Developer-Information Services II

IU Health; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Health, Inc. is seeking a skilled engineer to join our IT team in the United States. The role spans developing and maintaining Microsoft-based applications with .NET and Azure, and building APIs and backend services in PHP 8.x with modern frameworks.

You will optimize relational databases, manage caching (Redis), and work in containerized Linux environments (Docker). Collaboration across teams and adherence to security, performance, and scalability standards are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of experience required.
• Requires 2-4 years of relevant experience.
• Experience developing applications using C# and .NET (Core or Framework).
• Experience building and consuming RESTful APIs.
• Working knowledge of front-end technologies such as JavaScript frameworks (React, Angular, or similar).
• Understanding of relational databases and SQL Server.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve moderately complex issues.
• Preferred Azure certifications (Azure Fundamentals or Microsoft Developer Associate).
• Experience with Azure services (App Services, Functions, storage, etc.).
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains Microsoft-based applications across front-end and back-end using .NET and Azure.
• Builds and supports APIs and backend services in PHP 8.x (Laravel/Symfony) with clean data-layer abstractions.
• Optimizes database performance: indexing, query plans, and schema design.
• Troubleshoots and resolves moderately complex issues; contributes to system enhancements.
• Supports CI/CD and DevOps practices; ensures security, performance, and scalability.

Skills

C#.NET

PHP 8.x

SQL & indexing

RESTful APIs

Azure

Docker

Redis

JavaScript frameworks

React/Angular

CI/CD

Linux containers

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Docker

Redis

Azure

Git

Azure DevOps

SQL Server tools

Job description

Role Responsibilities

Develops and maintains Microsoft-based applications by independently performing coding, testing, and debugging activities across front-end and back-end components. Builds and supports solutions using .NET technologies and Azure services while resolving technical issues and contributing to system enhancements. Improves development processes and ensures applications align with performance, security, and scalability expectations.

Primary Focus

Ensuring database infrastructure reliability and optimization-profiling slow queries, fine-tuning indexes, managing connection pools/caching (e.g., Redis), assisting with backups/replication, and overseeing zero-downtime schema migrations.

Secondary Focus

Building and maintaining APIs, backend services, and asynchronous queue workers in modern PHP (8.x) and frameworks (such as Laravel or Symfony), ensuring clean data-layer abstractions without ORM performance pitfalls (like N+1 queries).

Core Candidate Requirements

• Production backend PHP experience 8.x
• Relational database competency beyond basic CRUD (MySQL, PostgreSQL, MariaDB, or MS SQL Server)-specifically indexing, query execution plan analysis, and schema design.
• Familiarity with caching tools (Redis) and containerized/Linux environments (Docker).

Candidate Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent years of experience is required.
• Requires 2-4 years of relevant experience.
• Requires experience developing applications using C# and .NET (Core or Framework).
• Requires experience building and consuming RESTful APIs.
• Requires working knowledge of front-end technologies such as JavaScript frameworks (React, Angular, or similar).
• Requires an understanding of relational databases and SQL Server.
• Requires the ability to troubleshoot and resolve moderately complex issues.
• Preferred Certifications include Microsoft Azure Fundamentals or Microsoft Developer Associate.
• Experience with Azure services (App Services, Functions, storage, etc.) is preferred.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices is preferred.

Indiana University Health is unlike any other healthcare system and we're looking for team members who share the things that matter most to us. IU Health leaders play a crucial role in advancing the mission of our organization and inspiring teams to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients. As one of Indiana's largest employers and the most comprehensive medical system in the state, our vision is to lead the transformation of healthcare through quality, innovation, and education, and make Indiana one of the healthiest states.

IU Health is the largest health system in Indiana with nearly 40,000 team members, 15 hospitals, and $8.64 billion in operating revenue. The system's programs in cancer, cardiovascular, neuroscience, orthopedics, pediatrics, and transplants have received national recognition for quality patient care. IU Health, in partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine, brings together highly skilled physicians, researchers, and educators into close collaboration to provide world-class care for children and adults and improve the health of patients and communities across Indiana.

Indiana University Health is dedicated to a fair hiring process and is committed to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination for all individuals, regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, gender identity, expression, sexual orientation, or veteran status.