Forward Deployed Application Developer

  • Element Care
  • Lynn, Massachusetts
  • 09/02/2026
Full time Information Technology Telecommunications Java SQL Testing

Job Description

Element Care is seeking a Forward Deployed Application Developer to build and deploy solutions that support frail seniors in PACE community-based care. You will work closely with clinicians, social workers, and operations staff to translate real-world care workflows into secure, reliable applications that enhance coordination, documentation, and analytics. Responsibilities include full-stack development, integration with EHR and healthcare data systems, troubleshooting production issues, and iterating quickly based on user feedback. You'll thrive in a mission-driven, interdisciplinary environment focused on dignity, respect, and outcomes for elderly participants.

Responsibilities

  • Design, build, and maintain full-stack web applications that support PACE care delivery and operations.
  • Collaborate directly with clinicians, social workers, and operations staff to understand workflows and translate them into technical solutions.
  • Integrate applications with EHRs and other healthcare data systems using standards such as HL7 and FHIR.
  • Ensure security, privacy, and compliance with HIPAA and internal data governance standards.
  • Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve production issues, including on-site support with users when needed.
  • Implement automated testing, code reviews, and CI/CD best practices to maintain code quality.
  • Gather and incorporate user feedback to iterate rapidly on features and user experience.
  • Create technical documentation for applications, integrations, and deployment processes.
  • Partner with analytics teams to enable data capture and reporting that support clinical and operational decision-making.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement of development processes and tools within a collaborative, mission-driven team.

Required Skills

  • Java
  • Script
  • Type
  • Script
  • React or similar front-end framework
  • Node.js or similar back-end framework
  • RESTful API design and integration
  • SQL and relational databases
  • Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
  • Healthcare data standards (HL7, FHIR)
  • Git and CI/CD pipelines
  • Unit and integration testing