PostgreSQL Development Engineer

Company Description

At Intelerad, we believe the path to answers in healthcare should be clear-whether you are waiting for a diagnosis or trying to expedite one. Our medical imaging solutions streamline the flow of information, simplifying complex processes, maximizing efficiencies, and shining a light on the unknown. We empower physicians to get patients the answers they need faster and improve outcomes for everyone. With more accessible imaging, we are getting patients out of the dark.

Headquartered in Raleigh, NC and Montreal, Intelerad has nearly 800 employees located in offices across four countries. The company empowers nearly 2,000 healthcare organizations around the world with the speed, scalability, and simplicity needed to increase business performance while, most importantly, improving patient outcomes. Intelerad’s modern enterprise solutions have been acknowledged by a Best in KLAS recognition, ranking #1 for PACS Asia/Oceania in the 2021 Best in KLAS: Global Software (Non-US) report.

Job Description

You will be joining a well-established team working on improvements and new features for Intelerad’s backend applications used by NHS trusts across the UK for a highly performant image storage and retrieval system. As a PostgreSQL Development Engineer you will bring a wealth of experience in developing highly-performant solutions using PostgreSQL to the team. You will work with the team to define the long-term technical direction of the backend systems. 

• Lead the development and optimisation of the database procedures and schemas to get optimal performance from PostgreSQL 

• Undertake security analysis, reviews and any required remedial measures 

• Develop software according to the Intelerad SDLC process 

• Participate in design and code reviews 

• Help define the technical architecture used

• Champion the use of automated tools for testing and validation 

• Manage deliverables according to approved project plans 

• Participate in code maintenance, bug fixes, and various cross-functional roles with quality assurance 

• Work with application specialists to understand and define the behaviour of new or updated features. 

• Interaction with other teams for implementation of features and handling of support queries 

• Stay current with developments in your discipline and share with the team your knowledge and promote opportunities for growth and improvement 

• Other duties as needed

Qualifications

Required 

• Expert in developing optimal solutions on PostgreSQL platform (approx. 5 years). 

• Thorough understanding of database design principles, data optimisation and data integrity. 

• Thorough understanding of concurrency, indexing, locking and transaction management 

• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret technical information 

• Demonstrated ability to compose clear and concise technical written communication 

• BSc/BEng (or higher) in Computer Science or similar discipline (or equivalent)

Bonus

• Experience with other languages; JavaScript/TypeScript, Tcl, Python, C#, C++, PHP 

• Experience developing with MSSQL or PL/SQL 

• Familiarity with industry standards such as DICOM and HL7 

• Development of remote APIs using gRPC, RESTful, or similar technologies 

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

All applicants meeting minimum qualifications will be required to complete a 30 minute online assessment as part of your application.

Intelerad is committed to the principles of equal employment. We are committed to complying with all federal, state and local laws providing equal employment opportunities and all other employment laws and regulations. Applicants, employees and former employees are protected from employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability and genetic information (including family medical history). Intelerad is dedicated to the fulfillment of this policy regarding all aspects of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, placement, transfer, training, promotion, rates of pay, and other compensation, termination, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.

Intelerad is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity for qualified individuals with disabilities. Intelerad uses the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”)as a standard for global recruiting and hiring purposes. This prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals with disabilities. The ADA defines “disability” as a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more of the major life activities of an individual, a record of such impairment, or being regarded as having such an impairment.

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