Senior Backend Developer Lisboa

Senior Backend Developer
Lisboa
Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal

At
Shakers
, we're partnering an AI-powered medical scribing platform that transforms patient–clinician conversations into structured notes. Their mission is simple yet powerful:
simplify documentation and amplify care
. By reducing administrative burden, improving documentation accuracy, and supporting clinician
- being, this platform is shaping the future of healthcare.

We're looking for a
seasoned Backend Engineer
to join an agile team and play a key role in designing and maintaining the core services that power its AI-driven platform. You'll work with modern technologies, contribute directly to improving healthcare delivery, and collaborate closely with Product, Design, and AI teams.

What you'll do

• Design and implement backend services in
  Python (Fast
  API preferred)
• Build and document clear, reliable
  REST APIs
  for web and mobile applications
• Package and deploy services with
  Docker
  , automating deployments to
  AWS
• Design schemas, write queries, and optimize performance in
  Postgre
  SQL
• Manage flexible, unstructured data using
  Mongo
  DB
• Write tests, add logs and alerts, and monitor system performance and uptime
• Proactively identify and resolve issues before they impact users
• Collaborate with
  - functional teams (Product, Design, AI) to deliver meaningful improvements every week

Requirements

• Strong professional experience with
  Python backend development
  (Fast
  API preferred)
• Hands-on experience with
  containerized deployments (Docker) on AWS
• Solid database knowledge with
  Postgre
  SQL
  and
  Mongo
  DB
• Proven track record of building and maintaining scalable backend services
• Excellent
  - solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work in agile teams

Nice to have

• Experience in healthcare or related industries
• Interest in
  Large Language Models (LLMs)
  and NLP technologies (no need to be an expert)

Role details

• Start
  : Immediate
• Location
  : Remote, based in
  Lisbon
• Engagement
  : Freelance, via Shakers - 18 months
• Team
  : Agile,
  - functional (Product, Design, AI)

Why join?

• Work on an
  AI-driven product
  that has real impact in healthcare
• Join a
  - oriented team tackling clinician burnout and inefficient workflows
• 100% remote role with flexibility and autonomy
• Continuous learning and collaboration with
  - tier engineers, designers, and AI specialists

If you're a backend engineer passionate about building impactful technology and want to contribute to transforming healthcare through AI, we'd love to hear from you