Software Engineer II - API Developer

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain scalable, high-performance APIs for healthcare applications.
• Implement secure integration solutions for EHRs, medical devices, and third-party platforms with guidance from senior engineers.
• Support compliance efforts by following HIPAA, GDPR, and healthcare standards (HL7, FHIR, DICOM).
• Optimize API performance through techniques such as caching and efficient data retrieval.
• Apply security best practices, including OAuth, JWT, and RBAC.
• Collaborate with engineers, product managers, and healthcare professionals to align API solutions with clinical needs.
• Participate in code reviews and team discussions to improve API development best practices.
• Stay updated on healthcare API trends and emerging technologies.
• Assist in designing API specifications and contribute to API design discussions.
• Contribute to microservices architecture by designing containerized API solutions using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Troubleshoot and resolve API-related issues, including integration errors, performance bottlenecks, and security vulnerabilities.
• Research emerging technologies, frameworks, and integration patterns to recommend improvements in API development strategies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in API development, ideally within healthcare or regulated industries.
• Proficiency in RESTful APIs and familiarity with GraphQL.
• Hands-on experience in designing scalable architecture.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, Go, or JavaScript.
• Basic understanding of healthcare standards (HL7, FHIR, DICOM) and data privacy regulations (HIPAA, GDPR).
• Experience with SQL & NoSQL databases for healthcare data storage and retrieval.
• Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, Oracle Cloud) and API gateway technologies.
• Knowledge of microservices architecture, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and event-driven systems.
• Familiarity with authentication methods like OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect.
• Experience in CI/CD pipelines, DevOps, and automated API deployment strategies.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot API-related issues.
• Strong communication skills to collaborate across teams.

Nice to Have

• Hands-on experience in designing scalable architecture.
• Experience with GraphQL and API gateway technologies.
• Knowledge of healthcare standards such as HL7, FHIR, DICOM.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.

Benefits & Perks

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries
• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401k plan with company match
• Generous Paid Time Off