Software Engineer

The Software Engineer will be responsible for the development and modification of the Health Information Exchange (HIE) interfaces for the Contexture Health Information Exchange, and development of HIE tools using solutions and technology such as C#, SQL, MongoDB, APIs, and Web UIs. As part of the Product Development Team at Contexture, this position will support the development of new and existing solutions at Contexture through all phases of the Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SSDLC). As applicable, after hours may be necessary to support after hours deployments, changes, or major incident response., * Develop software to specified requirements using Agile methodologies for Contexture’s current and future tools and solutions.

• Mentor and train Software Developers on tools, techniques, and industry best practices.
• Cooperate in design, and technical requirement discussions for new products, projects, and tools.
• Intermittently assist the evaluation of new development tools and technologies for use within Contexture.
• Work with Manager, Development and other team members to establish and follow best practices for integration and custom tools. This position will be encouraged to provide feedback and suggestions for ongoing and upcoming development efforts.
• Work closely with Operations, Quality Assurance (QA), Implementation and Project Managers to support technical efforts throughout the SDLC.
• Document the technical specifications of developed solutions.
• Perform intermittent peer code reviews.
• Versatility and adaptability to evolving priorities in projects, products, and tasks.
• Develop software across multiple platforms utilizing security best practices.
• Function as tier 3 support on post-production issues for Contexture and non-Contexture solutions and products.
• Performs other related duties as assigned., The position may require occasional availability for after-hours work, outside of regularly scheduled hours.

The position may require the ability to periodically drive to and from clients, conferences and / or events; and / or limited travel.

This position is expected to be exposed to, process, or handle sensitive information including but not limited to Protected Health Information (PHI), Personally Identifiable Information (PII), financial information, etc. As such, the holder of this position is expected to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, organizational policies, and compliance expectations.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those necessary to perform the essential functions of the role:

• Frequent communication and information exchange.
• Regular movement within the office to access equipment and materials.
• Ability to remain stationary for extended periods (approximately 50% of the time).
• Continuous use of computers and office equipment (e.g., keyboard, monitor, printer).
• Frequent handling of materials up to 10 lbs; occasional handling up to 30 lbs.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions., * Minimum 7 years of object-oriented Software Development with a strong understanding of Object-Oriented Design.

• Excellent understanding of XML/JSON.
• Minimum 3 years of experience developing APIs and Web Services.
• Excellent understanding of Git Version Control (GitHub) and branching strategies.
• Experience in DevOps and release management.
• Proficiency with databases such as MSSQL and NoSQL solutions, particularly MongoDB.
• Experience with all stages of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
• Self-driven approach to learning and skills development.
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills. Must be able to clearly communicate technical information to non-technical business users and customers.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of management and staff.

Desired Skills & Experience

• At least 5 years of C# development experience preferred.
• At least 3 years of experience using JavaScript frameworks such as Vue.js and Nuxt preferred.
• Agile development practices using JIRA.
• Healthcare data standards knowledge (including HL7, CCDA, IHE and FHIR).
• Understanding of cloud computing and Infrastructure scaling.
• Strong understanding of secure development practices.
• Leadership experience in a collaborative team environment.
• Experience in Unit Testing development using tools such as XUnit and Playwright.
• Experience with QA testing using tools such as Postman and Cypress.

Education/Experience

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in Information Technology, Software Development.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or another related field required; equivalent directly related work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.