
Software Engineer II - API Developer
- King of Prussia, PA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Develop and maintain scalable, high-performance APIs for healthcare applications.
- Implement secure integration solutions for EHRs, medical devices, and third-party platforms with guidance from senior engineers.
- Support compliance efforts by following HIPAA, GDPR, and healthcare standards (HL7, FHIR, DICOM).
- Optimize API performance through techniques such as caching and efficient data retrieval.
- Apply security best practices, including OAuth, JWT, and RBAC.
- Collaborate with engineers, product managers, and healthcare professionals to align API solutions with clinical needs.
- Participate in code reviews and team discussions to improve API development best practices.
- Stay updated on healthcare API trends and emerging technologies.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
- 3+ years of experience in API development, ideally within healthcare or regulated industries.
- Proficiency in RESTful APIs and familiarity with GraphQL. Hands-on experience in designing scalable architecture is a plus.
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, Go, or JavaScript.
- Basic understanding of healthcare standards (HL7, FHIR, DICOM) and data privacy regulations (HIPAA, GDPR).
- Experience with SQL & NoSQL databases for healthcare data storage and retrieval.
- Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, Oracle Cloud) and API gateway technologies.
- Knowledge of microservices architecture, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and event-driven systems.
- Familiarity with authentication methods like OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect.
- Experience in CI/CD pipelines, DevOps, and automated API deployment strategies
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot API-related issues.
- Strong communication skills to collaborate across teams.
- Develop and maintain APIs: Write clean, efficient, and scalable API code to support healthcare applications, ensuring seamless data exchange and integration across systems.
- Ensure secure healthcare integrations: Implement robust authentication and authorization protocols, including OAuth 2.0, JWT, and RBAC, to protect sensitive patient information.
- Support compliance and interoperability: Follow HIPAA, GDPR, and healthcare standards (HL7, FHIR, DICOM) to ensure APIs meet regulatory and security requirements. Collaborate with compliance teams to stay updated on evolving regulations.
- Optimize API performance: Use techniques such as caching, rate limiting, and efficient data retrieval to enhance responsiveness and scalability of APIs in high-demand healthcare environments.
- Assist in designing API specifications: Contribute to API design discussions, ensuring adherence to best practices in RESTful API architecture and assisting with GraphQL implementations where applicable.
- Collaborate across teams: Work closely with senior engineers, product managers, and healthcare professionals to align API solutions with clinical workflows and healthcare IT needs. Engage in cross-functional problem-solving sessions to improve data exchange efficiency.
- Participate in code reviews and knowledge sharing: Provide feedback to peers, incorporate best practices, and engage in discussions on improving API reliability and maintainability.
- Contribute to microservices architecture: Assist in designing containerized API solutions using Docker and Kubernetes, supporting modular and scalable healthcare platforms.
- Troubleshoot and resolve API-related issues: Diagnose and resolve integration errors, performance bottlenecks, and security vulnerabilities, ensuring high availability of healthcare services.
- Stay up to date with healthcare API trends: Research emerging technologies, frameworks, and integration patterns to recommend improvements in API development strategies.
- Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries
- Competitive Compensation
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
- 401k plan with company match
- Generous Paid Time Off