Senior Application Developer

MatchBox is urgently seeking an experienced Senior Application Developer for a 2-month contract to design, develop, and support integration-driven healthcare applications. The ideal candidate will have strong backend development skills, experience with modern DevOps practices, and deep familiarity with healthcare interoperability standards such as HL7 v2 and FHIR.

You will work closely with architects, integration specialists, and QA teams to deliver secure, scalable, and high-quality solutions in a fully remote environment.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain robust application and integration components using best practices

Build and support healthcare data integrations using HL7 v2, HL7XFER, and FHIR

Develop and optimize PostgreSQL database schemas, queries, and performance

Deploy and manage applications on OpenShift (Kubernetes-based platforms)

Implement authentication and authorization using Keycloak

Collaborate with DevOps teams to build and maintain CI / CD pipelines using GitHub and GitHub Actions

Ensure code quality through automated testing, code reviews, and static / dynamic analysis

Create and execute API and integration tests using ReadyAPI

Support test management and quality reporting using Xray

Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve complex application and integration issues

Produce clear technical documentation and contribute to knowledge sharing across teams

Required Skills & Experience

Proven experience as a Senior Application Developer or similar role

Strong hands-on experience with :

PostgreSQL

OpenShift / Kubernetes

HL7 v2 messaging and healthcare integrations

FHIR APIs and resources

HL7XFER

Keycloak for identity and access management

GitHub for source control

GitHub Actions for CI / CD automation

ReadyAPI for API and integration testing

Xray for test management

Strong understanding of RESTful APIs and integration patterns

Experience working in Agile / Scrum environments

Excellent problem-solving and communication skills

Nice to Have

Prior experience in healthcare, clinical, or regulated environments

Exposure to security, compliance, or data privacy standards

Experience working with distributed, remote teams

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About MatchBox

Headquartered in downtown Vancouver and serving clients nationally,  MatchBox  is one of the leading recruitment and solutions firms that specializes in the fields of IT & Technology, Engineering & Technical, Real Estate & Construction, and Accounting & Finance. We offer unrivaled expertise with our team's extensive experience in the recruitment and professional services industry. We are dedicated to building great connections and creating strong opportunities within the workforce and the labor market.

Equal Opportunities

MatchBox is committed to providing equal opportunities for all applicants. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including members of minority groups such as racialized individuals, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ individuals, and Indigenous peoples. It is a priority for us that all candidates are treated fairly and without discrimination. Our recruitment teams receive ongoing training on using objective criteria for evaluating candidates and other related topics to create an inclusive and welcoming environment for all.

Work Permits

Please note that we require all interested candidates to obtain the necessary work permits from the Government of Canada prior to submitting an application. This position is open exclusively to individuals residing in Canada and legally authorized to work in Canada. Applications not meeting these criteria will not be considered.

Further Consideration

We receive a high volume of applications and are only able to contact candidates who are selected for further consideration.

Find out more at  www.matchboxhr.com