Senior Java Software Developer (Backend) - Remote, Canada

This is a remote position and can be located anywhere in Canada or the USA.
AS THE WORLD MOVES TO FHIR, THERE ARE PLENTY OF REASONS TO SMILE.
Smarter decisions, fewer barriers, and better incentives are just the beginning. Smile Digital Health makes it easy for healthcare stakeholders to collect and exchange data with our leading FHIR-based data liberation platform.
We reduce barriers between information and care for those who deliver or consume health services and products and whose roles or care are hindered by fractured, inaccessible or complex information systems.
Let’s make a difference!
BE PART OF THE TEAM WORKING TOWARDS #BETTERGLOBALHEALTH
This position works closely with all areas of the business to gather product requirements and design, implement and test components of the system. This role will guide and mentor associate level Software Developers.
Responsibilities:

• Design and implement applications using web technologies mostly independently.
• Create and maintain product and support documentation.
• Analyze and evaluate requirements and propose high level design and technical solutions at all stages of development.
• Analyze solutions to ensure that they are interoperable, performant and maintainable.
• Adhere to team/department coding standards.
• Participate in and provide final approval for code reviews.
• Research 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 input into good technical design and industry trends.
• Break down work for other team members and be the go to person for project issues/status.
• Lead by example when it comes to department/team best practices.
• Accountable for ensuring that all working hours are accurately reported on a daily or weekly basis.

Requirements:

• 8+ years of Software development experience is required.
• Experience with Java, Spring, Rest API, SQL and Git.
• Develop middleware products, unit test practices, transaction processing
• Creating and maintaining clear 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 is an asset but not required.
• Experience in startup or small tech company is an asset!

Smile's core values include respect, inclusion, embracing our differences, and celebrating shared values and because our people are the foundation of our success, we remain dedicated to building diverse and inclusive teams. We welcome and encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. We are big on creating a sense of belonging and empowering each other to bring our authentic selves to work.