About myTomorrows
myTomorrows is a global health tech company dedicated to breaking down barriers for patients seeking treatment options.
We strive to enable earlier and better treatment access by bridging the gap between those searching for possibleoptions,and the companies whodevelopthem. We work closely with patients, healthcare professionals, trial sites, patient advocacy groups, and BioPharma – connecting key stakeholders in the drug development ecosystem.
We’ve developed a cutting-edge AI-powered technology platform that simplifies and streamlines access to drugs in development. To support our users and clients, we have a range of industry-expert specialized teams ready to help. Our services include clinical trial patient recruitment, Expanded Access Program management and Real-World Data collection.
With a global footprint spanning 125 countries, to date, we’ve supported over 15,000 patients and 2,400 physicians, earning the trust of 50+ Biopharma companies.
Join us in shaping the future of treatment access - making tomorrow’s therapies accessible for people who need them today.
The opportunity: Back End Engineer
As a Backend Engineer, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining the platform infrastructure that powers our products. You will work closely with our Frontend Engineers, DevOps Engineers, and other stakeholders to design and build scalable, reliable, and high-performance products.
Given that most of our team is located in the Netherlands, we only consider candidates for this position who live within commuting distance to our office in Amsterdam.
What you'll do in this role:
Design and implement scalable and reliable backend systems and infrastructure to support our products
Develop and maintain our micro-services to expose platform functionality to internal and external clients
Collaborate with development and quality assurance teams to ensure high availability, scalability, and security of our systems
Collaborate with DevOps Engineers to ensure the continuous delivery and deployment of software products
Work with software developers to identify and implement improvements to our platform architecture and functionality
Develop and maintain documentation of our systems and processes
Mentor and train junior members of the backend team
Keep up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies
We are looking for:
Strong proficiency in Python programming language
3–5 years of experience in related field
Experience with relational databases such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, or Oracle
Experience with the cloud platforms (AWS, Azure or GCP)
Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes
Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently and as part of a team
Strong communication skills and ability to work with stakeholders across the organization
Excellent English communication skills
Current Tech Stack
We are fully cloud-native, leveraging AWS and adopting a Lean, API-first product development approach driven by modern cloud technologies and thoughtful design practices.
Our backend applications are built using Python, FastAPI, Pydantic, and SQLAlchemy (MySQL). On the front end, we predominantly develop with Angular and also utilize Headless Wagtail and WordPress for select products. To ensure code quality and a consistent release pipeline, we employ GitHub Actions for CI/CD along with tools like Renovate, ruff, Poetry, and pre-commit.
We containerize our applications using Docker and Docker Compose. Currently, we are transitioning from AWS Lambda-based deployments to Kubernetes-managed services, and moving from AWS CloudFormation to Terraform for infrastructure as code. We continue to expand our capabilities in knowledge graphs (Neo4j) and database technologies (MySQL, DynamoDB).
What we offer
Impactful work that helps patients gain access to potentially lifesaving treatments.
International work environment, scale-up energy and flat organizational structure which encourages creativity and accountability.
Competitive salary, annual performance bonus and an Employee Stock Option Plan.
Great career development opportunities in a fast-growing company.
Learning and development budget alongside internal knowledge sharing sessions.
Attractive pension plan, full premium covered by myTomorrows.
Hybrid working model.
Policies to support working parents.
Healthy lunch at the thriving Amsterdam office.
Unlimited access to professional guidance by certified psychologists via OpenUp
Enjoy monthly events hosted by our vibrant Culture Club as well as an annual ‘myTomorrowland’ company-wide celebration!
Equal opportunities
myTomorrows is an Equal Opportunity Employer and, beyond upholding discrimination-free practices, we are committed to cultivating a workplace where difference and diversity are protected and celebrated. The best work comes from our best selves, and we go to great lengths in supporting our team members to be just that.
#J-18808-Ljbffr€60000 - €80000 monthly