Senior Software Developer

Union: Non Union
Number of vacancies: 1
Replacement or New: 
Site: Toronto General Hospital
Department: Ted Rogers Centre for Heart Research (TRCHR)
Reports to: Site Lead - TRCHR
Wage Range: $50.63 - $63.29 per hour
Hours: 37.5 hr/week
Shifts: Days
Status: Temporary Full Time (Approximately 12 months)
Closing Date: July 21, 2026

Position Summary

This position is for a senior software developer to join a diverse team of passionate specialists who are working on expanding a next generation platform (data health platform) for storage and mining of patient data. Our data sources span everything from standard electronic medical record type entries and lab results to DNA sequencing data and diagnostic imaging. Our goal is to provide a robust and scalable platform to effectively integrate and facilitate the analysis of "Big Data" for purposes of research hypotheses testing and quality of care improvement.

Our team works in a casual work environment with a lot of energy and initiative. As a member of our team you will have an opportunity to participate in the decision-making process during design and development of the applications.  We have a heavy preference in using open-source tools.  Our architecture favors the microservice design pattern, with JSON for data-interchange format.  Most of our data-store is no-SQL MongoDB, with some additional relational data in PostgreSQL.  We develop primarily using Golang, however it is also common to encounter and use Python, Java, Ruby, and other programming languages.  Our targeted deployment platform is Kubernetes and Linux Docker-runtime environments.

This position will help develop a variety of applications which have a direct impact on patient care at UHN.

Duties

The selected candidate will design and develop software for the digital health platform, primarily in Golang, although other languages may be required. The produced software will typically (in the immediate term) comprise of back-end microservices that process the data in the data lake. Processing of the data includes: integrating external data sources, implementation of search/retrieve API (GraphQL), anonymization, facilitation of "Big Data" analysis, etc.

The senior developer will be responsible for the full life-cycle of software delivery. This includes: requirement gathering, design, implementation along with testing, deployment and maintenance (troubleshooting, bug fixes).  Documentation will also be required through various steps in the process (loosely modeled on Agile).

• Strong coding and problem-solving skills
• Experience designing and implementing complex software systems
• GIT version control, and experience with its workflows
• Linux based OS and working in a command line environment

Additional Attributes Considered as an Asset:

• Experience with any/all: Golang, Python, Java, C#, C, C++. Golang preferred.
• Self-motivated and able to learn new technologies quickly
• Experience working in highly regulated industries
• Ability to function productively on multiple project teams simultaneously

Why join UHN?

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates.  Please ensure you check your email regularly. At University Health Network (UHN), artificial intelligence technologies may be used to assist in the screening, assessment, and selection of candidates for this position.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.