Experienced Python Engineer - Healthcare AI Platform

` tags either. 😉Our Stack- Backend: Python, FastAPI, SQLAlchemy, PostgreSQL, Redis- Frontend: Vue3 (you'll touch this occasionally - we promise it won't bite)- Infrastructure: GCP, Terraform- AI *(coming 2026)*: LLM integration (OpenAI, Anthropic), RAG, agent workflowsWho You AreMust-haves:- 3+ years of professional Python development experience- Strong FastAPI or similar framework experience (Flask, Django)- Comfortable with relational databases and ORMs (bonus points if you actually enjoy writing SQL)- Can work independently and take ownership- Adaptable: You have strong opinions, loosely held - willing to align with team decisions- Speak Dutch and/or English- Able to work hybrid in Ghent, Belgium (2-3 days/week in office - you don't need to live here, but you need to show up)Nice-to-haves:- Experience with LLM/AI integration (prompt engineering, RAG, agents) or eagerness to learn- Vue3 or modern frontend framework experience- Built systems from 0→1 before- Worked in early-stage startups or small teams- Health tech or data-intensive domain experienceYou'll struggle here if you:- Need heavy direction or prefer clear, stable processes (we're a startup - ambiguity is a feature, not a bug)- Only want to work on "cool" problems (sometimes we fix bugs and optimize queries - shocking, we know)- Prefer large companies with established structure- Can't handle shifting priorities or wearing multiple hatsWhat We Offer- Competitive salary for the Belgian market- Equity/stock options - be an owner, not just an employee- Real impact: Shape product, tech stack, and culture as the third engineer- Work-life balance: Flexible schedule, family-friendly (many team members have kids - we get it, life happens)- Growth: Learn AI/LLM integration, system design, product thinking - skills that accelerate your career- Mission-driven: Build something that genuinely improves people's health and lives (yes, really)Location & Logistics- Office: Ghent, Belgium (beautiful city, great beer)- Work mode: Hybrid - at least 2 days/week in office (preferably 3)- Languages: Dutch and/or English- Start date: ASAP- Contract type: We accept on payroll as well as freelance applicationsApplication ProcessWe keep it simple and move fast:1. Email us at maarten@biometriq.be with: - Your CV/resume - Brief intro (3-5 sentences): Why BiometrIQ? Why now? What excites you about this role?2. Intro call (30-45 min): Get to know each other, check mutual expectations, see if there's chemistry3. Take-home assignment: We'll send you a realistic problem to solve (you'll have up to 2 weeks - we respect your time)4. In-person meeting in Ghent: Discuss your solution, meet the founders, see the office, ask us hard questions5. Offer (if all goes well): We aim to complete the entire process in less than a month from first contact to offerQuestions or want to chat first? Email Maarten - we're happy to discuss the role, tech stack, or answer any questions before you apply.---One Last ThingWe're looking for someone who's excited about this opportunity - not just looking for "a job." If you're curious about AI, want real ownership, and care about building something meaningful, we want to hear from you.If you just want to collect a paycheck and leave at 5pm sharp every day... well, we respect that, but we're probably not the right fit. 🤷Ready? Email us: maarten@biometriq.be