Software Engineer (Vancouver)

Employer Direct Healthcare; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare technology provider is looking for a Software Engineer to design and build cloud-based applications. This role involves backend development in .NET and front-end work with React, working in a hybrid model two days a week in Vancouver. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of software development experience. Strong skills in creating secure APIs and working with databases are essential. Join a dynamic team committed to improving healthcare technology.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in software development with proficiency in Python or .NET Core.
• Experience building secure and scalable REST APIs.
• Strong knowledge of relational databases like Microsoft SQL, PostgreSQL.

Responsibilities

• Build secure backend solutions using .NET, aligned with HIPAA regulations.
• Design and maintain RESTful APIs for seamless integration.
• Develop responsive frontends using React or Angular.

Skills

Software Development

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Agile/Scrum

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

.NET Core

React

Azure

CI/CD tools

Job description

Lantern is the specialty care platform connecting people with the best care when they need it most. By curating a Network of Excellence of top specialists for surgery, cancer care, infusions and more, Lantern delivers excellent care with significant cost savings to employers and their workforces. Lantern also pairs members with a dedicated care team, including Care Advocates and nurses, for the entirety of their care journey, helping them get back to good health, back to their families and back to work. With convenient access to specialists nationwide, Lantern means quality care is within driving distance for most. Lantern is trusted by the nation\'s largest employers to deliver care to more than 6 million members across the country. Learn more about us at lanterncare.com.

About You

• You use LOGIC in your decision making and understand that progress is critical to making change. You focus on the execution of your content while balancing a fast-paced environment and you take the time to celebrate both the small & big wins.
• INCLUSION is a core tenant of your personal beliefs. A diverse and inclusive environment is incredibly important to you. You understand and desire to be a part of a diverse team with different experiences and perspectives and you cherish the differences in each individual that you interact with.
• You have the GRIT, drive and ambition to tackle big problems. Big problems require big ideas and a team that supports new ideas.
• You care deeply for your customers and are driven to keep HUMANITY in all decisions. Your customers aren’t just the individuals using your product; they are the driving factor in your motivation to make a change.
• Integrity guides you in life. Focusing on the TRUTH vs. giving people the answers they want to hear.
• You thrive in a Team Environment. Collaboration is key in innovation and creating change.

These pillars of LIGHT are a reminder to our team that we are making a difference by providing guidance and support in navigating the often complex and confusing landscape of healthcare. We hope that through this LIGHT, individuals can find their way to the best care, resources, and support they need to get back to life.

If this sounds like you, we would love to connect to speak further about career opportunities at Lantern.

Please apply to our role and someone from our Talent Acquisition Team will reach out to help you navigate our interview process.

Role Overview

Lantern is seeking a Software Engineer to join our healthcare technology team and play a pivotal role in designing and building cloud-based applications that improve the lives of patients and healthcare providers. This role involves hands-on software development while also contributing to technical discussions and collaborating closely with teammates. You’ll work across the full stack—developing scalable backend services in .NET, building intuitive frontends, and delivering secure APIs—all within a cloud-native, regulated environment.

The ideal candidate is technically strong, collaborative, proactive, and mission driven. You should be comfortable navigating ambiguity, working cross-functionally with clinicians, product managers, and compliance teams, and thinking critically about trade-offs in healthcare technology. We value engineers who demonstrate ownership, communicate clearly, and strive for continuous improvement—both in code quality and team culture.

Our team enjoys new challenges and the potential of redefining what healthcare service management experience can be. For this position, it is essential to have sincere passion for delivery, excellent time management and a fun attitude while working with some amazing people.

Location

Location: Hybrid, 2 days a week in Vancouver

Responsibilities

• Build secure and compliant backend solutions using .NET (C#), aligned with HIPAA and healthcare regulations.
• Design, implement, and maintain RESTful APIs for seamless integration with applications, third-party services, and mobile platforms.
• Develop responsive and user-friendly frontends using React or Angular for both patient-facing and internal care advocate applications.
• Utilize cloud platforms like Azure or AWS to create scalable, high-availability systems with services such as functions, queues, storage, and managed databases.
• Support continuous integration and delivery by developing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using tools like Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions.
• Work closely with Product, Clinical, Compliance, and QA teams to gather requirements and ensure technical solutions meet regulatory standards.
• Engage in sprint planning, peer code reviews, and technical discussions to ensure high code quality and team collaboration.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree. Master’s degree in engineering or related field is a plus
• 3+ years of experience in software development, with strong proficiency in Python or .NET Core, C#, Typescript, Angular or React.
• 3+ years of experience with building secure and scalable REST APIs
• 3+ years of experience developing relational databases like Microsoft SQL (preferred), PostgreSQL, MySQL, etc.
• Experience with unit test frameworks such as xUnit, Jest, Moq to ensure code reliability, accuracy, and maintainability
• Experience working OAuth 2.0 authentication and authorization flows
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and familiarity with related tools like Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions
• Experience with Cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure or AWS
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to addressing challenges using modern design principles
• Experience working with Agile/Scrum methodologies
• Preferred (but not required) experiences include: relevant cloud or software development certifications; experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Bicep); familiarity with healthcare data standards (FHIR, HL7, X12) and HIPAA-compliant environments

Lantern does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.

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