Associate Developer - Automation & Integration Specialist

About Emergicon 

Emergicon is a specialized ambulance billing company that has been serving Emergency Medical Services (EMS) agencies since 2006. We combine deep industry expertise with innovative technology solutions to optimize financial outcomes for EMS providers across Texas. Our mission is "Technology That Serves" - we build systems that handle the predictable so our people can focus on delivering exceptional, personalized service to our clients.

The Opportunity

We're seeking a skilled Associate Developer to join our growing technology team. This role bridges the gap between junior and mid-level positions, perfect for developers with some professional experience who are ready to take on meaningful production responsibilities with appropriate support. You'll work closely with our Senior Developer and CIO to build and maintain critical automation systems and integrations that power our billing operations.

The Associate Developer will design, develop, and support automation systems, data pipelines, and software integrations that enhance our billing operations and EMS platform connectivity. This position is ideal for a technically skilled professional with foundational development experience who is ready to take on greater ownership of system components, contribute to architectural decisions, and play a key role in advancing our healthcare technology initiatives.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Design, develop, and maintain automation scripts, data pipelines, and REST API integrations that support billing operations and EMS platform connectivity

• Build and optimize SQL-based workflows to ensure accurate data transformation, validation, and analysis

• Contribute to front-end development for internal tools using Angular, React, and TypeScript

• Participate in system design discussions and provide input on architectural decisions

• Monitor production systems, identify opportunities for improvement, and implement proactive solutions

• Take ownership of assigned system components with increasing independence over time

• Create and maintain clear technical documentation for developed systems

• Collaborate with team members through code reviews, knowledge sharing, and adherence to development best practices

• Partner with business stakeholders to translate requirements into effective technical solutions

• Contribute to the development of team standards and mentor junior developers as the team grows

• Align with and adhere to Emergicon’s core values 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE 

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)

• 1–3 years of professional software development experience

• Proficiency in Python, with basic familiarity in SQL and REST APIs

Preferred

• Experience with workflow orchestration tools (e.g., Prefect, Airflow)

• Front-end development experience (React, Angular)

• Familiarity with healthcare or billing systems

• Knowledge of Git and cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure

• Containerization technologies (Docker)

• CI/CD pipeline experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Technical Skills

• Production experience with Python and JavaScript/TypeScript

• Working knowledge of SQL and relational databases

• Practical experience with REST APIs (consuming or building)

• Proficiency with Git version control and collaborative development

• Understanding of software development lifecycle and testing practices

Professional Skills

•  Strong problem-solving and debugging capabilities

•  Ability to work with ambiguous requirements and seek clarification

•  Comfort with both independent work and collaborative development

•  Experience translating business needs into technical solutions

•  Clear written and verbal communication across technical and non-technical audiences

•  Self-directed learning and continuous improvement mindset

•  Ability to balance multiple priorities and manage time effectively

•  Comfort giving and receiving constructive feedback

Industry Knowledge Preferred

• Healthcare or billing systems experience

• Data pipeline or ETL development

• Experience with data validation and quality assurance

• Understanding of HIPAA or healthcare compliance

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer

• Hybrid work environment with one on-site day in Terrell, TX each quarter.

Employment is contingent upon satisfactory background check and drug screening results, subject to Emergicon's discretion.