Application Development Engineer (UI/UX, Healthcare, HL7/FHIR)

Category

Information Systems and Technology

Position Type

Full-Time

At Curana Health, we’re on a mission to radically improve the health, happiness, and dignity of older adults—and we’re looking for passionate people to help us do it.

As a national leader in value-based care, we offer senior living communities and skilled nursing facilities a wide range of solutions (including on-site primary care services, Accountable Care Organizations, and Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plans) proven to enhance health outcomes, streamline operations, and create new financial opportunities.

Founded in 2021, we’ve grown quickly—now serving 200,000+ seniors in 1,500+ communities across 32 states. Our team includes more than 1,000 clinicians alongside care coordinators, analysts, operators, and professionals from all backgrounds, all working together to deliver high-quality, proactive solutions for senior living operators and those they care for.

If you’re looking to make a meaningful impact on the senior healthcare landscape, you’re in the right place—and we look forward to working with you.

For more information about our company, visit CuranaHealth.com.

We are seeking a skilled Application Development Engineer with strong UI/UX design capabilities, hands-on healthcare application development experience, and working knowledge of HL7/FHIR interoperability standards. You will help build modern, user-friendly healthcare applications that support clinical workflows, operational efficiency, and secure data exchange.

About the team:

Our department includes full-stack developers, DBAs, and data engineers who are modernizing Curana Health’s IT platform and empowering business stakeholders with actionable insights.
The culture emphasizes teaching, mentoring, balanced development, and building solutions with modern, AI-driven technologies.

Responsibilities:

Application Development

• Design, develop, and maintain applications using React, Angular, Vue, Next.js, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, and shadcn/ui).
• Implement reusable front-end components and scalable backend integrations.
• Ensure responsive, accessible, and performant application interfaces.

UI/UX Design

• Translate business requirements into intuitive user experiences and wireframes.
• Conduct user research, workflow mapping, and usability testing.
• Apply best practices in user-centered design, accessibility, typography, and visual hierarchy.

Healthcare & Interoperability

• Build and enhance features related to healthcare workflows (clinical, administrative, or patient-facing).
• Integrate applications with healthcare systems using HL7 v2, FHIR, REST APIs, or SMART on FHIR.
• Understand common data models such as patient demographics, encounters, observations, claims, and clinical documentation.

Technical Delivery

• Collaborate with product, data, QA, and engineering teams to deliver high-quality releases.
• Troubleshoot production issues and support defect resolution.
• Participate in code reviews, technical planning, and documentation.

Required

• 3–5 years of experience in application development (front-end or full-stack).
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript and at least one major UI framework (React, Angular, or Vue).
• Experience with design tools such as Figma, Adobe XD, or Sketch.
• Hands-on experience with HL7, FHIR, RESTful APIs, or EHR/EMR integrations.
• Strong understanding of healthcare workflows, HIPAA, and secure data handling.
• Experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, agile methodologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work across technical and non-technical teams.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Growth mindset and interest in learning emerging healthcare and interoperability technologies.

Preferred

• Experience with back-end languages such as Node.js, Java, or Python.
• Exposure to cloud platforms (Azure) and serverless architectures.
• Familiarity with SMART on FHIR, OAuth2/OpenID Connect, and JWT.
• Understanding of healthcare standards such as CCD/C-CDA, EDI 270/271, and claims integrations.
• Experience with design systems, component libraries, and WCAG accessibility standards.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Azure provisioning and SQL Server/Data Bricks database setup.
• Understanding of compliance frameworks such as HIPAA, SOC 2, and related security measures.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.

We’re thrilled to announce that Curana Health has been named the 147^th fastest growing, privately owned company in the nation on Inc. magazine’s prestigious Inc. 5000 list. Curana also ranked 16^th in the “Healthcare & Medical” industry category and 21^st in Texas.

This recognition underscores Curana Health’s impact in transforming senior housing by supporting operator stability and ensuring seniors receive the high-quality care they deserve.