Ph3About Liom /h3pLiomis a Swiss health-tech startup dedicated to revolutionizing the field of personalized health monitoring. Our objective is to develop the first health wearable monitoring glucose non-invasively. We will launch our wearable as a consumer product in the United States and Europe in 2028. Our team consists of over 35 staff, with deep expertise in product development, and the required engineering as well as scientific disciplines. We are operating out of our lab facilities in Pfäffikon SZ, Switzerland. /ph3Your mission /h3pLiom is preparing to 100× its data acquisition capacity. Our visual health‑data—combined with rich metadata—is the foundation for real‑world clinical insights and downstream data‑science models. To support this next phase of growth, we are building a new data platform on Google Cloud that can scale with our ambitions. /ppAs a Backend Engineer, you will implement the Load Balanced GCP backed APIs that Liom uses to ingest, structure, validate, and operationalises data across the company. You’ll work across backend services, data engineering, and platform architecture, helping us build systems that are secure, reliable, and ready for clinical‑grade scale. You are confident working with containers across Linux distributions, handling artefacts / libraries effectively to deliver source controlled services that make up the backbone of the business. /ppThis is a hands‑on role in a fast‑moving startup environment, ideal for someone who wants to shape the technical direction of a company making real‑world health impact. /ph3Responsibilities /h3ulliDevelop load‑balanced, secure, standardised FastAPI services for external data ingestion and internal laboratory pipelines. /liliBuild high‑bandwidth internal APIs for experimental data, imaging pipelines, and metadata flows. /liliEnsure robust authentication, authorisation, and secure handling of sensitive health‑related data. /liliWork closely with data science, product, and lab teams to ensure data is accessible, high‑quality, and fit for downstream use. /liliTranslate business needs into technical architecture, and clearly communicate trade‑offs to both technical and non‑technical audiences. /liliSupport emerging needs for unstructured data from business, sales, and operations teams. /li /ulh3Your profile /h3ulli3+ years experience generating business value through API backed infrastructure and software services /liliComfortable in a Python‑first engineering environment. /liliBring a DevOps mindset, balancing security, reliability, and operational pragmatism. /liliThrive in a startup culture—comfortable stepping outside your comfort zone and learning rapidly. /liliBe a team player who values collaboration, clarity, and shared ownership. /li /ulh3Nice to Have /h3ulliHands‑on experience with Cloud Run, Cloud Functions, or serverless patterns. /liliFamiliarity with GitHub Actions and modern CI/CD pipelines. /liliExperience with data governance, schema evolution, or ML‑ops workflows. /liliExposure to health‑tech, regulated data, or scientific computing environments. /li /ulh3We offer /h3pDiversity. With 15 nationalities in the company, we strive to build a diverse and exciting environment. We care about diversity and equal opportunities and encourage everyone to apply. /ppMentorship Career Growth. Our team is dedicated to supporting new members. We have a broad mix of experience levels and tenures, and we’re building an environment that celebrates knowledge sharing and mentorship. /ppJoin an amazing, collaborative team! You’ll be supported by knowledgeable, approachable colleagues and have plenty of chances to learn, exchange ideas, and hear new perspectives. /ph3Our recruitment process /h3pThe interview process consists of three stages: /pulliIntroduction video call /liliTechnical Interview /liliOn‑site interview /li /ul /p #J-18808-Ljbffr