Backend Software Developer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 29, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 2, 2026.
Love untangling complex data and building software that makes sense of it? Want to build an in-house ETL pipeline with a team that owns the code? Join Ava Industries, where we're revolutionizing healthcare with our cutting-edge cloud-based EMR software. We are seeking an experienced and passionateBackend Software Developer.
Who We Are Looking For
We are looking for an intermediate Backend Software Developer to join our Data Migrations team, to assist in transferring protected and sensitive patient health data into and out of Ava’s cloud-based enterprise system. This requires exceptional skills in designing and building software that is robust and flexible, as well as an ability to come up with, evaluate, and choose from various design patterns. Our ETL (Extract-Transform-Load) pipeline is built completely in-house, which means that you will join a team that has full ownership of the code.
Candidates will be given a take home exam to test their ability to manipulate data. Our backend services live within a Ruby on Rails application. For this reason, the test will be done using Ruby and Ruby on Rails.
The Ava team is primarily remote, with employees located all across Canada. This position is remote with a flexible 40-hour work week with expectation that work will be necessary some nights or weekends due to migrations that have to be run.
What You’ll Do
- Work with Ava’s Data Migrations team to import and export patient health data
- Build, design, and maintain the backend services we use to import and export patient data
- Take ownership of clinic-specific projects: oversee projects from the time you load the data in our test environment, through the back-and-forth feedback loop with the clinic, all the way to loading their data in production
- Assimilate feedback provided by our clients-clinics-and apply it to improve our ETL pipeline and meet client expectations
- Perform investigations of migration-related issues and reconstruct the course of events that took place, by accessing the data via the backend and analyzing the code that imported the data
- Write thorough specs for all the code you write
What You’ll Bring
- 3+ years of experience in professional software development teams
- 1+ years of experience building programs where you exercise judgement making design evaluations and choices
- 2+ years of experience with Object Relational Mappings (ORMs), preferably ActiveRecord
- 2+ years of experience with SQL: Postgres, MySQL, MariaDB, Microsoft SQL Server
- 2+ years of experience writing tests
- 1+ year of experience with pair programming, preferably in a remote setting
- Familiarity with the Ruby on Rails framework
- Ability to critically assess different and sometimes conflicting principles, and to make sound, well-informed decisions for what is best for the situation at hand
- Ability to communicate with clarity with technical audiences, both in written and in verbal forms
- Strong ability to communicate with non-technical audiences
- Experience with Git/Github
- Experience with AWS
- Familiarity with Linux
- Experience with Docker
- Experience with Linux Command Line Interface
Bonus Points If You Have…
- 1+ year of experience with Ruby on Rails framework or another web application framework
- Experience building ETL pipelines
- Experience accessing sensitive, private data
- Experience meeting with clients
Who We Are
At Ava, we are revolutionizing how doctors and healthcare providers interact with their patients. By applying modern solutions, novel communication tools, and an industry-leading approach to customer care, our organization has quickly become the fastest growing Electronic Medical Record (EMR) company in Canada. We believe technical innovation can solve the most complex workflow problems in healthcare, and restore joy to the practice of medicine. We are building a team that reflects our values of innovative, transparent, and fast-paced solutions for our clients. Want to be challenged in a team that constantly innovates, grows, and values your input? Don’t miss this opportunity!
Benefits of Joining Ava
- Competitive salary
- Health Benefits & Health Spending Account
- 4 weeks vacation + 1 week between December 25th to Jan 1st
- Enjoy a flexible, remote work environment that prioritizes work-life balance
- Make a real difference in the healthcare industry
- Be part of a dynamic and supportive team, with a strong emphasis on culture
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
Compensation
$70-80k
Additional Requirements
Proof of education and a minimum of 2 professional references are required.
To Apply
Please submit your resume and cover letter.
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