FHIR Software Engineer IV

Availity

3d • Remote

About The Position

Availity is hiring a FHIR Software Engineer IV to build network messaging software for its Auth FHIR teams. Reporting to the Manager, Software Engineering, the role focuses primarily on back-end development using C# .NET and Azure, with occasional front-end work using Vue.js. The position is remote within the United States, and sponsorship is not available.

The engineer will design and build DaVinci Prior Auth networking solutions, develop web services for internal and external use, map healthcare messaging structures—primarily DaVinci FHIR—and work with healthcare messaging specifications. The role also includes testing, code reviews, Azure configuration and deployment, production troubleshooting, collaboration across teams, mentoring junior engineers, and improving products and processes. The team emphasizes engineering autonomy, experimentation, professional growth, work-life balance, and an inclusive culture.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• At least 5 years of experience developing C# .NET software.
• Experience in a leadership capacity on a self-organizing team of Software Engineers.
• Experience managing stakeholder expectations to deliver timely solutions that satisfy customers.
• Experience building and consuming RESTful APIs.
• Strong understanding of SOLID object-oriented design principles.
• Understanding of database design principles and SQL.
• Experience implementing unit and integration tests, and knowledge of what makes software testable.
• High comfort level with distributed source control tools such as GIT.
• Willingness to take on complex projects with many unknowns.
• Adherence to engineering best practices.
• Awareness of what causes technical debt and how to keep it in check.
• Ability to maintain composure and professionalism in high-pressure situations.
• Initiative and ownership of work that needs to be done.
• Ability to manage multiple and changing priorities or tasks.
• Ability to use a camera for virtual meetings; video participation is required.
• Must pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in healthcare information technology, particularly with FHIR and/or X12 messaging.
• Experience configuring and deploying software to Azure.
• Experience using Azure DevOps to create build and deployment pipelines.
• Experience as a tech lead, team lead, manager, and/or mentor.

Responsibilities

• Design and build DaVinci Prior Auth networking solutions in the healthcare space.
• Develop primarily C# .NET software, using other languages where appropriate.
• Build web services for internal and external use.
• Map message structures, primarily using DaVinci FHIR.
• Read and understand specifications for healthcare messaging standards.
• Write unit tests to maintain high coverage percentages.
• Collaborate within the team and across teams.
• Review teammates’ pull requests and provide constructive feedback.
• Configure and deploy software to Azure.
• Troubleshoot production issues.
• Maintain a high standard of code quality.
• Continue learning and developing professionally.
• Mentor junior Software Engineers.
• Share ideas and innovate to improve products and processes.
• Help improve and shorten the prior authorization process for patients across the United States.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonus structure.
• Company HSA contribution.
• Healthcare, vision, and dental benefits.
• 401(k) match program available on day one.
• Unlimited PTO for salaried associates; hourly associates start with 19 days of PTO.
• Nine paid holidays.
• Reimbursement of up to $250 per year for eligible wellness activities and programs.
• Education reimbursement.
• Paid parental leave for birth and adoptive parents.

What This Job Offers

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