Software Engineer

VitalHub UK; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative technology firm is seeking a Software Engineer to design and develop full-stack solutions that enhance healthcare services. In this role, you will collaborate with global teams to create high-quality code, ensuring compliance with technical standards and design principles. Your expertise in Java, database management, and responsive web design will be crucial in delivering effective solutions that improve patient care. Join a forward-thinking organization that values continuous learning and offers a dynamic work environment where your contributions can make a real difference.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of full-stack software design and development experience.
• Strong understanding of Object-Oriented Design and Java development.
• Experience with Relational Databases like MS SQL and MySQL.

Responsibilities

• Develop full-stack code, interfaces, and integrate components within project timelines.
• Collaborate with global development teams on initiatives and tasks.
• Test developed code against specifications within project timelines.

Skills

Java

Object-Oriented Design

HTML5

CSS3

JavaScript

Agile Methodologies

Responsive Web Design

Database Design

Troubleshooting

Collaboration

Education

University Degree in Computer Science

Tools

MS SQL

MySQL

SASS

LESS

Bootstrap

jQuery

Job description

The Company

VitalHub provides technology solutions to Health and Human Services providers including Hospitals, Regional Health Authorities, Mental Health, Long Term Care, Home Health, Community, and Social Services. Our solutions cover Electronic Health Record (EHR), Case Management, Care Coordination, Patient Flow & Operational Visibility, and DOCit Mobile Apps.

Based in Toronto, ON, VitalHub is publicly traded on the TSX Venture Exchange: VHI.

We collaborate with healthcare providers to improve operational efficiency and enable more coordinated, continuous, and safer patient care. Our portfolio simplifies data integration in healthcare and supports organizations in managing patient care services.

The Role

The Software Engineer will design, build, test, and troubleshoot code following VitalHub's technical architecture, design principles, and coding guidelines throughout the Software Development Life Cycle. The role involves collaboration with developers, solution teams, and software architects to create full-stack solutions that meet customer requirements and business needs, ensuring a modular, clear, and high-quality codebase.

Key Responsibilities

1. Software Development, Technical Design, and Testing – 80%:
2. Develop full-stack code, interfaces, and integrate components or third-party software within project timelines and specifications, following technical architecture and coding standards.
3. Design database structures with appropriate keys, indexes, constraints, and triggers.
4. Collaborate with global development teams on initiatives and tasks.
5. Create in-code documentation for future developers.
6. Draft technical design specifications for review by team leads.
7. Propose improvements to technical architecture.
8. Test developed code against specifications within project timelines.
9. Create unit tests and test suites where applicable.
10. Develop fixes for software defects.
11. Troubleshoot, maintain, and debug software.
12. Provide Level 3 support escalation.

Experience

1. University Degree in Computer Science or equivalent.
2. 2+ years of full-stack software design and development experience.
3. Strong understanding of Object-Oriented Design and Java development.
4. Experience with Relational Databases like MS SQL, MySQL, and SQL/T-SQL.
5. Experience with HTML5, CSS3, and CSS pre-processors such as SASS/LESS.
6. Experience with front-end frameworks, preferably Bootstrap.
7. Experience developing responsive web applications.
8. Experience with AJAX and JavaScript libraries like jQuery.
9. Passion for coding and continuous learning.
10. Experience working in an Agile environment.

Beneficial to Have

1. Experience in the healthcare domain.
2. Experience with HL7 v2 and v3 standards.
3. Experience with web services, SOAP, RESTful APIs.