Software Developer - Enhance Ontario

Job Number: JR107481 Job Title: Software Developer - Enhance Ontario Department: EO ENHANCE Ontario - Data & Analytics Job Category: Professional Hospital Location: EO Head Office Job Type: Permanent, Full time Number of Positions: 1 Minimum - Maximum Hourly Rate: $52.841 - $61.256 Hours: Days, Afternoons

Enabling Healthcare Across Networks of Central East (ENHANCE) Ontario (also referred to here as “EO”) is a not-for-profit corporate entity which will provide centralized IT services to its seven (7) member hospitals (Campbellford Memorial Hospital, Haliburton Highlands Health Services, Lakeridge health, Northumberland Hills Hospital, Peterborough Regional Health Centre, Ross Memorial Hospital, and Scarborough Health Network) to manage and operate a set of shared digital assets. This will enable its 7 member hospitals across 14 sites to deliver high quality and safe patient care using the shared Epic Clinical Information System (“CIS”) to over 1.5 million patients residing in both rural and urban communities located in the Central East region of Ontario.

Job Description:

Position Overview

Enabling Healthcare Across Networks of Central East (ENHANCE Ontario), also referred to as EO, is a not-for-profit corporate entity providing centralized IT services to its 7 member hospitals across 14 sites, delivering high-quality, safe patient care through the shared Epic Clinical Information System (CIS) to over 1.5 million patients across the Central East region of Ontario.

As a senior member of the Software and Development Team, the Senior Software Developer takes the lead on designing, architecting, and delivering web applications and integration solutions across EO's member hospitals, setting technical direction and providing hands-on mentorship to other developers on the team.

This individual brings deep programming expertise, extensive experience with healthcare data standards, and Epic certification in relevant applications, and is trusted to make architectural decisions, review the work of others, and guide complex, high-impact integrations between Epic and third-party platforms. This is a hybrid role based out of ENHANCE Ontario, Scarborough, ON.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and architecture of secure, scalable web applications tailored to clinical and administrative needs

• Design, build, and oversee integration solutions between Epic and third-party platforms using HL7, FHIR, and RESTful APIs, setting technical standards for the team

• Act as technical lead on projects, partnering with business analysts, project managers, clinical informatics, and Epic application teams to shape requirements and solution design

• Mentor and provide technical guidance to other developers, including code reviews and best-practice coaching

• Own application performance and reliability, leading root-cause analysis and resolution of complex production issues

• Define test strategies and lead peer reviews to ensure application quality, reliability, and maintainability

• Establish and maintain technical documentation standards for developed applications and interfaces

• Ensure that all solutions comply with privacy, security, and regulatory standards (e.g., PHIPA), and advise on secure design practices

• Drive process and system improvements, championing engineering best practices across the development team

• Provide training and structured onboarding to team members and stakeholders to support solution adoption and long-term sustainability

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent work experience

• 5+ years of software development experience, including prior experience leading projects or mentoring other developers, ideally in healthcare or a similarly regulated environment

• Advanced proficiency in web development technologies such as JavaScript, HTML5, CSS, React/Vue, and backend frameworks (e.g., Node.js, .NET, or Django)

• Strong experience with database design and development using SQL Server, PostgreSQL, or equivalent

• Solid working knowledge of data exchange standards including HL7, FHIR, REST, SOAP

• Extensive experience with development tools such as Git, GitHub, Jenkins, Jira, and Visual Studio Code, including CI/CD pipeline design

• Familiarity with cloud infrastructure (e.g., Azure, AWS, or similar)

• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex integration and development issues and guide others through resolution

• Preferred: Experience defining technical standards or leading architectural decisions for a development team

Key Competencies:

• Technical Leadership: Ability to set technical direction, make architectural decisions, and mentor other developers

• Innovation & Solution Design: Ability to create intuitive and effective digital tools that streamline hospital workflows

• Technical Accuracy: Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality in code and integrations

• Communication: Effective communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical users, stakeholders, and junior team members

• Organizational Skills: Capable of leading multiple development initiatives simultaneously in a fast-paced environment

• Collaboration: Demonstrated ability to work effectively in and help guide cross-functional healthcare teams

This opportunity is posted to support the recruitment of an existing vacant position.

Accommodation and Diversity Statement:
Enhance Ontario (EO) embraces and celebrates our community’s unique multicultural heritage and diversity. EO is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a culture of inclusiveness and diversity reflecting our diverse patients, staff and community alike.

We are committed to fostering an environment of equity and inclusivity where every person can work and receive care safely, openly and honestly. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nation of origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital or family status, belief system, or other factors related to one’s personal identity and/or values.

We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs.

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