Intermediate Backend Developer- Remote US

Smile Digital Health

2d • Remote

About The Position

The Intermediate Backend Developer works closely with engineering teams to design, implement, and maintain components of the Smile Digital Health platform. This position operates with a good degree of independence, contributing across the full development lifecycle from requirements analysis through to delivery, while developing deeper technical expertise in preparation for senior-level responsibilities. This position is a new role, created to support Smile’s continued growth and commitment to operational excellence.

Requirements

• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field.
• 4+ years of professional back end development experience.
• Solid experience with Java and Spring; working knowledge of REST APIs, SQL, and Git.
• Experience with end-to-end feature development and unit testing practices.
• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks while collaborating effectively within a team.
• Comfortable working through ambiguity and contributing to technical problem solving.
• Experience creating and maintaining clear technical documentation.
• Experience with Apache Camel and building robust integration patterns to ensure seamless data exchange across disparate systems.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge or experience in healthcare, HL7, or FHIR is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement back end application components, such as FHIR operations, primarily using Java and related technologies.
• Develop and maintain core product code, with a focus on quality, performance, and maintainability.
• Participate in code reviews, adhere to team coding standards, and contribute to improving development practices.
• Analyze requirements and propose technical solutions at various stages of development.
• Build and iterate on proof-of-concept integrations.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues reported by customers or identified during testing.
• Research relevant technologies and contribute findings to the team.
• Create and maintain technical documentation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level