About the Company
LightSpun is transforming the $200B dental insurance industry through cutting-edge AI automation. We're replacing decades-old manual processes with intelligent systems that reduce credentialing times from weeks to hours, slash administrative costs by 50%, and enable providers to focus on patient care instead of paperwork. Backed by leading investors and working with major insurance carriers, we're building the digital infrastructure that will power the future of dental benefits administration. If you're passionate about using technology to solve complex healthcare problems at scale, we want to talk to you.

About the Role
As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll be a key technical contributor in building our AI-powered platform that's reimagining how dental insurance works. You'll architect and develop Python-based microservices that process millions of claims, automate complex workflows, and directly impact the healthcare experience for providers and patients nationwide. This is an on-site role based in Bengaluru, where you'll collaborate closely with the team in our office every day.

Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India (On-Site)

Responsibilities
Build Microservices: Design and develop high-performance Python microservices using FastAPI that handle insurance transactions at scale
API Development: Create robust, well-documented RESTful APIs with FastAPI and GraphQL endpoints using Strawberry that connect providers, insurers, and patients in real-time
Cloud Architecture: Leverage Google Cloud Platform services (Cloud Run, Pub/Sub, Cloud SQL) to build scalable, resilient systems
Database Design: Optimize PostgreSQL schemas and queries for complex insurance data models and high-throughput operations
AI Integration:



Collaborate with our ML team to deploy AI models into production using FastAPI endpoints
Service Orchestration: Design inter-service communication patterns and implement event-driven architectures within our microservices ecosystem
Infrastructure as Code: Define and manage cloud infrastructure using Pulumi with Python
Performance Optimization: Profile and optimize Python code, database queries, and API response times
Technical Leadership: Mentor junior engineers, establish FastAPI best practices, and drive code quality standards

Qualifications
5+ years of software development experience with strong Python expertise
Production experience with FastAPI or similar Python web frameworks (Flask, Django)
Proven track record building and maintaining microservices architectures
Strong experience with PostgreSQL including complex queries, indexing strategies, and performance tuning
Hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform services (Cloud Run, Cloud SQL, Pub/Sub, Cloud Storage)
Deep understanding of RESTful API design, async programming in Python, and API documentation standards
Experience with containerization (Docker) and orchestration in GCP
Solid grasp of Python best practices, including type hints, testing (pytest), and code organization
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience

Required Skills
Experience with FastAPI's advanced features: dependency injection,



background tasks, WebSockets
Experience with GraphQL implementation using Strawberry GraphQL
Knowledge of Python async/await patterns and asyncio
Experience with Pulumi for infrastructure as code
Familiarity with Google Cloud's AI/ML services (Vertex AI, Cloud AI Platform)
Experience with event-driven architectures using Google Pub/Sub
Understanding of PostgreSQL advanced features: JSONB, full-text search, partitioning
Experience with healthcare technology, insurance systems, or regulated industries
Knowledge of HIPAA compliance and healthcare data standards
Experience with SQLAlchemy ORM and Alembic migrations
Familiarity with Google Cloud monitoring tools (Cloud Monitoring, Cloud Logging, Cloud Trace)

Preferred Skills
Backend: Python 3.11+, FastAPI, Pydantic, SQLAlchemy
Database: PostgreSQL 15+, Redis
Cloud Platform: Google Cloud Platform (Cloud Run, Cloud SQL, Pub/Sub, Cloud Storage, Secret Manager)
Infrastructure: Docker, Cloud Build, Pulumi, GitHub Actions
Monitoring: Google Cloud Operations Suite
Testing: pytest, pytest-asyncio
API Tools: OpenAPI/Swagger, Strawberry GraphQL, Postman

Pay range and compensation package
Competitive salary and equity compensation
Comprehensive health insurance
On-site team-oriented work environment in Bengaluru
Learning & development budget (conferences, courses, certifications)
Latest MacBook Pro and tech setup
Quarterly team offsites
Google Cloud certification sponsorship

Equal Opportunity Statement
LightSpun is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive team.
Ready to revolutionize dental insurance? Apply now and help us build the future of healthcare technology.

📌 Senior Software Engineer (Bengaluru)
🏢 Lightspun
📍 Bengaluru