Description:
Join our team as an API Developer and play a pivotal role in creating efficient and secure data communication channels. Your expertise in API design and development will be crucial in connecting systems and enabling seamless data flow. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the seamless integration and exceptional performance of APIs. If you have a passion for data exchange and building robust communication interfaces, we invite you to join us.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain APIs to support web and mobile applications.
- Collaborate with frontend and backend developers to define API requirements.
- Ensure robust API security and authentication mechanisms.
- Monitor API performance and promptly troubleshoot issues.
- Stay updated on API development trends and emerging technologies.
- Conduct code reviews and implement improvements to enhance API functionality.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable and efficient APIs.
Required Skills and Qualifications
FHIR Knowledge and Experience:
- In-depth understanding of FHIR standards and resources.
- Proven experience in developing, implementing, and maintaining FHIR-based APIs.
- Ability to design and develop FHIR profiles and extensions to meet specific healthcare interoperability requirements.
API Development Skills:
- Proficiency in RESTful API design, development, and best practices.
- Experience with API authentication and authorization mechanisms (e.g., OAuth 2.0).
- Familiarity with API management tools and platforms.
Healthcare Data Standards:
- Strong understanding of healthcare data standards such as HL7, CDA, and DICOM.
- Experience with healthcare data exchange protocols and integration patterns.
- Knowledge of data privacy and security regulations (e.g., HIPAA, GDPR) relevant to healthcare data.
Programming Languages and Frameworks:
- Proficiency in programming languages commonly used for API development (e.g., Java, Python, JavaScript, Node.js).
- Experience with frameworks and libraries for building and testing APIs (e.g., Spring Boot, Express.js, Flask).
- Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git).
Database and Data Modeling:
- Experience with relational and non-relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
- Ability to design and optimize database schemas for healthcare data.
- Experience with data transformation and mapping techniques.
Testing and Debugging:
- Strong skills in writing unit, integration, and performance tests for APIs.
- Experience with API testing tools (e.g., Postman, Insomnia).
- Proficiency in debugging and troubleshooting API issues, ensuring high performance and reliability.