This is a remote position.
Job Title: Mobile Application Engineer (iOS + Node JS)
Location: Nashville TN - Remote
Duration: Long Term / Full-Time
About the Role
We are seeking a highly skilled iOS and Node.js Engineer with strong healthcare domain experience. The ideal candidate has a proven track record in designing, developing, and deploying scalable applications that comply with healthcare standards. Experience with Couchbase or other NoSQL databases is highly desirable.
Responsibilities
iOS Development
· Design, build, and maintain advanced iOS applications.
· Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Product, Design, Backend, QA) to deliver new features.
· Ensure compliance with healthcare standards (HIPAA, PHI/PII data handling).
· Optimize app performance, responsiveness, and scalability.
· Integrate iOS apps with backend services, APIs, and third-party libraries.
· Implement data synchronization and offline capabilities using Couchbase/MongoDB
· Apply mobile architecture and design patterns (MVVM, MVVM-C).
· Write clean, testable, maintainable code and participate in code reviews.
· Debug, troubleshoot, and upgrade existing applications.
· Mentor junior developers and contribute to architecture decisions.
Backend / API Development (Node.js)
· Design, develop, and maintain scalable APIs using Node.js (TypeScript/JavaScript).
· Implement strong API design patterns with focus on performance, reliability, observability (logging, tracing, monitoring).
· Integrate REST and GraphQL services, third-party APIs, and webhooks.
· Work with NoSQL databases (Couchbase, MongoDB), including migration and optimization.
· Leverage Apache Kafka for message streaming and real-time event processing.
· Use Docker, Docker Compose, and Kubernetes for containerization and orchestration.
· Manage cloud infrastructure with GCP and Anthos.
· Ensure secure authentication and authorization (OAuth2, SSO).
· Adhere to coding standards, including ESLint and best practices.
Required Qualifications
iOS Development (8+ years):
· Proficiency in Swift and Objective-C.
· Strong knowledge of UIKit, Core Data, Core Animation, and related iOS frameworks.
· Experience with healthcare standards (HIPAA, HL7, FHIR preferred).
· Experience building healthcare/medical applications (EHR/EMR, patient engagement, telemedicine).
Backend Development (6+ years):
· Proficiency in Node.js with TypeScript/JavaScript (ES2019+).
· Strong experience with Express.js
· Expertise in NoSQL (Couchbase, MongoDB) and familiarity with SQL.
· Strong experience with API design, observability, and system integration.
· Hands-on experience with Apache Kafka for event-driven systems.
· Experience with GCP, Anthos, Docker, and Kubernetes.
Security & Compliance:
· Knowledge of secure data handling, encryption, and authentication frameworks.
· Experience working with healthcare compliance requirements.
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