Full Stack Developer

Background

HelpWear is an exciting clinical-stage startup who is pioneering a new type of heart monitoring system that will identify patients who are at a high risk of suffering a massively debilitating event such as a stroke or syncopal episode (faint/fall due to loss of consciousness). Many of these patients only have random and sporadic cardiac abnormalities, so we are developing the first device that can be comfortably worn as long as needed to ensure that the next actionable event is recorded. After being placed on the patient's upper arm, the HeartWatch continuously records medical-grade electrocardiogram (ECG) signals that give doctors the information they need to make the best treatment decisions to protect their patients. HelpWear was founded out of (and is still based in) St. Michael's Hospital in Toronto, Ontario and has a second office based in the University of Calgary's Life Science Innovation Hub. We're currently a team of ~25 and are looking to find more talented individuals who share our passion for improving patient lives

Job Description

The HeartWatch is a continuous, clinical-grade ECG monitor worn on a patient's arm to enable the prevention and treatment of heart-related illness. In addition to novel hardware, the HeartWatch has several interconnected software systems: a smartphone app, desktop software, and cloud computing system to collect, store and transfer information to patient's healthcare providers. As HelpWear's Full-Stack Developer you will be responsible for managing the AWS cloud infrastructure as the HeartWatch product is rolled out to customers. You will be reporting to the VP of Engineering. You will be responsible for:

• Develop and maintain AWS infrastructure with Terraform.
• Develop and maintain Django backend services.
• Develop and maintain a ML-based data analysis pipeline which can ingest and process large volumes of ECG data.
• Improve the reliability of, scalability of, and the ability to monitor backend services.
• Reduce infrastructure costs.
• Develop and oversee the execution of cybersecurity processes.
• Work alongside a designer to create new features, and oversee the development of the React frontend web application.
• Oversee the development of the Python Qt application used to review ECG data and generate a customer facing summary report.
• Plan projects, anticipate potential risks, and provide timeline estimates.
• Collaborate with the business teams (including the CEO) to develop system requirements for the HeartWatch.
• Work in a team of enthusiastic developers keen on growing their knowledge.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of work experience, ideally on a medical device/software that has gone to be approved for use in the US or Canada.
• Proficient in Python and JavaScript.
• Significant experience with AWS or a similar cloud service provider.
• Experience leading complex technical projects.
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• An excellent team player who can work efficiently with minimal supervision.
• Must be based in Toronto.

Preferences

• Experience with Django or a similar Python web framework.
• Experience with React or a similar JavaScript framework.
• Experience with Qt or a similar application-development framework.
• Experience with Docker.
• Experience with PostgreSQL or any major RDBMS.
• Experience with Terraform or a similar infrastructure-as-code tool.
• Experience developing and/or maintaining CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience with cybersecurity (e.g., NIST SP 800, FDA).
• Experience working with time series data at scale (e.g., IoT).

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00-$140,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Dental care
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Extended health care
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (required)

Location:

• Toronto, ON M5B 1T8 (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Toronto, ON M5B 1T8