Senior Full Stack Developer

Mikata Health Inc.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare technology company is seeking a Senior Full Stack Developer to enhance their AI-powered medical scribe software. The role involves building end-to-end features, collaborating with teams, and ensuring high-quality software solutions. Ideal candidates will thrive in a startup environment and contribute to optimizing healthcare delivery.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Ongoing professional development

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Experience with relational databases and REST APIs.
• Strong understanding of HTML/CSS and responsive design.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain frontend and backend systems using modern frameworks.
• Develop RESTful APIs and backend services.
• Monitor app performance and identify opportunities for optimization.

Skills

Problem Solving

Collaboration

Education

Degree in Computer Science

Engineering

Tools

PostgreSQL

Git

AWS

Job description

Mikata Health is a leader in healthcare technology, dedicated to enhancing patient outcomes and empowering healthcare professionals to deliver the highest standard of care. By integrating with EMRs, Mikata improves patient communication, offering automated reminders, follow-ups, and booking possibilities. Our flagship product, “Mika”, is a best-in-class AI Scribe software that reduces physician burnout by minimizing time spent on charting. We are currently seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Full Stack Developer to join our team and help expand our reach within the medical community.

Position Overview

As a Full Stack Developer at Mikata Health, you’ll be involved in building end-to-end features that improve the experience of both Mika AI (our AI-powered medical scribe) and the Mikata Platform. You'll collaborate closely with other members of teams across our company to understand user needs and build intuitive, reliable solutions.

This is an ideal role for someone who enjoys wearing multiple hats, thrives in a startup environment, and is excited about making healthcare more efficient and human-centered.

Key Responsibilities

Application Development

• Build and maintain frontend and backend systems using modern frameworks and technologies.
• Collaborate with other members of the product team (ie design, product management, data science) to implement user-friendly, accessible interfaces
• Develop RESTful APIs and backend services to support application features.
  
  
• Contribute to system architecture decisions and technical planning.
• Ensure code is scalable, maintainable, and performant across the stack.
• Write tests and documentation to support long-term development.
  
  
• Participate in sprint planning, code reviews, and regular team meetings.
• Work closely with data science to integrate AI/LLM features into the product.
• Help troubleshoot and resolve production issues as they arise.
• Work to support the needs of the customer team.
  
  

Quality & Improvement

• Monitor app performance and identify opportunities for optimization.
• Contribute to DevOps efforts (e.g., CI/CD pipelines, cloud infrastructure) where needed.
• Stay up to date with industry trends and recommend improvements.
  

Competencies and Skills

• Education: Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Backend: Experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL), REST APIs, and authentication/authorization systems.
• Frontend: Strong understanding of HTML/CSS, responsive design, and building clean, accessible UIs.
• Version Control: Proficiency with Git and code collaboration tools.
• Cloud & DevOps: Familiarity with AWS services (Lambda, RDS, API Gateway)
• Problem Solving: Strong analytical thinking and debugging skills.
• Collaboration: Comfortable working across teams and giving/receiving feedback.
• Bonus: Experience in health tech or regulated industries is a plus but not required.

Why This Role Is a Great Fit for You

• You’re excited to build meaningful software that supports clinicians and improves care.
• You enjoy working across the stack and solving real-world problems.
• You thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment with lots of autonomy.
• You’re curious about how AI is transforming healthcare—and want to be part of shaping that future.
  
  

What We Offer:

• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and HSA.
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment with opportunities for career advancement.

How To Apply

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their resume and a cover letter detailing their relevant experience and why they are the ideal fit for this role below. Candidates also required to answer the questions below.