Software Engineer

Lantern is the specialty care platform connecting people with the best care when they need it most. By curating a Network of Excellence comprised of the nation's top specialists for surgery, cancer care, infusions and more, Lantern delivers excellent care with significant cost savings to employers and their workforces. Lantern also pairs members with a dedicated care team, including Care Advocates and nurses, for the entirety of their care journey, helping them get back to good health, back to their families and back to work. With convenient access to specialists nationwide, Lantern means quality care is within driving distance for most. Lantern is trusted by the nation's largest employers to deliver care to more than 6 million members across the country. Learn more about us at  

About You:

• You use LOGIC in your decision making and understand that progress is critical to making change. You focus on the execution of your content while balancing a fast-paced environment and you take the time to celebrate both the small & big wins. 
• INCLUSION is a core tenant of your personal beliefs. A diverse and inclusive environment is incredibly important to you. You understand and desire to be a part of a diverse team with different experiences and perspectives & you cherish the differences in each individual that you interact with.
• You have the GRIT, drive and ambition to tackle big problems. Big problems require big ideas and a team that supports new ideas. 
• You care deeply for your customers are driven to keep HUMANITY in all decisions. Your customers aren't just the individuals using your product. They are the driving factor in your motivation to make a change.
• Integrity guides you in life. Focusing on the TRUTH vs. giving people the answers they want to hear. 
• You thrive in a Team Environment. Collaboration is key in innovation and creating change.

These pillars of LIGHT are a reminder to our team that we are making a difference by providing guidance and support in navigating the often complex and confusing landscape of healthcare. We hope that through this LIGHT, individuals can find their way to the best care, resources, and support they need to get back to life. 

If this sounds like you, we would love to connect to speak further about career opportunities at Lantern.

Please apply to our role & someone from our Talent Acquisition Team will reach out to help you navigate our interview process.

Lantern is seeking a Software Engineer to join our healthcare technology team and play a pivotal role in designing and building cloud-based applications that improve the lives of patients and healthcare providers. This role involves hands-on software development while also contributing to technical discussions and collaborating closely with teammates. You'll work across the full stack—developing scalable backend services in .NET, building intuitive frontends, and delivering secure APIs—all within a cloud-native, regulated environment.

The ideal candidate is not only technically strong but also collaborative, proactive, and mission driven. You should be comfortable navigating ambiguity, working cross-functionally with clinicians, product managers, and compliance teams, and thinking critically about the trade-offs in healthcare technology. We value engineers who demonstrate ownership, communicate clearly, and strive for continuous improvement—both in code quality and team culture.

Our team enjoys new challenges and the potential of redefining what healthcare service management experience can be. For this position, it is essential to have sincere passion for delivery, excellent time management and a fun attitude while working with some amazing people.

Location: Hybrid – 2 days a week in Vancouver

Responsibilities:

• Build secure and compliant backend solutions using .NET (C#), aligned with HIPAA and healthcare regulations.
• Design, implement, and maintain RESTful APIs for seamless integration with applications, third-party services, and mobile platforms.
• Develop responsive and user-friendly frontends using React or Angular for both patient-facing and internal care advocate applications.
• Utilize cloud platforms like Azure or AWS to create scalable, high-availability systems with services such as functions, queues, storage, and managed databases.
• Support continuous integration and delivery by developing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using tools like Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions.
• Work closely with Product, Clinical, Compliance, and QA teams to gather requirements and ensure technical solutions meet regulatory standards.
• Engage in sprint planning, peer code reviews, and technical discussions to ensure high code quality and team collaboration.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree. Master's degree in engineering or related field is a plus
• 3+ years of experience in software development, with a strong proficiency in .NET Core, C#, Typescript, Angular or React.
• 3+ years of experience with building secure and scalable REST APIs.
• 3+ years of experience developing with relational databases like Microsoft SQL (preferred), PostgreSQL, MySQL etc.
• Experience with unit tests frameworks like xUnit, Jest, Moq to ensure code reliability, accuracy, and maintainability.
• Experience working OAuth 2.0 authentication and authorization flows.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and familiarity with related tools like Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions.
• Experience with Cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure or AWS.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to addressing challenges using modern design principles.
• Familiarity with healthcare data standards(FHIR, HL7, X12) and working in HIPAA-compliant environments.
• Experience working with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Relevant certifications in cloud or software development.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Bicep).

Benefits:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• RRSP with company match

Lantern does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.