Senior Full Stack Engineer

Cara Care

. Design, build, and operate reliable backend services and APIs using Python, Django, and PostgreSQL .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeRemote • GermanySeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in backend development using Python and TypeScript, with a strong focus on API design, database management, and security practices. Proven ability to mentor teams, improve CI/CD processes, and deliver patient-centric features in regulated digital health environments.

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Python Backend DevelopmentAPI DesignAutomated TestingCloud-Native ArchitectureAI Coding Agents

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Hard Skills

PythonTypeScriptDjangoPostgreSQLReact NativeJavaPHPRelational DatabasesBackend SecurityAutomated Unit Testing

Soft Skills

CollaborationMentoringPragmatic Product Mindset

Tools & Technologies

GCPAWSAzureKubernetesMCPPrometheusGrafanaArgoCDFluxCDAnsible

Industry Keywords

IEC 62304MDR RequirementsHealthcareRegulated IndustriesPatient Data Security

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleAWSAzureCloudDistributed SystemsDjangoGoogle Cloud PlatformGrafanaJavaKubernetesLinuxPHPPostgresPrometheusPythonReactReact NativeTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, build, and operate reliable backend services and APIs using Python, Django, and PostgreSQL
Contribute targeted changes to React Native applications using TypeScript
Use AI coding agents to implement features, refactor code, and generate tests
Define tasks and constraints, provide context, and validate AI-assisted changes through code review, automated tests, and application-level checks
Consider interactions among mobile clients, APIs, data models, and infrastructure when making technical decisions
Own backend delivery from architecture and implementation through testing, deployment, monitoring, and iteration
Continuously improve CI/CD pipelines
Improve backend services, API, and database performance and reliability
Connect AI-assisted development to engineering and design tools via MCP
Protect patient data, credentials, and other sensitive information from unapproved tools and workflows
Collaborate with Product, Design, and Medical to deliver patient-centric features for regulated digital health products
Uphold architecture, code quality, security, and compliance with IEC 62304, BSI TR-03161, and MDR requirements
Mentor developers and raise the team’s technical bar

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of professional software engineering experience with a strong backend focus
Strong backend development skills in Python, TypeScript, Java, or PHP
Working knowledge of React Native and TypeScript
Understanding of relational databases, API design, distributed systems, and services
Experience writing and maintaining automated unit and integration tests for backend services and APIs
Understanding of backend security and privacy, including authentication, authorization, secrets management, and secure handling of personal and patient data
Practical knowledge of containers, Kubernetes, and cloud-native architecture
Experience using GCP, AWS, Azure, or another major cloud provider
Hands-on experience using AI coding agents for feature implementation, refactoring, and automated tests
Experience connecting AI coding agents to engineering tools via MCP
Ability to scope AI-assisted work, verify results, and handle tool permissions and sensitive data
Pragmatic product mindset and ability to collaborate with non-technical stakeholders
Candidates must reside in Germany to join Cara Care
Nice-to-have: Linux administration and monitoring/observability knowledge
Nice-to-have: Prometheus, Loki, Grafana, ArgoCD, FluxCD, Ansible, or similar tools
Nice-to-have: Networking, mobile CI/CD, release automation, or application monitoring experience such as Sentry
Nice-to-have: Experience in regulated industries, healthcare, or security-conscious environments

Benefits

Comp & perks

Fair pay and regular salary reviews
Equipment needed to do your best work
Friendly, supportive working atmosphere
Regular in-person team events
Remote-first working with flexibility to work from home or Berlin office
30 days off per year: 26 vacation days plus 4 company-wide mental health days
Flexible working hours
Urban Sports Club access at discounted rates
OpenUp mental health and personal wellbeing resources and services
Corporate Benefits discounts and exclusive offers
Opportunity to make a real impact and contribute ideas