Software Engineer

Software Engineer (Backend) - Python Munich Re We are seeking a skilled Software Engineer with expertise in Python and modern backend frameworks to join the alitheia team. This role is ideal for someone passionate about building scalable, secure, and high-performance APIs and services that power data-driven solutions. You will work on mission‑critical systems leveraging AI, electronic health records (EHRs), and other complex, sensitive medical data to make it easier for people to get essential life insurance coverage. The role sits within a small high‑impact team dedicated to building the industry’s most advanced solution for medical risk assessment. Position offers substantial opportunity to shape a new solution, ship product quickly and see immediate impact. Key Responsibilities Participate in shaping the design of API architecture for real‑time decisioning with complex medical data Collaborate with data scientists, underwriters, customer success and product managers to develop and deliver the product roadmap Optimize performance and scalability of backend systems handling large volumes of structured and unstructured health data Adapt product to evolving use of machine learning models and LLMs Build maintainable software; write unit / integration tests and implement automated testing Participate in code review and contribute to continuous improvement of development practices Required Knowledge, Skills, And Experience Professional experience with Python preferred; understanding of software design lifecycle (SDLC) best practices Familiar with API design tools/languages (e.g., Swagger, OpenAPI, FastAPI) Cloud computing and Kubernetes (or similar orchestration tools) Containerization tools (e.g., Docker) Experience with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and ORM libraries (e.g., SQLAlchemy) Experience with load testing, latency profiling, and performance optimization for backend systems Experience with infrastructure‑as‑code tools (e.g., Terraform) Job Details Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level Employment type: Full‑time Job function: Information Technology Industry: Insurance Benefits & Resources An engaging and collaborative environment that promotes continuous learning and development A hybrid work environment that combines weekly in‑office and remote days with Meeting‑Free lunch hours and Focus Friday afternoons A great compensation package including annual company bonus Market‑leading company‑paid flexible health and dental benefits, starting on your first day Flexible dollars provided by the company to put towards Health Spending Account and/or Wellness Spending Account Immediate participation in DC Pension Plan with an automatic 5% employer contribution, plus optional company match Generous time off including vacation, personal days, unplanned time, Statutory Holidays and company‑wide early closure half‑days Learning and development programmes and resources, including unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning, Education Assistance Program and reimbursement for professional fees Maternity, Parental & Adoption Leave top‑up program Employee Referral Program, Recognition & Rewards Platform Munich Re is committed to providing a work environment that is inclusive and free of employment barriers and discrimination. Accommodations will be made for qualified applicants with a disability throughout the recruitment process. If you receive a request for an interview and you have a disability which will require an accommodation to support your participation, please contact AODARequestHR@munichre.ca as soon as practical so that suitable accommodations can be arranged. #J-18808-Ljbffr