leiden, Netherlands; Basel, Switzerland; Hyderabad, India and Shanghai, China. We are an affiliate of HonorHealth, one of the largest healthcare systems nationally, and Scottsdale Medical Imaging Limited (SMIL/RadPartners), the largest private radiology group in the United States. We are recognized as the world’s largest and most preeminent iCRO in oncology. This position supports the development and maintenance of a web-based reporting platform by building Python backend services and APIs, integrating data from multiple SQL sources, and using AWS services to enable secure, reliable report generation and access.

SENIOR BACKEND REPORTING DEVELOPER (PYTHON/REACT) RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design, build, and maintain backend services in Python to power a web-based reporting tool.
• Integrate with SQL databases to collect, validate, and transform data for reporting.
• Develop reporting pipelines that generate, schedule, and distribute reports from collected data.
• Implement and maintain RESTful APIs that service front-end requests for viewing and interacting with reporting data.
• Build and optimize data models and SQL queries; store report metadata and results in a SQL database for retrieval and auditability.
• Use AWS services to deploy, run, and operate the reporting backend.
• Collaborate with React developers and product stakeholders to define API contracts, performance expectations, and user-facing reporting requirements.
• Write automated tests, participate in code reviews, and maintain documentation for services, APIs, and data pipelines.
• Implement security best practices for data access and API endpoints and support compliance requirements as applicable.
• Monitor and troubleshoot production services; tune performance and reliability for reporting workloads.
• Support CI/CD practices for repeatable builds and deployments.
• Partner with data owners to understand source systems and ensure data quality, lineage, and appropriate use.
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• 3+ years of professional experience building backend services with Python.
• Experience integrating with SQL databases and writing efficient queries; familiarity with schema design and migrations.
• Hands-on experience with AWS for application deployment and operations.
• Experience collaborating with front-end teams; working knowledge of React and modern web development practices is preferred.

SKILLS

• Strong Python fundamentals; experience building APIs, background jobs, and data pipelines.
• Proficiency with SQL and relational data modeling; ability to troubleshoot query and performance issues.
• Experience with AWS operational best practices.
• Understanding of HTTP, web security fundamentals, and API versioning/documentation.
• Ability to design reporting solutions with reliability and scalability in mind; attention to data quality and correctness.
• Comfort working with React/front-end partners; ability to translate UI needs into efficient backend endpoints.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and documentation skills; comfortable working across teams.
• High standards for code quality: testing, code review, maintainability, and operational readiness.
• Ability to handle sensitive data appropriately and follow applicable security and privacy policies.

IMAGING ENDPOINTS’ TEAM CHARACTERISTICS

• Passion to Connect Imaging to the CureTM and pursue a meaningful career by improving the lives of cancer patients through imaging.
• Strong desire to be part of a dynamic, global team working closely together and growing year after year in a rewarding environment to help humanity through imaging.
• Commitment and caring for our fellow team members, their families, and the communities IE serves - see more information about Caring Endpoints at https://caringendpoints.org/
• Integrity and high ethical standards; we always do the right thing.
• High intellect and ingenuity; we enjoy solving problems, finding a better way, and the challenge of making a difference by improving lives.
• Structured, organized, detail-oriented, and self-motivated; we approach each day with a detailed plan and excitement to accomplish the day’s objectives while striving to improve ourselves and IE
• Accountable; we do what we say and communicative effectively to meet deadlines; we enjoy advancing clinical trials, helping patients, and celebrating success.
• High standard for excellence; we proof our own work, hold high standards for ourselves and our team, and always prioritize quality above all else

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to sit. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, ability to adjust focus.