Remote Hospital Telehealth Healthcare Back-End Developer – Illinois Digital Health API Engineering Specialist
Prairie Digital Health Backend Engineering is hiring a Remote Healthcare Back-End Developer to build secure APIs, develop healthcare software services, and support scalable digital health platforms across Illinois.
Job Description
Remote Hospital Telehealth Healthcare Back-End Developer – Illinois Digital Health API Engineering Specialist
Company: Prairie Digital Health Backend Engineering
Location: Illinois, United States (Remote)
Prairie Digital Health Backend Engineering is seeking a Remote Back-End Developer to design, develop, and maintain server-side applications for healthcare technology platforms. This role focuses on APIs, databases, backend architecture, and secure software services.
The ideal candidate has strong backend development experience and understands scalable software systems used in healthcare environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop healthcare backend services
- Design and maintain REST APIs
- Build scalable server-side applications
- Optimize database performance
- Implement application security practices
- Collaborate with front-end developers
- Debug backend issues
- Create technical documentation
- Participate in code reviews
- Support software deployment processes
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or related field preferred
- 3+ years of backend development experience
- Strong programming skills
- Experience designing APIs
- Database development experience
- Knowledge of software architecture principles
Preferred Experience
- Healthcare software systems
- Telehealth platforms
- Cloud-based applications
- Microservices architecture
- Secure API development
Technology
- Python
- Java
- Node.js
- PHP
- Laravel
- PostgreSQL
- MySQL
- Redis
- AWS
- Docker
Benefits
- Competitive Back-End Developer Salary
- Annual Engineering Excellence Bonus
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Employer Match
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Backend Development Certification Support
- Cloud Engineering Training Budget
- Premium Remote Developer Equipment
- Flexible Remote Schedule
Why Join Prairie Digital Health Backend Engineering?
Prairie Digital Health Backend Engineering develops reliable and secure software foundations that power modern healthcare applications. Our engineers build technology that improves digital healthcare accessibility and performance.
Prairie Digital Health Backend Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants from Chicago, Springfield, Naperville, Rockford, Peoria, and communities throughout Illinois are encouraged to apply.
Benefits & Perks
- Fully Remote
- Annual Engineering Excellence Bonus
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Employer Match
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Backend Development Certification Support
- Cloud Engineering Training Budget
- Premium Remote Developer Equipment
- Flexible Remote Schedule
Job Details
- Company: Prairie Digital Health Backend Engineering
- Location: Illinois, United States (Remote)
- Workplace: Remote
- Employment type: Full-Time
- Category: Healthcare Back-End Development
- Salary: $115,000 – $235,000 per year
- Date posted: 2026-08-01