About the role

Intermediate Backend Developer working with engineering teams to maintain components of the Smile Digital Health platform. Responsible for full development lifecycle and technical expertise preparation.

Responsibilities

Design and implement back end application components, such as FHIR operations, primarily using Java and related technologies.
Develop and maintain core product code, with a focus on quality, performance, and maintainability.
Participate in code reviews, adhere to team coding standards, and contribute to improving development practices.
Analyze requirements and propose technical solutions at various stages of development.
Build and iterate on proof-of-concept integrations.
Troubleshoot and resolve issues reported by customers or identified during testing.
Research relevant technologies and contribute findings to the team.
Create and maintain technical documentation.

Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field.
4+ years of professional back end development experience.
Solid experience with Java and Spring; working knowledge of REST APIs, SQL, and Git.
Experience with end-to-end feature development and unit testing practices.
Ability to work independently on assigned tasks while collaborating effectively within a team.
Comfortable working through ambiguity and contributing to technical problem solving.
Experience creating and maintaining clear technical documentation.
Knowledge or experience in healthcare, HL7, or FHIR is an asset.
Experience with Apache Camel and building robust integration patterns to ensure seamless data exchange across disparate systems.
Strong analytical and communication skills.

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.