Senior Backend Engineer

Henry Schein One group; Surrey; Hybrid; CAD 116,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dental software company in Surrey, BC is seeking a Backend Engineer to develop and maintain revenue cycle management software. You will design user-friendly tools to automate billing and insurance claims in a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of backend development experience, strong Java or Groovy skills, and is familiar with RESTful APIs and relational databases. This hybrid role involves one to two days in the office per week.

Benefits

3% RRSP matching

100% drug coverage

3-week paid vacation

Unlimited paid flex days

Paid Birthday off

Qualifications

• 5-7+ years of proven track record in backend software development.
• Strong proficiency in Groovy or Java.
• Deep understanding of relational databases and SQL.
• Extensive experience in designing and consuming RESTful APIs.
• Experience with Agile development methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop backend services and APIs using Groovy and Java.
• Architect and implement database solutions.
• Collaborate with multi-functional teams for backend system design.
• Lead efforts in resolving production issues.

Skills

Backend software development

Java

Groovy

RESTful APIs

SQL

Git

Agile methodologies

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or Engineering

Tools

PostgreSQL

MySQL

Hibernate

Liquibase

Docker

AWS

Job description

About Us:

Henry Schein One is the global leader in dental management, analytics, communication and marketing software. We deliver innovative dental software and services, combined with expert business coaching, to help connect dental technology so it works as one. When technology connects, more data is shared, more tasks are automated, and more work gets done. Most importantly, dental professionals have more time to focus on providing a quality experience for their patients. In fact, one connected practice management system simplifies each step of the patient experience - from first contact and scheduling to clinical treatment and billing, to ensuring loyalty and recurring care.

Henry Schein One Canada has over 20 years of experience developing and supporting software in dental markets in Canada and throughout the world. As part of Henry Schein One, our products support the Canadian Dental Practice Management and Global Academic‑Dental markets. Our on‑premises products are well established with strong customer loyalty while our cloud product customer base is growing every year.

About the Opportunity

As an engineer working on dental practice revenue cycle management software, the role centers on developing and maintaining systems that streamline how dental offices handle billing, insurance claims, and patient payments. The work involves designing reliable, secure, and user‑friendly tools to automate complex financial workflows, reduce administrative friction, and ensure accurate reimbursement.

The engineering team operates as a tight‑knit, collaborative group where openness, curiosity, and problem‑solving drive progress. Each member is given autonomy to design and implement meaningful solutions, balanced by a strong sense of accountability to the product vision and customer outcomes. The culture emphasizes trust and shared ownership, encouraging individuals to take initiative and seek input from peers. Engineers regularly pair on complex challenges, share feedback freely, and celebrate collective achievements, creating an environment where high performance and continuous learning thrive.

Availability

This is a hybrid role, with one to two days in office, to facilitate brainstorming and team building. Our office is located across from Guildford Mall, in Surrey, BC.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain high‑quality, performant, and scalable backend services and APIs using Groovy, Spring Boot and Java.
• Architect and implement database solutions, including schema design, ORM (Hibernate) configuration, and data migration strategies (Liquibase).
• Provide architectural oversight, technical guidance, and mentoring to other backend developers.
• Be accountable for the successful delivery of backend features and platform stability.
• Collaborate closely with Product Management, Frontend Engineers, and UI/UX teams to understand requirements and build effective backend solutions.
• Partner with multi‑functional teams to define problems, and design, scope, and implement robust backend systems.
• Lead efforts in triaging and resolving complex production issues related to backend services.
• Champion best practices in backend development, including testing, code quality, and system performance.

Technologies We Use

• Languages & Frameworks: Groovy, Sprint Boot, Java
• Databases & Data: SQL (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL), Hibernate, Liquibase
• APIs & Integration: RESTful APIs, Kafka, Messaging Queues (e.g., AWS SQS/SNS)
• DevOps & Tools: AWS (EC2, RDS, S3, SES, etc.), Gitlab, Gradle, Docker
• Build & Version Control: Gradle, Git

Qualifications & Requirements

• 5-7+ years of proven track record in backend software development, with significant experience in enterprise‑level applications.

• Strong proficiency in Groovy or Java.
• Deep understanding of relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL), SQL, and ORM frameworks like Hibernate.
• Extensive experience designing, building, and consuming RESTful APIs.
• Solid experience with unit and integration testing frameworks.
• Proficiency with build tools (Gradle) and version control systems (Git).
• Experience with Agile development methodologies.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and ability to pick up new concepts quickly and apply them effectively.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Nice to haves

• Experience with microservice architecture, event‑driven systems, and distributed systems.
• Experience with cloud platforms, particularly AWS services (e.g., EC2, S3, RDS, SQS, Lambda).
• Experience with database migration tools, specifically Liquibase.
• Experience in profiling, monitoring, and optimizing backend application performance and database queries.
• Understanding security best practices for backend systems and API development.
• Familiarity with containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or equivalent working experience.
• Interest in discovering and implementing improvements to our Backend Architecture and a passion for staying up to date with new technologies.

Our Recruiting Process

We try to make our process as simple as possible while still giving us opportunities to learn about each other.

1. Intro/screening call with Talent Acquisition team member
2. Short online behavioural and cognitive assessment
3. Interview with Hiring Manager
4. Technical Interview

Compensation & Benefits

The posted range for this position is between $116,750 CAD - $141,750 CAD which is the expected starting base salary range for an employee who is new to the role to fully proficient and experienced in the role. Many factors go into determining employee pay within the posted range including prior experience, training, current skills, certifications & education etc.

Our benefits also include:

• 3% RRSP matching
• Comprehensive health benefits plan, including 100% drug coverage
• 3-week paid vacation, growing up to 5 weeks with tenure
• Unlimited paid flex days
• Paid Birthday off