Sr. Applications Developer

ApolloMD; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

ApolloMD is seeking a senior, hands-on developer to design, build, and support applications powering core healthcare workflows and internal tooling. This role is a high-ownership position on a small, fast-moving team, collaborating with product, clinical, and engineering stakeholders in a hybrid on-prem and cloud environment.

You will lead technical initiatives from concept through production, partner with the Director of Technology Delivery & Innovation, and ensure scalable, secure solutions

Qualifications

• 5+ years of production-grade software experience.
• Strong experience building backend or full-stack applications with modern web stacks.
• Experience with cloud platforms (GCP, Azure, AWS) and RESTful APIs.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, test, deploy, and maintain backend and full-stack applications powering healthcare workflows and internal tools.
• Translate loosely defined requirements into clear technical approaches and shipped features.
• Provide technical leadership in cross-functional discussions and architecture decisions (engineering, product, clinical).
• Participate in Agile development practices, CI/CD pipelines, version control, and change management.

Skills

TypeScript/Node.js

PostgreSQL

REST APIs

Cloud platforms (GCP/Azure/AWS)

AI-assisted development tools

Tools

GitHub Copilot

Cursor

Tabnine

Claude Code

Job description

About ApolloMDApolloMD partners with more than 100 hospitals nationwide to provide integrated, multispecialty physician, APC and practice management services in Emergency Medicine, Hospital Medicine, Anesthesia, and Revenue Cycle Management. Our high touch, solution-based approach emphasizes quality, efficiency, communication and patient experience. ApolloMD works collaboratively with partner facilities to implement best practices and process improvement across the board in a cost-effective manner. Learn more about our growing team at apollomd.com.Position SummaryWe’re looking for a senior, hands-on developer to design, build, and support applications that power core healthcare workflows and internal tools.This is a high-ownership role on a small, fast-moving team. You’ll work closely with product, clinical, and engineering stakeholders to take ideas from concept to production.The ideal candidate is a technically strong leader who is pragmatic, comfortable with ambiguity, and able to independently drive initiatives from concept through production support. This role partners with the Director of Technology Delivery & Innovation, business stakeholders, IT Operations, Data Management, and external vendors to deliver scalable, secure, and reliable solutions. The role operates within a hybrid on-prem and cloud environment, ensuring applications integrate with enterprise ELT pipelines and align with established data architecture standards that support trusted analytics, automation, and AI-enabled decision-making.What You’ll DoApplication Development & OwnershipDesign, develop, test, deploy, and maintain backend and full-stack applications supporting healthcare and business workflows, with equal emphasis on ongoing reliability and maintenance as on speed of deliveryTranslate loosely defined requirements into clear technical approaches and shipped featuresContribute across the application lifecycle from design through production support in a collaborative, PR-driven environmentParticipate in architecture and design discussions with a focus on simplicity, scalability, and maintainabilityProvide technical leadership in cross-functional discussions and architecture decisions, serving as a trusted resource for engineering, product, and clinical stakeholdersParticipate in Agile development practices, CI/CD pipelines, version control, and change management processes to ensure structured, repeatable deliveryAutomation & AI-Assisted DevelopmentIdentify opportunities to automate workflows and reduce operational overheadLeverage AI tools (e.g., Claude, Codex) to accelerate development, debugging, and iterationBuild systems that support intelligent workflows, data-driven features, and internal toolingIntegrations, Data Systems & Data GovernanceDesign and maintain integrations with third-party vendors and internal systemsBuild and support APIs, background jobs, and data pipelines that power core product functionalityCollaborate with data and operations teams to ensure systems align with analytics and reporting needsWork with healthcare-related integrations where applicable (e.g., eligibility, messaging, EHR interfaces)Adhere to and help enforce data governance standards, ensuring data integrity, access controls, and compliance across all application and integration touchpointsPartner with IT Operations and Data Management teams to align application outputs with ELT pipelines, Medallion architecture standards (Bronze, Silver, Gold), and analytics needsSupport data interfaces including imports, monitoring, troubleshooting, and ongoing maintenance to ensure consistent, trusted data flowsQuality & ReliabilityWrite and review code with an emphasis on clarity, correctness, long-term maintainability, and ongoing system healthDebug and resolve issues across application, integration, and data layersContribute to a stable and reliable production environmentDevelop, review, and validate test cases to ensure high-quality releases with minimal production disruptionMaintain clear technical and operational documentation to support long-term maintainability, onboarding, and institutional knowledge retentionHow We WorkSmall team, high ownership, minimal bureaucracyPR-based workflow with collaborative code review and shared responsibility for releasesFast iteration cycles with a focus on shipping and learningPragmatic decision-making balanced with structured process where it drives quality and repeatabilityStrong adoption of AI tools to improve speed and outputWhat We’re Looking ForCore RequirementsProven ability to deliver production-grade software in a professional environment (typically 5+ years)Strong experience building backend or full-stack applicationsComfortable working in modern web stacks (ideally TypeScript/Node.js, Postgres, REST APIs)Experience working with cloud platforms (e.g., GCP, Azure, AWS)Experience utilizing AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Tabnine, Claude Code).Ability to quickly learn new technologies and adapt to evolving systemsStrong problem-solving skills and ability to operate with partial or ambiguous requirementsEffective communication and ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical stakeholdersNice to HaveExperience with healthcare systems or integrations (e.g., HL7, X12, FHIR, eligibility workflows)Experience building systems that support analytics, automation, or AI-driven featuresFamiliarity with data pipelines, ELT/ETL concepts, or tools like Snowflake/dbt; understanding of Medallion architecture standards (Bronze, Silver, Gold) and data governance practicesExperience in startup or high-growth environmentsExposure to CI/CD pipelines and modern deployment workflowsWork EnvironmentPrimarily remote with close collaboration across engineering, product, and clinical teamsEastern Time Zone alignment preferred (Atlanta-based candidates a plus)Fast-paced, high-accountability environment with significant ownership and impactIndependent Physicians Resource, Inc. is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and strives to avoid all discrimination. All qualified employees and applicants are entitled to equal opportunities and treatment regardless of race, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or physical or mental disability (subject to the ability to perform essential functions of the job)