Senior Software Engineer / Healthcare Integration Developer

The Software Engineer / Healthcare Integration Developer is responsible for designing, developing, implementing, and supporting software applications and healthcare integration solutions that improve operational performance, streamline workflows, and enable secure, reliable data exchange across healthcare platforms. This role combines hands-on software engineering expertise with deep healthcare industry knowledge, particularly within the Hospice Durable Medical Equipment (DME) environment., Software Development & Engineering

• Design, develop, test, implement, and maintain healthcare software applications using PHP, Laravel, SQL, JavaScript, and related technologies.
• Build scalable, secure, and maintainable solutions that support business operations, clinical workflows, and customer-facing applications.
• Participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle, including requirements gathering, design, coding, testing, deployment, documentation, and support.
• Develop reporting, automation, and workflow optimization solutions that improve productivity and service delivery. Healthcare Integration & Interoperability
• Design, implement, and support RESTful APIs and system integrations connecting internal applications with healthcare platforms such as Epic, Netsmart, MatrixCare, Hospice Tools, and other healthcare technologies.
• Develop and maintain HL7-based interoperability solutions and healthcare data exchange processes.
• Analyze data flow requirements and ensure the secure, accurate, and timely exchange of patient, clinical, operational, and billing information.
• Troubleshoot integration issues and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to resolve data and workflow challenges.

Production Support & Continuous Improvement

• Troubleshoot and resolve application, database, infrastructure, and integration issues in production environments.
• Monitor system performance and recommend improvements that enhance reliability, scalability, and user experience.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on system upgrades, enhancements, and process improvement initiatives.
• Apply Agile, DevOps, and continuous improvement principles to support efficient software delivery and operational excellence.

Areas of Technical Expertise

• Healthcare Software Engineering
• Healthcare Systems Integration
• HL7 Interoperability
• REST API Design and Development
• Full-Stack Web Application Development
• Database Design and Optimization
• Healthcare Data Exchange
• DevOps Practices and Deployment Support
• Production Support and Troubleshooting
• Process Automation and Operational Improvement
• Requirements Gathering and Stakeholder Management
• Systems Analysis and Solution Design
• Agile Development Methodologies
• Clinical Workflow Optimization

The ideal candidate possesses strong full-stack development and integration skills along with 10+ years of Hospice DME industry experience, enabling them to understand the unique operational, clinical, and logistical challenges faced by hospice organizations and DME providers. This individual will collaborate closely with hospice care teams, clinical staff, operations leaders, customer service representatives, delivery personnel, billing teams, and external healthcare partners to develop solutions that enhance patient care, improve operational efficiency, and support regulatory compliance., * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, Healthcare Informatics, or equivalent professional experience.

• 10+ years of software development experience.
• Experience developing applications using Python, PHP, JavaScript, SQL, and related technologies.
• Experience designing and supporting APIs and healthcare system integrations.
• Strong understanding of database design, SQL development, and query optimization.
• Experience with Git, Docker, Linux, and modern development practices.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in the Hospice Durable Medical Equipment (DME) industry.
• Extensive understanding of hospice operations, patient care workflows, DME logistics, equipment life-cycle management, inventory control, billing, reimbursement, and compliance requirements.
• Knowledge of hospice EMR/EHR platforms including MatrixCare, Netsmart, Epic, and Hospice Tools.
• Experience with HL7, Mirth Connect, and healthcare interoperability standards.
• Understanding of healthcare regulations, privacy requirements, and data security best practices.

Technical Environment

Python, ODOO, PHP, Laravel, JavaScript, SQL, MySQL, Postgress, REST APIs, HL7, Mirth Connect, Docker, Git, Linux, AWS, Postman, Agile Development, CI/CD, Epic, Netsmart, MatrixCare, Hospice Tools, healthcare interoperability platforms, and cloud-based integration technologies.