Job Specifications
Description
You will design and implement backend services for our healthcare application platform with primary focus on integrating AI/ML capabilities into production systems. This role involves architecting RESTful APIs and microservices that process sensitive patient health data, requiring exceptional attention to performance optimization and scalability. You'll spend approximately 60% of your time on AI/NLP integration projects including implementing Azure Cognitive Services, building data pipelines for model consumption, and creating APIs that expose AI capabilities to frontend applications. The remaining 40% will focus on architecture modernization efforts including refactoring legacy systems, optimizing database queries and stored procedures, and establishing patterns for cloud-native application design. You will work closely with data scientists and frontend teams to ensure seamless integration of AI features while maintaining HIPAA compliance and data security standards. This position requires deep technical expertise in both traditional enterprise backend development and emerging AI/ML integration patterns. You'll need to navigate ambiguous requirements, communicate technical decisions clearly to both technical and business stakeholders, and proactively surface risks and blockers. Skills: Required: 7+ years of backend software development experience in enterprise environments Expert-level C# with .NET Core/ASP.NET Core for building production APIs and services Strong experience designing and implementing RESTful Web APIs and microservices architectures Solid expertise with Entity Framework Core, SQL Server, and T-SQL including query optimization and performance tuning Proven experience integrating AI/ML services into production applications (Azure Cognitive Services, OpenAI, or similar platforms) Experience with Azure AD B2C for authentication and authorization Deep understanding of SQL best practices, indexing strategies, and performance optimization for healthcare data volumes Azure cloud services experience (App Services, Azure Functions, Service Bus, or similar) Excellent communication skills with ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences Comfortable working with ambiguous requirements and evolving project scope Proactive problem-solver who identifies and communicates blockers before they become critical issues Collaborative mindset with ability to bring innovative solutions and architectural ideas to the team Preferred: Healthcare data standards knowledge (HL7, FHIR) Experience with healthcare applications and PHI/HIPAA compliance requirements AI/ML model deployment and monitoring experience Azure DevOps CI/CD pipeline experience Microservices orchestration and event-driven architecture patterns Cardinal Health does not provide sponsorship for this opening. Candidates must now and in the future be legally eligible to work in the US for any employer.
Skills
net, C#
Top Skills Details
net,C#
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Healthcare or clinical application development experience
Experience Level
Expert Level
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Columbus, OH.
Pay And Benefits
The pay range for this position is $65.00 - $82.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
Available For This Temporary Role May Include The Following
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully remote position.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 28, 2025.
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