Software Engineer – Integrations & Interfaces

Surgimate; United States; Remote; USD 110,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Surgimate is seeking a Software Engineer – Integrations & Interfaces to bridge application development and healthcare interoperability. You will design, build, and maintain data interfaces with HL7, FHIR, and modern APIs to connect Surgimate’s platform with external healthcare IT systems.

Strong coding fundamentals and healthcare data standards experience are essential. The role involves collaboration with customers, vendors, and cross-functional teams in a remote-first environment, with overlap

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT or related field or equivalent practical experience.
• 4–6 years of professional software development and system integrations.
• Proficiency in at least one modern language/framework: Angular, Ruby on Rails, Python, PHP, NodeJS or Java.
• Proven experience with HL7 interface development, message types (ADT, ORM, ORU, SIU), and FHIR APIs.
• Strong RESTful API design, JSON/XML data structures, and SQL/NoSQL.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement HL7 and API-based integrations between Surgimate and partner systems.
• Perform data mapping, transformation, and validation for data exchanges.
• Build and support interface workflows using integration tools (e.g., Mirth Connect).
• Collaborate with external providers, IT teams, and internal stakeholders to ensure reliable data interoperability.
• Troubleshoot, test, and monitor interfaces to minimize downtime.
• Contribute to design, development, and maintenance of Surgimate’s web and backend applications.
• Develop and document RESTful APIs and services to support integrations.
• Participate in code reviews, documentation, and testing standards.
• Collaborate with QA, Product, and US-based Engineering to deliver scalable solutions.
• Investigate, debug, and resolve integration/software issues reported by teams/clients.
• Suggest enhancements to architecture and data exchange efficiency.

Skills

HL7

FHIR

REST API design

Angular

Ruby on Rails

Python

NodeJS

Java

SQL/NoSQL

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT or related field

Tools

Mirth Connect

Job description

Position Summary

We are seeking a Software Engineer – Integrations & Interfaces to join our growing

engineering team. This role bridges application development and healthcare

interoperability, focusing on designing, building, and maintaining robust data interfaces

with partner systems. You will work across HL7, FHIR, and modern API integrations to

enable seamless communication between Surgimate’s platform and external healthcare

systems. The ideal candidate combines strong software engineering fundamentals with

hands-on experience in healthcare data standards and integration technologies.

Communication skills are crucial for this role, as it involves direct interaction with

customers, vendors, and technical teams.

Key Responsibilities

Integration Engineering

• Design, develop, and implement HL7 (v2.x, v3, FHIR) and API-based integrations

between Surgimate and partner systems (EHRs, scheduling platforms, and other

healthcare IT systems).

• Perform data mapping, transformation, and validation to ensure accuracy and

compliance of data exchanges.

• Build and support interface workflows using integration tools (e.g., Mirth Connect).

• Collaborate with external healthcare providers, IT teams, and internal stakeholders to

deliver seamless and reliable data interoperability.

• Troubleshoot, test, and monitor interfaces to maintain continuous data flow and

minimize downtime.

Software Development

• Contribute to the design, development, and maintenance of Surgimate’s web and

backend applications.

• Develop and document RESTful APIs and services to support integrations and platform connectivity.

• Participate in code reviews, maintain documentation, and follow best practices for testing and version control.

• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams (QA, Product, and US-based Engineering) to deliver scalable and secure solutions.

Operational Support

• Investigate, debug, and resolve integration and software issues reported by internal

teams or clients.

• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts by suggesting enhancements to interface

architecture, workflow automation, and data exchange efficiency.

• Support broader platform initiatives as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or

equivalent practical experience).

• 4–6 years of professional experience in software development and system integrations.

• Proficiency in at least one modern programming language/framework: Angular, Ruby on

Rails, Python, PHP , NodeJS or Java.

• Proven experience with HL7 interface development, message types (ADT , ORM, ORU,

SIU), and FHIR APIs.

• Strong understanding of RESTful API design, JSON/XML data structures, and database

querying (SQL and NoSQL).

• Excellent debugging and problem-solving skills with a focus on reliability and

performance.

• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills – ability to work directly with

customers, vendors, and technical teams to gather requirements, resolve issues, and

ensure smooth integrations.

• Effective collaborator in a distributed, remote-first environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Mirth Connect or similar integration engines.

• Background in healthcare IT and understanding of interoperability standards and

compliance (HIPAA, CCD, CDA).

• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and CI/CD pipelines.

• Exposure to AI development tools such as Cursor, Claude, or similar.

• Prior experience integrating with EMR/EHR systems

Working Conditions

• Remote-first position with home office as the primary workspace.

• Required overlap of 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET to collaborate with US-based teams.

• Flexibility to work extended hours as needed to support key initiatives.

Why Join Us

• Play a pivotal role in building the integration framework that powers data interoperability across healthcare systems.

• Work on innovative healthcare technology products with a direct impact on patient care coordination.

• Collaborative and inclusive environment focused on learning, innovation, and delivery excellence.

Learn more about openDoctor

Our Product & Mission:

At openDoctor, we’re one company with three powerful platforms — Surgimate, ImplantBase, and openDoctor — working together to transform how surgeries are coordinated and delivered. Each platform supports a different phase of the surgical journey, from patient access and scheduling to implant management and post-operative care. United under one mission, we’re building the essential operating system for surgical orchestration — helping providers deliver faster, smarter, and safer care.

Our Team:

At openDoctor, we are a remote first team distributed across the US with R&D Centers in Israel & India. We offer opportunities for our team to spend time together at meetups, volunteer, and work flexibly.

Read more about our team & values here:
https://www.surgimate.com/
https://us.implantbase.com/

https://opendr.com/