Backend Engineer (Python, FastAPI, Platform)

About the Company

This is a fast-growing healthtech scale-up focused on improving access to digital healthcare services. The platform connects users, medical professionals, and logistics into one seamless experience.

The company is currently transitioning from a set of connected tools and systems into a fully in-house built platform. This creates a strong opportunity for engineers who want to build core systems from the ground up.

Role Overview

You will be responsible for building and maintaining backend services that power the platform. The role combines hands-on development with architectural thinking, especially as the system evolves into a scalable product.

What you’ll do

• Build backend services using Python (FastAPI)
• Design and maintain RESTful APIs
• Integrate external and internal systems
• Work on data flows between different parts of the platform
• Improve system performance and scalability
• Collaborate with product, frontend, and operations teams

Requirements

• 4+ years of backend development experience with Python
• Experience designing APIs and working with integrations
• Familiar with cloud environments (GCP, AWS or Azure)
• Experience with relational databases
• Able to work independently in a fast-moving environment
• Strong communication skills

Nice to have

• Experience with FastAPI
• Experience building systems from scratch
• Background in scalable or high-growth environments
• Experience with data-heavy platforms

What’s offered

• Salary between €7,000 – €10,000 per month
• High ownership and impact on core systems
• Opportunity to build a platform from the ground up
• Hybrid setup (1–2 days in the office, Rotterdam area)

Interested?

Send your CV or a short introduction to d.gontha@haystackpeople.nl and I’ll get back to you shortly.