Sr API Engineer (Data Platform)

Henry Schein One is the global leader in dental management, analytics, communication, and marketing software. The Sr API Engineer will be a key contributor to the Data Platform team, leading the development and optimization of Data Platform APIs to drive impactful solutions for healthcare and dental data needs.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, development, and maintenance of the Data Platform APIs, ensuring efficient and scalable solutions
• Continuously monitor, optimize, and improve data pipelines to ensure reliability, performance, and scalability
• Work closely with programming and product teams, ensuring that best practices are followed across the development lifecycle
• Oversee development tools, including their maintenance, licensing, and team training to ensure they are effectively used and up-to-date
• Guide and mentor junior engineers on best practices across multiple programming languages, helping to upskill the team and foster a collaborative environment
• Assist in creating clear user documentation and offer technical support by providing accurate, concise information about software functionality
• Communicate technical concepts effectively to senior management, presenting complex ideas in a clear, understandable manner
• Actively engage in all relevant Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) meetings, ensuring timely and seamless product delivery

Requirements:

• 6+ years of engineering experience with a focus on the HS1 tech stack, particularly in data engineering and data-streaming
• API Expertise: Broad understanding of API concepts and best practices
• Healthcare Data Experience: Familiarity with Electronic Health Record (EHR) formats, including X12, HL7, FHIR, and industry-specific models (Dental, Orthodontic, and Dental Support Organization data models)
• Excellent knowledge of database schema modeling tools
• Database Knowledge: Understanding of database schema modeling tools and enterprise application design patterns
• Technical Design & Implementation: Ability to derive and design technical specifications from product requirements and implement code based on those specifications
• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts to technical and non-technical teams
• Problem-Solving Skills: Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational abilities
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or a related field
• Experience with API gateways such as Apigee