IT Software Engineer - Remote

Mayo Clinic is seeking a full-stack Software Engineer to design, build UI, and back-end services that support our portfolio of data-centric clinical and analytic applications. These applications leverage cloud computing, big data, mobile, data science, data warehousing, machine learning using state of the art software development applications and frameworks. Our Software Engineers ensures that these cloud-based micro-services adhere to uptime and accuracy targets, are resilient, and scale as data volumes and traffic increase. They work closely with the data engineering, platform, and solutions teams to develop applications as required to benefit our practice and patients. 

Works closely with the Product Owners, Product Managers, Architects to translate requirements into code. Developing services around data warehousing, big data, cloud computing, business intelligence, analytics and machine learning. Participate in DevOps, Agile, continuous development and integration frameworks. Programming in high-level languages such as Go, Python, Java etc. Work on deployment automation/configuration management with tools including but not limited to ADO, Puppet, Chef or Ansible or Azure Pipelines, CloudFormation, Terraform following a DevOps model. Ensure all appropriate documentation of processes and source code is created and maintained. Communicate effectively with peers, leaders, and customers throughout the organization. Participate in expert level troubleshooting and resolve problems through root cause analysis, data and system investigation. Continues to build knowledge of the organization, processes and customers. Performs a range of mainly straightforward assignments. Uses prescribed guidelines or policies to analyze and resolve problems. Receives a moderate level of guidance and direction.

Responsibilities:

• Design and Implement APIs: Develop robust, secure, and scalable RESTful APIs to facilitate communication between the front end and back end.
• FHIR Standards Compliance: Ensure APIs are designed to effectively handle FHIR (Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources) standards for healthcare data exchange.
• Data Transformation: Implement data mapping and transformation processes to convert FHIR resources into a format suitable for the application’s needs.
• React Development: Build and maintain user interfaces using React, ensuring a responsive and user-friendly experience for clinicians and healthcare providers.
• GCP Deployment: Manage deployment pipelines using GCP services (e.g., Cloud Run) for continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD).
• Monitoring and Maintenance: Implement monitoring and logging solutions  to ensure system health and performance.
• Scalability and Performance Tuning: Optimize applications for scalability and performance, considering the unique demands of a clinical setting.
• Database Integration: Work with databases (e.g., Firestore, BigQuery) to store and retrieve healthcare data, ensuring data integrity and security.
• Data Security: Implement security best practices to protect sensitive healthcare data, including encryption and access controls.
  Technical Documentation: Maintain clear documentation of APIs, deployment processes, and architectural decisions to facilitate knowledge sharing and onboarding.
• Automated Testing: Write unit and integration tests for both front-end and back-end components to ensure code quality and reliability.
• User Acceptance Testing: Assist in user acceptance testing (UAT) to validate the functionality and usability of the product in a clinical context.

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science/Engineering or related field; Or an Associates’ degree in Computer Science/Engineering or related field with an additional 2 years of experience as described below. 

• Have working knowledge and experience of Software Engineering with a minimum of internships and a minimum of 1 yr. of experience, or 2yrs of experience coding applications or services in a high-level language (C, C++, Golang, Java, C# etc.). 
• Demonstrated problem solving and time management skills. 
• Possesses strong technical aptitude for designing and implementing software solutions. 
• Experience with modern application development frameworks 
• Knowledge of professional software engineering practices & best practices for the full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations. 
• Deep hands-on technical expertise, excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
• Experience with Agile software development techniques. 

Required Skills:

• GCP, React, Python, API, Node JS

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Ability to use a wide variety of open-source technologies and cloud-based services. 
• Experience with Google and Azure cloud environments 
• Experience in databases, analytics, big data systems or business intelligence products 
• Experience with building high-performance, highly available and scalable distributed systems. 
• Experience developing software for healthcare related industries.

Soft Skills:

• Listening and asking clarifying questions: A proactive listener who seeks to fully understand the problem and requirements before offering solutions.
• Collaboration: Works well in a cross-functional team, including collaboration with other Mayo Clinic teams. 

Authorization to work and remain in the United States, without necessity for Mayo Clinic sponsorship now, or in the future (for example, be a U.S. Citizen, national, or permanent resident, refugee, or asylee). Also, Mayo Clinic does not participate in the F-1 STEM OPT extension program.

Why Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic. You’ll thrive in an environment that supports innovation, is committed to ending racism and supporting diversity, equity and inclusion, and provides the resources you need to succeed.