Software Developer

Join Ava Industries, where we're revolutionizing healthcare with our cutting-edge cloud-based EMR software. We are seeking an experienced and passionate intermediate Software Developer.

Who We Are

At Ava, we are revolutionizing how doctors and healthcare providers interact with their patients.  By applying modern solutions, novel communication tools, and an industry-leading approach to customer care, our organization has quickly become the fastest growing Electronic Medical Record (EMR) company in Canada.  We believe technical innovation can solve the most complex workflow problems in healthcare, and restore joy to the practice of medicine.  We are building a team that reflects our values of innovative, transparent, and fast-paced solutions for our clients.  Want to be challenged in a team that constantly innovates, grows, and values your input?  Don’t miss this opportunity!

We are looking for a motivated Software Developer to join our team and help build and improve our Electronic Medical Record (EMR) platform. In this role, you’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable, high-quality software that supports healthcare professionals,  patients, and internal teams.

This is a great opportunity for a developer who enjoys working in a collaborative environment, solving meaningful problems, and contributing to the continuous improvement of a growing platform.

What You'll Do

Collaborate with Product, Development, and DevOps teams to design, develop, and maintain features for our EMR platform built with Ruby on Rails.

Contribute to improving and maintaining our automated testing infrastructure, helping ensure stability, performance, and code quality across the platform.

Participate actively in Agile Scrum ceremonies, including sprint planning, stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives, contributing ideas and solutions.

Write and maintain clear technical documentation to support ongoing development and knowledge sharing.

Help identify opportunities to improve system performance, developer workflows, and overall product quality.

Report to the CTO, under the direction of the Development Team Lead

What We’re Looking For

Experience developing web applications

Solid understanding of software development principles, testing practices, and version control (Git).

Experience working in Agile development environments.

Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Strong communication skills and a willingness to share knowledge with teammates.

Nice to Have

Experience working with EMR, healthcare software, or regulated environments.

Experience with full stack Ruby on Rails (including turbo + hotwire)

Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices (OpenTofu/Terraform, AWS).

Experience improving automated testing frameworks (rspec, playwright)

Experience working with modern JavaScript frameworks or front-end technologies.

Benefits of Joining Ava 

Make a real difference in the healthcare industry

Be part of a dynamic and supportive team, with a large emphasis on culture

Enjoy the flexibility of remote work

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunities for professional growth and development

Additional Requirements

Proof of education and a minimum of 2 professional references are required.

Must reside in Canada

To Apply

Please submit your resume and cover letter.

As a member of our organization, this role entails upholding security policies, protecting sensitive information, and promptly reporting any security incidents or concerns. Prioritizing information security in daily tasks contributing to the overall resilience of Ava's information security management system and supporting Ava's information security goals.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Accommodations for applicants with disabilities will be made available. If you require a specific accommodation because of a disability or a medical need, please note on your application so that arrangements can be made.