About Altera :
Altera, a member of the N. Harris Computer Corporation family, delivers health IT solutions that support caregivers around the world. These include the Sunrise™, Paragon®, Altera TouchWorks®, Altera Opal, STAR™, HealthQuest™ and dbMotion™ solutions. At the intersection of technology and the human experience, Altera Digital Health is driving a new era of healthcare, in which innovation and expertise can elevate care delivery and inspire healthier communities across the globe. A new age in healthcare technology has just begun.
Job Title: Sr Software Engineer
This purpose of this role is to support Altera Canada in implementing Sunrise and other solutions including Altera Patient Flow and dbMotion. You’ll work alongside our project manager, implementation consultants, solution architects and other key resources with the goal of successfully rolling out Canadian centric solutions.
Role Summary
We are seeking an Sr Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain scalable software solutions that support business, operational, and product needs. This role is intended for a strong hands-on developer who can build reliable applications, integrate systems, work with APIs and databases, and contribute to modern engineering practices.
While experience with data analytics, reporting, visualization, ETL, Power BI, Python, or predictive analytics is valuable, this role is first and foremost a software engineering position. The ideal candidate will bring strong development fundamentals and may also have experience supporting data-driven applications, dashboards, or analytical workflows.
Required Experience
4-7 years of experience in software development or application development
Strong hands-on experience developing, testing, and maintaining software applications
Experience with modern programming languages such as C#, .NET, JavaScript/TypeScript, Angular, or similar technologies
Strong understanding of object-oriented programming principles
Experience designing and consuming RESTful APIs
Experience working with relational databases and writing complex SQL queries
Experience with source control and collaborative development using tools such as Git, Azure DevOps, or GitHub
Understanding of software development lifecycle practices, including requirements analysis, design, development, testing, deployment, and support
Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments
Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and analytical skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Required Technical Skills
Application development using .NET/C# or comparable enterprise technologies
Front-end or web application development using Angular, React, JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, and CSS, or similar tools
Database development using SQL, T-SQL, PL/SQL, or equivalent
API development and integration
Debugging, code review, and performance optimization
Secure coding practices and data access control
CI/CD and deployment practices using Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or similar platforms
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Microsoft Azure, including App Services, Azure Functions, Azure SQL, Azure Storage, or related services
Experience with DevOps practices, automated builds, releases, and deployment pipelines
Experience with containerization or cloud-native development
Experience integrating applications with external systems using REST APIs or other integration patterns
Experience supporting healthcare, enterprise, or business-critical applications
Familiarity with microservices, event-driven systems, or distributed application design
Experience with AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot
Familiarity with Generative AI concepts such as LLMs, prompt engineering, RAG, agents, MCP, or Azure OpenAI
Nice to Have
Experience with Power BI dashboard and report development
Experience with data modeling, data marts, semantic models, or OLAP concepts
Experience with ETL development using SSIS, Azure Data Factory, or similar platforms
Experience with Power Query, DAX, Power Pivot, or Power BI administration
Experience with forecasting, trend analysis, anomaly detection, or predictive analytics
Experience with Python or R for analytics, automation, or machine learning
Experience with Azure Data Services, Azure Machine Learning, Synapse Analytics, Snowflake, or similar platforms
Experience embedding reports, dashboards, or analytics into applications
Experience with Power Apps, Power Automate, Dataverse, or Power Platform governance
Experience using LLMs to generate summaries, insights, or dynamic narratives in reports or applications
Responsibilities
Design, develop, test, and maintain software applications and integrations
Build scalable, secure, and maintainable application components
Develop and integrate APIs, services, and database-driven functionality
Collaborate with product, data, business, and technical teams to translate requirements into working solutions
Participate in code reviews, technical design discussions, and engineering best practices
Troubleshoot application issues and optimize performance, reliability, and maintainability
Support CI/CD, deployment, and release management activities
Contribute to secure development practices and data access controls
Where applicable, support dashboard, reporting, analytics, or data integration needs as part of broader application delivery
Explore opportunities to use AI and automation to improve development productivity and solution quality
TRAVEL
Minimal travel as required for position responsibilities – less than 10%, depending on candidate location.
WORK ARRANGEMENTS
This candidate will work from a home office when not at client site