Software Developer Intermediate (Remote Canada)

Job summary

The role involves designing, implementing, and testing system components across the full software development lifecycle. Key duties include writing high-quality code, conducting code reviews, and creating technical documentation for health data platforms.

Job details

Working for a company like Smile Digital Health means supporting our mandate for #BetterGlobalHealth. We strive towards this goal every day, and the results can be seen in the impact of our innovative health data platform and data management solutions, which are used in over 20 countries. We were #19 on Deloitte's Technology Fast 50 Ranking for 2024! Smile Digital Health makes it easy for healthcare stakeholders to collect and exchange data with our leading FHIR-based data liberation platform. At its heart, the Smile platform enables people and organizations to better manage healthcare data. We help generate and liberate structured healthcare data to ensure effective delivery across care teams and health systems bringing #BetterGlobalHealth to patients everyday! Apply today and find plenty of reasons to SMILE! The Intermediate Software Developer works closely with all areas of the business to gather product requirements to effectively design, implement and test components of the system. This role contributes to all phases of the Software Development Lifecycle from analysis, design, implementation, verification and maintenance of solutions. \n Responsibilities: Support the design, development, and implementation of diverse applications using web technologies. Create and maintain detailed technical product and end user support documentation. Evaluate requirements and propose high level design and technical solutions at all stages of development. Analyze solutions and applications to ensure that they are interoperable, performant and maintainable. Write high-quality and well-documented code for projects to ensure adherence to team and/or department coding standards. Evaluate and provide accurate estimated timelines for development requirements. Participate in and perform code reviews to ensure quality, proactive identification of defects, and recommend improvements. Investigate and resolve complex technical challenges for assigned projects. Maintain in-depth knowledge of technologies that will be used in new and existing modules of the solution (e.g., Machine Learning frameworks, data storage and capture frameworks etc.). Advise and provide feedback and recommendations on quality technical design and industry trends. Support in complex projects for other colleagues including, but not limited to, supporting the workflow and providing expert advice and solutions to escalated and complex project challenges and roadblocks. Actively participate in setting and maintaining software development best practices within the department and team. Requirements: 5+ years of full-cycle software development lifecycle experience. Experience in the healthcare and/or technology industry, preferred. Post-secondary education in computer science, computer engineering, or similar and/or equivalent work experience. Hands-on experience with Java and the Spring framework, building and consuming RESTful APIs, working with relational databases using SQL, and using Git for version control in collaborative development environments. Solid understanding of the full software development lifecycle, including continuous integration (CI) pipelines for build automation, containerization and deployment using Docker, and related DevOps practices. Develop middleware products, unit test practices (TDD), transaction processing Creating and maintaining clear technical documentation. Ability to maintain repositories with a focus on code health and quality. Experience in end-to-end feature development. Knowledge or experience in healthcare, HL7/ FHIR, an asset. Nice to have: Full-stack development experience, including front-end technologies such as Angular, JavaScript, and tools like Node.js and npm, along with a solid understanding of HTTP protocols and browser-based development. \n $90,000 - $110,000 a year \n Smile discloses that artificial intelligence (AI) may be used in portions of the recruitment and selection process, such as resume screening or application assessment. All hiring decisions are ultimately made by qualified human decision-makers, and AI tools are used to support — not replace — fair and equitable hiring practices. This position is a new role, created to support Smile’s continued growth and commitment to operational excellence. Some of the benefits we offer: * Remote Work Environment * Flexible Time Away From Work Policy including PTO, Personal and Sick Days * Competitive Salary and Health/Medical Benefits * RRSP/TFSA/401K Employee Contribution * Life and Disability * Employee Assistance Program * FHIR Study Program and Skillsoft Learning * Super HAPI Fun Club Smile's core values include respect, inclusion, embracing our differences, and celebrating shared values because our people are the foundation of our success. We are big on creating a sense of belonging and empowering each other to bring our authentic selves to work. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome and encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. Candidates are encouraged to inform us if they wish to discuss or require accommodations during interviews or while working at Smile.

What you’ll do

The role involves designing, implementing, and testing system components across the full software development lifecycle. Key duties include writing high-quality code, conducting code reviews, and creating technical documentation for health data platforms.

Requirements

Candidates need over 5 years of full-cycle software development experience with proficiency in Java, Spring, SQL, and Docker. A degree in computer science or equivalent experience is required, with healthcare industry knowledge and FHIR experience being a strong asset.

Benefits

• Remote Work Environment • Flexible Time Away From Work Policy • Paid Time Off • Personal Days • Sick Days • Competitive Salary • Health/Medical Benefits • RRSP/TFSA/401K Employee Contribution • Life Insurance • Disability Insurance • Employee Assistance Program • FHIR Study Program • Skillsoft Learning

Listed skills

• Software · Preferred
• Technical Documentation · Preferred
• SQL · Preferred
• Technical · Preferred
• analysis · Preferred
• Angular · Preferred
• Health · Preferred
• Documentation · Preferred
• Development · Preferred
• Time · Preferred
• Java · Preferred
• Flexible · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Java
• Spring Framework
• RESTful APIs
• SQL
• Git
• Docker
• CI/CD Pipelines
• TDD
• Angular
• JavaScript
• Node.js
• HL7/FHIR
• Full-stack Development
• Middleware Development
• Technical Documentation
• Code Review
• End-User Training And Support
• Full Stack Development
• Pipelines
• Healthcare Industry Knowledge
• Web Technologies
• npm (Node Package Manager)
• Product Requirements
• Workflow Management
• Git (Version Control System)
• Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources (FHIR)
• Technical Design
• Java (Programming Language)
• JavaScript (Programming Language)
• Application Programming Interface (API)
• Artificial Intelligence
• Angular (Web Framework)
• Software Development
• Build Automation
• Unit Testing
• Containerization
• Version Control
• Computer Science
• Computer Engineering
• Continuous Integration
• Data Management
• Relational Databases
• Software Development Life Cycle
• DevOps
• Middleware
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Innovation
• Interoperability
• Node.js (Javascript Library)
• Operational Excellence

Job areas

• Software
• Technology
• Healthcare
• Engineering
• Data & Analytics
• Software Developer
• Software Developer / Engineer
• Software Developers