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Software Application Engineer

Ascendum Solutions

  • Cincinnati, OH
  • 1 day ago

    Highlights

    If you enjoy building modern service-based architectures, solving complex integration challenges, and enabling data exchange across healthcare ecosystems, this role is a strong fit. We are looking for an API Developer who is passionate about designing and building secure, scalable integration solutions for healthcare clients.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationCincinnati, OH
    IndustryComputer/IT Services
    Company Size1,500 to 1,999 employees
    Year Founded2001
    Websitehttp://ascendum.com/

    Description

    Job Description

    W2 only role, we cannot accept 1099 or C2C candidates


    Role Overview

    We are looking for an API Developer who is passionate about designing and building secure, scalable integration solutions for healthcare clients. In this role, you will develop, enhance, and support APIs that enable seamless communication between our healthcare platform and client systems.


    This is a hands-on individual contributor role focused on integration development, API design, and interoperability. You will work closely with product teams, implementation consultants, and client technical teams to deliver reliable integration solutions. If you enjoy building modern service-based architectures, solving complex integration challenges, and enabling data exchange across healthcare ecosystems, this role is a strong fit.


    What You'll Do

    API Development & Integration

    • Design, develop, and maintain RESTful APIs and integration services.
    • Build reliable interfaces that connect client systems with our healthcare platform.
    • Develop reusable integration components and service frameworks.
    • Implement scalable and secure API solutions following established standards.


    Client Integration Delivery

    • Participate in client implementation projects and integration planning sessions.
    • Translate business and technical requirements into API specifications and integration designs.
    • Collaborate with client technical teams during onboarding and deployment activities.
    • Support testing, validation, and production deployments.


    Performance, Security & Reliability

    • Ensure APIs meet performance, scalability, and security requirements.
    • Troubleshoot and resolve issues across distributed systems.
    • Implement monitoring, logging, and error-handling capabilities
    • Contribute to secure development practices and healthcare compliance standards.


    Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

    • Work closely with product managers, architects, implementation consultants, and QA teams.
    • Participate in code reviews and design discussions.
    • Create and maintain technical documentation and API specifications.
    • Recommend improvements to platform integration capabilities and development processes.


    What You Will Bring

    • API Development Foundations (Must Have)
    • Strong hands-on experience building RESTful APIs and web services.
    • Proficiency in C#, .NET, Java, Node.js, or similar modern backend technologies.
    • Experience with JSON, XML, and API integration patterns.
    • Understanding of service-oriented and microservices architectures.


    Cloud & Integration Skills (Must Have)

    • Experience integrating internal and third-party systems.
    • Knowledge of authentication and authorization mechanisms including OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, and JWT.
    • Experience with API documentation tools such as Swagger/OpenAPI.
    • Familiarity with message-based integrations and asynchronous processing concepts.


    Healthcare Technology Experience (Preferred)

    • Experience integrating healthcare applications and platforms.
    • Familiarity with FHIR, HL7, EDI, or healthcare interoperability standards.
    • Understanding of HIPAA-regulated environments and data security controls.


    Communication & Collaboration

    • Strong debugging, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
    • Ability to work cross-functionally with technical and business stakeholders.
    • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
    • Ownership mindset with a focus on quality and reliability.


    Engineering Ecosystem (Good to Have)

    • Experience with Azure, AWS, or cloud-native development.
    • Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, or containerized deployments.
    • Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
    • Knowledge of event-driven architectures and message brokers.


    Qualifications

    • B.E. / B.Tech / M.Tech in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related discipline.
    • 5+ years of backend development and API integration experience.
    • Experience supporting enterprise SaaS platforms preferred.


    Primary Technologies

    Languages: C#, .NET, Java, Node.js, or equivalent

    API Technologies: REST, JSON, OpenAPI/Swagger

    Authentication: OAuth 2.0, JWT, OpenID Connect

    Databases: SQL Server, PostgreSQL, Oracle

    Cloud Platforms: Azure (Strongly preferred), AWS

    DevOps: Git, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions

    Healthcare Standards (Preferred): FHIR, HL7, EDI

    About Company

    Ascendum is a global information technology (IT) solutions company that delivers "Technology Inspired Solutions to Business Driven Challenges". Ascendum works with SMBs and enterprise level organizations, including many Fortune 1000 companies, to help them solve their business challenges. Ascendum's approach is built on the success of using the right combination of Strategy, People, Processes, Technology, and Infrastructure for each client situation in order to meet the specific business needs/challenges of each client and deliver exceptional results.

    Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, Ascendum has sales and support offices in Hamilton (OH), Bangalore (India) and Ahmadabad (India). Ascendum is part of a global IT investment holding company called Vora Ventures Group.

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