Senior Java Backend Engineer

About the role

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Java Backend Engineer based in the United States. This is a high-impact engineering role with significant autonomy and end-to-end ownership of a modern digital health platform.

Responsibilities

• Arcitect, develop, and scale core Java backend services that power consumer experiences and the broader platform ecosystem.
• Establish end-to-end architectural ownership across distributed, high-throughput systems while balancing long-term scalability with reliable delivery.
• Build and operate enterprise integrations with EMR/EHR platforms, including Epic/MyChart and other health systems, using HL7, FHIR, and modern interoperability patterns.
• Develop and maintain secure REST and event-driven APIs with robust authentication, authorization, auditing, and least-privilege controls.
• Produce clear technical documentation, including API documentation, OpenAPI specifications, system designs, and operational runbooks.
• Contribute to JavaScript/TypeScript components, client-side workflows, and integration touchpoints representing approximately 10–20% of the role.
• Owain and improve CI/CD pipelines, automated unit, integration, and end-to-end testing, infrastructure-as-code, structured logging, and incident-response practices.
• Collaborate with Product, Design, Engineering, and partner-facing teams to translate technical and business requirements into scalable, user-focused solutions.
• Contribute to data pipelines and analytical workloads using technologies such as Databricks and Apache Spark when relevant to integration and platform needs.

Requirements

• 6+ years of professional experience building and operating production software, with demonstrated senior-level ownership of distributed and high-throughput systems.
• Expert-level proficiency in Java and the modern Java ecosystem, including frameworks such as Spring Boot or Quarkus, concurrency, and microservices.
• Strong working knowledge of JavaScript/TypeScript and modern client-side architectures, with the ability to support frontend integrations and UI-facing platform components.
• Practical experience integrating with healthcare EMR/EHR systems and interoperability standards such as FHIR, HL7, and SMART on FHIR; experience in other highly regulated industries, such as financial technology, is also valued.
• Experience delivering cloud-native services using AWS, Azure, or GCP, along with Docker/Kubernetes and Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform.
• Strong understanding of application and API security, including OAuth2, OIDC, mTLS, JWT, secrets management, and secure software development practices.
• Hands-on experience with observability practices and tooling covering metrics, distributed tracing, APM, log aggregation, and production incident triage.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to create concise technical designs and clearly explain architectural trade-offs.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to take ownership of complex technical challenges with limited supervision.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience with Databricks, Apache Spark, or distributed data processing is a plus but not required.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation: $120,000–$160,000 USD annually for candidates working remotely in the United States.
• Performance-based bonus opportunities.
• Full medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) or RRSP savings plans with company matching, depending on location.
• Flexible paid time off.
• Employee wellness programs and resources.
• Supportive and inclusive working environment.
• Remote work opportunities within the United States and Canada.