Backend Developer at Savannah Informatics

​​Job Description

• As a Backend Developer at Savannah Informatics, you will design, build, and optimize scalable backend systems that empower healthcare facilities across the region. This role requires a strong foundation in backend technologies, advanced problem-solving skills, and a deep understanding of system architecture to ensure reliability, performance, and security.
• The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and is passionate about making an impact in healthcare technology

Responsibilities 

• This individual will be responsible for:
• Develop efficient and scalable backend code, adhering to coding standards, to meet business needs
• Design and implement scalable, maintainable, and high-performance backend systems tailored to business and user needs.
• Enhance existing backend code for optimal performance and maintainability through refactoring and optimization
• Collaborate with front-end developers to develop and maintain APIs (GraphQL and REST) to seamlessly integrate front-end systems with backend logic 
• Partner with product managers, system architects, and other stakeholders to translate user requirements into robust technical solutions.
• Analyze backend system performance and identify opportunities for improvement based on user and system metrics.
• Develop and maintain unit tests, integration tests, and automated testing suites to ensure the reliability and stability of the backend codebase
• Expand software functionality by implementing new features while considering user feedback and compatibility
• Evaluate and prioritize feature requests based on feasibility, impact, and alignment with the software's direction
• Translate user requirements into effective technical solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams
• Contribute to the development of clear and comprehensive technical documentation that outlines the architecture, functionality, and usage of backend components
• Implement best practices in security, including user authentication, authorization, and data protection.
• Ensure backend systems comply with relevant standards and regulations in the healthcare sector.
• Continuous learning, sharing knowledge, and staying updated with backend development trends and technologies​

Skills

• The ideal candidate for this position should have the following:
• Advanced understanding of principles in system design to create scalable, reliable and maintainable backend solutions.
• Proficient in Golang and/or Python, with experience in other backend languages being an advantage.
• Strong understanding of API design principles, including experience with GraphQL and REST.
• Familiarity with Object Relational Mappers (ORMs) and the ability to design and manage relational database schemas effectively.
• Knowledge of event-driven programming and asynchronous processing.
• Ability to integrate backend systems with other components and external services.
• In-depth understanding of server-side templating languages 
• In-depth understanding of security & compliance best practices
• Knowledge of user authentication and authorization between multiple systems, servers, and environments
• Experience with writing unit tests, integration tests, and end-to-end tests to ensure code quality and reliability.
• Proficient understanding of version control tools, enabling effective collaboration and code management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a science-related field or relevant experience.
• Proven solid knowledge and experience in programming applications, programming language and technical terminology.
• Proficient in database query languages.
• Knowledge of operating systems for development, special emphasis on Mac OS, and Linux