October 22, 2010

Software Engineer


Karos Health develops innovative software solutions that improve the quality of patient care. We are a mid stage company with a seasoned management team poised for growth. We are looking for world-class engineers who want to make a positive and significant impact in healthcare while working on cutting-edge technology. If that sounds like you, Karos may be the perfect place for you to make a difference.

As an Software Engineer at Karos, you will:

  • Be a member of a small development team, designing and building products that improve the quality of patient care.
  • Work closely with management, product managers and senior engineers.
  • Have access to cutting-edge technologies.
  • Design clean, reliable, simple and well-tested components and frameworks to simplify the exchange of healthcare information.
  • Work primarily on Macs, but with flexibility to choose the right platform for the job.
  • Participate in a dynamic environment with a casual dress code and flexible work hours, to ensure work-life balance.

Our ideal candidate will have the following required qualifications:

  • An inquisitive mind.
  • BS, MS or Ph.D in Computer Science or equivalent.
  • Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
  • Development experience with Java and/or C++.
  • Experience with Mac OS X and/or some flavour of Linux.
  • Strong aptitude to learn new technologies and to solve problems independently.
  • Solid understanding of OOD/OOP and unit/system testing.
  • Experience to scripting languages: Bash/Sh, Python, Ruby, Perl, etc.

The following optional qualifications are an asset:

  • Knowledge of healthcare standards (e.g. HL7, DICOM, IHE).
  • Several years previous experience in healthcare IT.
  • Experience working in an agile software development environment.
  • Knowledge of web technologies: SOAP, WSDL, HTML, XML, GWT, Flash/Flex.
  • Understanding of relational database design: SQL, MySQL and/or Oracle.
  • Familiarity with application security: PKI, TLS/SSL, defensive programming.
  • Knowledge of networking concepts: TCP/IP, UDP, DNS, RPC, sockets, etc.

Karos’ products enable the exchange of clinical information across healthcare enterprises and communities, fostering collaboration between healthcare vendors, providers, and patients. We are located in UpTown Waterloo close to the Perimeter Institute and the new Balsillie School of International Affairs (BSIA) providing us with the perfect location to focus on innovation in a great work environment. We offer a dynamic start-up environment, competitive compensation, and room for growth in an emergent company.

Are you interested in shaping the future of healthcare, working with advanced information technologies and being part of a group bound by common values of respect, compassion and an exceptional work ethic? If so, we want to hear from you. Send a copy of your resume to careers@karoshealth.com.

Any offer of employment with Karos Health is contingent upon provision of a current, and clear Criminal Background Check and Vulnerable Sector Check. You will be required to provide updated Criminal and Vulnerable Sector Checks from time to time throughout your tenure of employment with Karos Health.