Back-End Engineer (Healthcare Applications - HIPAA & HITECH)

About the Role

Sellers Dorsey is seeking a Back-End Engineer who will architect and build the core services that power our healthcare applications. As a Back-End Engineer, you will work closely with front-end developers, product managers, and data scientists to ensure scalable, secure, and high-performing systems that adhere to healthcare regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain RESTful APIs and microservices.
• Integrate third-party services, EHR systems (e.g., Epic, Cerner), and secure health data exchanges.
• Implement security and compliance protocols aligned with healthcare standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (front-end developers, DevOps, QA engineers) to support front-end integrations and data pipelines.
• Ensure system reliability, test coverage, and maintainability.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA, HITECH, and healthcare data privacy standards.
• Actively participate in code reviews, system audits, and agile sprint planning.
• Monitor performance, troubleshoot issues, and refine infrastructure, working closely with DevOps Engineers.

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Health Informatics, Information Systems, or related field.
• 3+ years of back-end development experience in healthcare, life sciences tech or regulated industries.
• Solid understanding of API design, system architecture, and relational/noSQL databases.
• Proficient in one or more server-side languages.
• Strong knowledge of SQL/NoSQL databases.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms and CI/CD workflows.
• Understanding of healthcare data formats (FHIR, HL7) is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Strong analytical mindset and attention to detail.
• Respect for patient privacy, data ethics, and security best practices.
• Knowledge of DevOps tools (Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform).
• Experience working in an Agile/Scrum environment.
• Passion for improving healthcare outcomes through technology.
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, agile environment.

Compensation & Benefits 

The anticipated salary range for candidates is $95,800/year in our lowest geographic market range to up to $125,000/year in our highest geographic market range. The final pay offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and years of experience within the job, the type of years and experience within the industry, the candidate’s education, and the candidate’s market location. Typically, candidates are not hired near the top of the range and compensation decisions are made based upon Sellers Dorsey’s Total Compensation Policies & Guidelines. The successful candidate will also be eligible to participate in our annual Corporate Incentive Plan (CIP) that can range to up to 9% of annual salary. 

Provided they meet all eligibility requirements under the applicable plan documents, the successful candidate (and their eligible dependents) will be eligible to enroll in group healthcare plans that offer medical, dental, and vision and for insurance plans offering short term disability, long term disability, and basic life. Employees are also able to enroll in Sellers Dorsey’s 401k plan provided they meet plan requirements.  Sellers Dorsey offers a Flexible Time Off that allows employees to use what they need. Additionally, we offer 10 paid holidays throughout the calendar year, paid time off for qualifying medical leave, and up to 12 weeks of combined paid parental and bonding leave. The foregoing benefits and paid time off, including an employee’s eligibility therefore, will be controlled by applicable plan documents and Sellers Dorsey policy. 

This is intended to provide a general description of benefits and other compensation and is not a substitute for applicable plan documents or company policies. 

Sellers Dorsey is an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at HumanResources@sellersdorsey.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.

Sellers Dorsey maintains a Drug-Free workplace.