AI Agent, Backend Engineer

Ochsner Health

. Design, build, and maintain server-side services, APIs, and system architecture for AI-enabled applications .

Posted 10/26/2026full-timeNew Orleans • Louisiana • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and maintaining server-side services and APIs for AI-enabled applications, with a strong focus on security and compliance in a HIPAA-regulated environment. Proficient in developing scalable, high-performance backend systems while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.

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Back-End Software DevelopmentRESTful API DevelopmentPython/FastAPIAWS ExperienceHIPAA Compliance

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Hard Skills

Server-Side ServicesData Storage SolutionsCode LibrariesAuthentication and AuthorizationPerformance OptimizationSystem Reliability ManagementScalable Backend SystemsData Privacy Risk MitigationIntegration EndpointsChange Management

Soft Skills

CollaborationProblem-SolvingAdaptabilityCommunication

Tools & Technologies

AWSRelational DatabasesNoSQL DatabasesAsync FrameworksAgentic Services

Certifications & Qualifications

AWS Certified DeveloperMicrosoft Azure Developer AssociateGoogle Cloud Professional Cloud Developer

Industry Keywords

HealthcareRegulated EnvironmentProtected Health Information (PHI)Personally Identifiable Information (PII)Compliance Standards

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudNoSQLPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, build, and maintain server-side services, APIs, and system architecture for AI-enabled applications
Develop and document REST APIs and integration endpoints for front-end engineers, conversational flows, and connected enterprise systems
Design and manage data storage solutions and server-side data structures
Produce reusable, well-tested code libraries
Implement authentication, authorization, and security controls for a HIPAA-regulated environment
Securely handle protected health information (PHI) and personally identifiable information (PII)
Inspect and optimize services for speed, scalability, latency, and stability
Troubleshoot defects and performance bottlenecks
Collaborate with product managers, quality assurance, integration engineers, and front-end and design teams
Follow change-management and backup practices before significant production changes
Perform other duties as assigned
Comply with all policies and standards

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field; equivalent practical experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
5 years of professional back-end/server-side software development experience
Experience building and consuming RESTful APIs
Experience with Python/FastAPI and async frameworks
Ability to translate business and product requirements into technical solutions
Ability to manage system reliability, uptime, and production stability
Ability to anticipate and mitigate security and data privacy risks
Ability to adapt to evolving AI/LLM-enabled architectures
Ability to balance speed, scalability, and compliance in development decisions
Ability to design scalable, high-performance backend systems
Ability to collaborate with cross-functional technical and product teams
Must comply with applicable laws, regulations, accreditation standards, and company policies
AWS experience, modern deployment practices, agentic or LLM-integrated services, relational and/or NoSQL databases, and healthcare or regulated-environment experience preferred
AWS Certified Developer, Microsoft Azure Developer Associate, or Google Cloud Professional Cloud Developer certification preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal Opportunity Employer
Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities
Sedentary work environment
No routine exposure to blood, body fluid, or tissue
No occupational risk for exposure to communicable diseases