Full-time | Subiaco, WA | HealthTech | AI & Backend Development (120–180k)
About Oqea
At Oqea, we're on a mission to create a place for connected wellbeing. Our digital platform brings together self-help tools, care teams, and technology to reduce isolation and ensure no one gets left behind.
We're now scaling our platform with intelligent, AI-driven features to support mental health consultations—think ambient listening, automated clinical notes, and diagnostic support. If you're an experienced Python developer who wants to build tech that makes a real difference, we'd love to hear from you.
The Opportunity
We're looking for an experienced
Python Developer
to play a key role in shaping both our core platform and new AI-driven tools for clinicians. In this role, you'll combine backend development expertise with applied AI experience to design, optimise, and scale modern health tech solutions.
You'll work closely with the Product Team and CTO, building reliable Python systems, integrating LLMs, and helping deliver real-time clinical support tools that clinicians can trust.
What You'll Do
Lead the design and development of Python-based services and intelligent tools that support clinical workflows (note summarisation, ambient listening, diagnostics).
Build evaluation frameworks in Python to monitor the performance, accuracy, and safety of AI agents.
Integrate LLMs and AI agents into real-time backend systems to support clinicians.
Collaborate with frontend developers (Vue.js & TypeScript) to deliver seamless user experiences.
Optimise backend infrastructure for scalability, reliability, and security in a healthcare context.
Share Python best practices and mentor other developers within the team.
Backend
: Python (agents & evaluation), Hono (TypeScript)
What You Bring
7+ years of software development experience, with strong Python expertise.
Proven track record in backend development and building scalable systems.
Hands-on experience with AI agents, LLM APIs, or prompt engineering.
Familiarity with system monitoring, data pipelines, or intelligent system evaluation.
Experience or interest in healthcare or mental health technology is highly desirable.
A start-up mindset: adaptable, curious, and collaborative.
Why Join Oqea?
Be part of a mission-driven team improving mental health care access and outcomes.
Collaborate with a passionate, diverse team of technologists and clinicians.
Work on cutting-edge backend and AI tech in a fast-paced but supportive environment.
Flexible working options based in Subiaco, WA.
Make a tangible impact with solutions that matter.
Apply Now
If you're excited by the idea of building tech that supports real people and real clinicians, apply today. Even if you don't meet every requirement, we encourage you to reach out—we value passion, initiative, and a growth mindset.
Oqea is committed to diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.
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