Software Developer III (Backend)

bostonscientific•Quincy, MN

2d•$76,000 - $144,400

About The Position

At Boston Scientific, we are looking for an outstanding, experienced, and highly independent backend Software Developer III to design, develop, and maintain internal business tools and APIs. This role joins a newly created group that operates like a startup within Boston Scientific, focused on delivering high-impact internal applications that reduce friction, automate workflows, and unlock data across the organization. This team works with an MVP-first mindset , prioritizing speed, clarity, and maintainability. You’ll be expected to make strong technical decisions, know when something is “good enough for now,” and still protect the long-term vision of the platform. This role has high visibility and influence, and you’ll play a key part in shaping backend standards and patterns for the group.

Requirements

3-5+ Years experience in a similar role/function.
Proven experience designing and delivering production APIs, with hands-on involvement in performance analysis, optimization, and reliability improvements. Demonstrated success in these areas will distinguish top candidates.
Strong communication and collaboration skills You will work with a wide range of internal customers and technical partners. The ability to clearly explain backend constraints, tradeoffs, and solutions is essential.
Ownership and accountability You take responsibility for outcomes, not just tasks, and are comfortable making decisions with incomplete information.
Adaptability and learning mindset The work is fast-paced and evolving. You must be able to learn new domains quickly and adjust as priorities
Python – advanced proficiency with a strong understanding of backend application design
Django – building and maintaining production-grade applications
FastAPI and/or Django-Ninja – designing and implementing REST APIs
PostgreSQL – schema design, migrations, query optimization
RESTful API design – clear contracts, versioning, validation, and error handling
Git (GitLab) and CI/CD workflows
Containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes/EKS)
Test-driven development or strong automated testing practices

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting internal tools and workflow-driven applications
Familiarity with MVP-driven development and iterative delivery
Exposure to frontend-backend collaboration , even if not a frontend specialist
Experience with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban)
Experience operating services in AWS environments

Responsibilities

Owning backend systems and APIs end-to-end You will design, develop, test, and deploy backend services with minimal oversight. This includes API design, database modeling, business logic, and performance considerations. Code quality, reliability, and long-term maintainability are critical.
Designing and building robust APIs You will be responsible for creating clean, well-documented REST APIs using Django/FastAPI/django-ninja that frontend teams can depend on. You should be opinionated about API design and data contracts while remaining pragmatic.
Delivering quickly without sacrificing quality You are expected to move fast while still writing readable, testable, and well-structured code. This includes appropriate testing, documentation, and thoughtful tradeoffs in the face of shifting priorities.
Collaborating across disciplines You will work closely with frontend developers, product partners, and internal customers to translate business needs into simple, scalable backend solutions. Clear communication and a problem-solving mindset are essential.
Shaping backend standards and best practices As a level III developer, you will help establish and reinforce patterns around API structure, data access, testing, and deployment to ensure consistency and speed across the team.

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