Senior Data Transfer Developer

Job Description

As a Senior Data Transfer Developer, you will design, build, and evolve robust data transfer systems and interfaces that ensure accurate, secure, and efficient data exchange across MEDFAR’s ecosystem. You will work with complex healthcare data, contribute to architectural decisions, and promote best practices to ensure scalability, reliability, and performance of integration solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Define the architecture and evolution strategy for data transfer tools and integration platforms
• Analyze, design, and plan development of data transfer applications and interfaces
• Develop maintainable, reusable, and scalable solutions optimized for performance and available resources
• Ensure efficient processing of complex healthcare data across systems
• Collaborate with internal teams and stakeholders to deliver integration solutions aligned with business needs
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and improve data transfer processes to ensure reliability and performance
• Promote and enforce best practices, coding standards, and modern technologies within the team
• Mentor and influence team members to continuously improve technical quality
• Communicate technical challenges, risks, and progress clearly to stakeholders

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer engineering, software engineering, or equivalent experience
• 8+ years of relevant experience, including solving complex technical problems
• Strong proficiency in C# and SQL (Lua is an asset)
• Experience with healthcare standards such as FHIR, HL7, and CDS
• Strong knowledge of data formats: XML, CSV, JSON, SQL, MySQL
• Solid experience across the full software development lifecycle (end-to-end)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently
• Passion for processing complex data, especially in the healthcare domain
• Ability to work in a collaborative, fast-paced, and client-focused environment
• Fluency in French and English (spoken and written)

Nice-to-have

• Experience with large-scale data integration or interoperability systems
• Familiarity with scripting or automation tools
• Experience working in healthcare or regulated environments
• Knowledge of performance optimization for data-heavy applications

Working Conditions

• Location: Montreal
• Permanent full-time position (40 hours per week)
• Hybrid work model
• Candidates must reside in the province of Quebec

Additional Information

Why join MEDFAR?

• Remote work and flexibility (supporting work-life balance)
• RRSP contribution
• Healthcare insurance from day one
• Paid time off: 3 weeks + 1 additional week between Christmas and New Year
• Annual training allowance ($1,500) to support your professional development
• An onboarding program to help you get familiar with our environment and the digital healthcare field
• All IT equipment is provided, with additional gear if needed
• Internal growth opportunities (promotions, internal mobility)
• Support from a wellness and social committee, with initiatives to foster team cohesion, mental health, and employee well-being
• A company culture focused on transparency, collaboration, and innovation
• Join a dynamic and innovative environment where your work has a real and wide-reaching impact, helping to modernize healthcare in Canada and internationally

With offices around the world, fluency in both French and English is a must at MEDFAR. Because of the need to communicate with colleagues and/or customers in other provinces or countries, bilingualism enables us to communicate in both languages while promoting the use of French. 

At MEDFAR, we value diversity, equity and inclusion within our team. We are committed to providing a work environment where every individual feels respected and supported, regardless of their background, identity or abilities.As part of our commitment to a fair and inclusive recruitment process, we offer accommodation to candidates who request it. If you need accommodation during your interview, please let us know so that we can provide you with an adapted experience.

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