Intermediate Backend Developer - Remote Canada

April 27, 2026

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The Intermediate Backend Developer works closely with engineering teams to design, implement, and maintain components of the Smile Digital Health platform. This position operates with a good degree of independence, contributing across the full development lifecycle from requirements analysis through to delivery, while developing deeper technical expertise in preparation for senior-level responsibilities. Responsibilities:<div> <ol style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; padding-inline-start: 48px;"> <li style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;"> Design and implement back end application components, such as FHIR operations, primarily using Java and related technologies. </li> <li style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;"> Develop and maintain core product code, with a focus on quality, performance, and maintainability. </li> <li style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;"> Participate in code reviews, adhere to team coding standards, and contribute to improving development practices. </li> <li style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;"> Analyze requirements and propose technical solutions at various stages of development. </li> <li style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;"> Build and iterate on proof-of-concept integrations. </li> <li style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;"> Troubleshoot and resolve issues reported by customers or identified during testing. </li> <li style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;"> Research relevant technologies and contribute findings to the team. </li> <li style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;"> Create and maintain technical documentation. </li> </ol> </div> Requirements:<div> <ol style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; padding-inline-start: 48px;"> <li style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;"> Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field. </li> <li style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;"> 4+ years of professional back end development experience. </li> <li style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;"> Solid experience with Java and Spring; working knowledge of REST APIs, SQL, and Git. </li> <li style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;"> Experience with end-to-end feature development and unit testing practices. </li> <li style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;"> Ability to work independently on assigned tasks while collaborating effectively within a team. </li> <li style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;"> Comfortable working through ambiguity and contributing to technical problem solving. </li> <li style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;"> Experience creating and maintaining clear technical documentation. </li> <li style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;"> Knowledge or experience in healthcare, HL7, or FHIR is an asset. </li> <li style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;"> Experience with Apache Camel and building robust integration patterns to ensure seamless data exchange across disparate systems. </li> <li style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;"> Strong analytical and communication skills. </li> </ol> </div> Additional Information:<div>Smile discloses that artificial intelligence (AI) may be used in portions of the recruitment and selection process, such as resume screening or application assessment. All hiring decisions are ultimately made by qualified human decision-makers, and AI tools are used to support — not replace — fair and equitable hiring practices. This position is a new role, created to support Smile’s continued growth and commitment to operational excellence.</div> <div>$90,000 - $110,000 a year</div>

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