ABOUT SELLERS DORSEY

Sellers Dorsey is a healthcare impact strategy firm focused on improving care access, quality, and outcomes for our nation’s most vulnerable populations. We work with providers, managed care organizations, state entities, and others, to design, implement, fund, and optimize sustainable programs that deliver maximum impact to underserved communities. Built on decades of experience in Medicaid, our team includes former state Medicaid directors, healthcare policy experts, health plan execs, and hospital leaders who know how to navigate the complexities of the system and find creative, impactful solutions that drive the greatest impact for the individuals and communities that need it most.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Health Informatics, Information Systems, or related field.
• 3+ years of back-end development experience in healthcare. life sciences tech or regulated industries.
• Solid understanding of API design, system architecture, and relational/noSQL databases.
• Proficient in one or more server-side languages.
• Strong knowledge of SQL/NoSQL databases.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms and CI/CD workflows.
• Understanding of healthcare data formats (FHIR, HL7) is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Strong analytical mindset and attention to detail.
• Respect for patient privacy, data ethics, and security best practices.
• Knowledge of DevOps tools (Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform).
• Experience working in an Agile/Scrum environment.
• Passion for improving healthcare outcomes through technology.
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, agile environment.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Sellers Dorsey is seeking a Back-End Engineer who will architect and build the core services that power our healthcare applications. As a Back-End Engineer, you will work closely with front-end developers, product managers, and data scientists to ensure scalable, secure, and high-performing systems that adhere to healthcare regulations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design, develop, and maintain RESTful APIs and microservices.
• Integrate third-party services, EHR systems (e.g., Epic, Cerner), and secure health data exchanges.
• Implement security and compliance protocols aligned with healthcare standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (front-end developers, DevOps, QA engineers) to support front-end integrations and data pipelines.
• Ensure system reliability, test coverage, and maintainability.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA, HITECH, and healthcare data privacy standards.
• Actively participate in code reviews, system audits, and agile sprint planning.
• Monitor performance, troubleshoot issues, and refine infrastructure, working closely with DevOps Engineers.