Job Summary
This role centers around all software development beyond our proprietary sensors and hardware. We’re looking for someone with solid foundations in software architecture and development to work with our Software Lead Team to help deliver high quality products. It's not every day that you get a chance to make a direct impact on people's health. If you're looking to join a strong team for a meaningful product, this is for you!
Note: This is an office-first role working out of our Kitchener HQ in the Medical Innovation Xchange
Job Responsibilities
Update, design and implement mobile and cloud architecture to enable patient data collection and processing, and presentation of results to healthcare professionals
Translate regulatory requirements (e.g., HIPA, PHIPA) to product specifications and ensure compliance
Devise deployment strategy for local and international hospitals depending on their infrastructure and IT policies.
Assist in conducting technical risk and privacy impact assessments.
Support other teams with software needs as required.
Qualifications
These are some of the skills we are looking for in an ideal candidate. If you check some but not all of these boxes, please apply anyway!
Demonstrated knowledge of backend architecture design and implications on development, security, and privacy
Strong knowledge of data structures and database fundamentals
Strong knowledge of back-end development (C# Preferred)
Strong Knowledge of mobile software development (Android [Kotlin & Java] preferred)
Good knowledge of website front-end development (HTML, Javascript, CSS)
Good knowledge UX design for website and mobile development • Ability to work with a multidisciplinary set of teams
Excellent written and verbal technical communication skills
Ability to work in a high-pressure environment and constantly changing conditions
Familiarity with version-control software (Git preferred)
Experience in Agile software development, preferred
Understanding of international regulatory pertaining to patient data security and privacy (HIPA, PHIPA), preferred
Knowledge of standard encryption algorithms for data security, preferred
Optional skills: Python
Transparency & Hiring Practices:
Compensation: The salary for this position will be based on the average co-op wages as outlined by your institution’s co-op program or similar institutions if specific data is unavailable, ensuring fair and competitive compensation aligned with industry and academic standards.
Grant Eligibility: This position is made possible through wage subsidy grants such as BioTalent SWPP. As such, participants must be a current full-time student registered in a Canadian Post-secondary program. International students are not eligible. Eligible participants must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or person who has been granted refugee status in Canada and be legally entitled to work.
Application Screening: All applications are screened manually. We do not use AI or AI-Augmented Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) to screen, assess, reject, or select candidates.
Position Status: This job posting is for an active vacancy within our organization.
