Role: Application Developer II

Location: Remote

Duration: 3 months Contract to Hire

U.S. Citizens will be considered.

Job Description:

Job Summary:

• Designs, codes, debugs, tests, documents and supports in-house developed programs and customization of vendor-supplied applications software.
• Assists with software upgrades. Develops reports using site-standard report writers.
• Develops and supports multiple system interfaces and integration.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluates and tests vendor-supplied software packages.
• Determines compatibility with existing systems. Installs and tests vendor upgrades and patches.
• Provides technical support and troubleshooting for vendor software. Researches the setup and functionality of available software modules, Obtains a solid understanding of business processes/user functions that these modules directly support.
• Obtains and shares knowledge of how various application modules inter-link and affect one another.
• Converts logical design into program code. Analyses, reviews and rewrites programs to adapt to new requirements in response to business requests.
• Responsible for entry/mid-level coding assignments and participates in code review sessions with direction from Lead developers.
• Analyses, designs and develops code in support of multiple system interfaces and data integration services.
• Provides daily support to functional end-users with system issues, questions and processes.
• Performs debugging tasks to resolve system issues. Takes active steps to increase understanding of end-user s functions to support applications development process.
• Coordinates with appropriate departments to ensure that necessary communication is occurring to allow applications to function properly and efficiently.
• Coordinates the dissemination of information and reports related to application upgrades, fixes, and new processes; to include analysis of the changes and the effects on the existing modules. Develops system and program test plans under the guidance of Lead developer.
• Prepares and/or obtains test data. Conducts program and system testing. Evaluates test results/defect logs and performs necessary code revisions Prepares technical reports, memoranda, and instructional manuals as documentation of program development. Maintains current system design documents, and program documentation.
• Performs reporting tasks utilizing site-standard reporting tools.
• Logs, monitors, and manages event calls regarding reported problems. Responsible for triaging daily user trouble tickets and performing first-level response Serves on project teams. Participates in regularly scheduled project review/status meetings internally and with client departments Serves as a technical and functional resource to business units.
• Documents change control.
• Performs on-call support functions. Performs other duties as assigned.
• Regular and reliable attendance is required.

Working Conditions

• Standard office environment, with weekend or nighttime work to implement changes when users are off the system.
• Works non-standard hours as required On-call rotation to provide technical support to end users for urgent needs
• Extensive computer work with prolonged sitting
• Department of Defence security clearance required

Required Education & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering or related field with courses in programming and database systems or equivalent experience.
• 3 years of general application development and support experience
• 1 year of experience supporting large enterprise-wide applications.
• 1 year of experience programming and report writing, using MS SQL and Oracle DBMS.
• Preferred 4 years of general application development and support experience
• 2+ years of experience with EPIC, Cerner or closely related medical management applications.
• 2+ years of experience programming and report writing, using Microsoft SQL and Oracle DBMS
• Healthcare Industry experience

Competencies Technical Skills

• Knowledge and expertise in applications programming methodologies and disciplines
• Expertise in system analysis and business problem-solving
• Proficient with business reporting
• Knowledge of Structured Query Language (SQL) in an Oracle environment
• Expertise with vendor-supplied application software
• Functional expertise in assigned supported applications
• Knowledge of Tool Control Language (TCL scripting language required for Landacorp applications only);
• Knowledge of Crystal reporting tools and SQR Team-Building / Team Player Influence the actions and opinions of others in a positive direction and build group commitment.

Problem Solving / Analysis

• Ability to solve problems through systematic analysis of processes with sound judgment
• Has a realistic understanding of relevant issues.

Organizational Skills

• Ability to organize people or tasks, adjust to priorities, learn systems, within time constraints and with available resources; Detail-oriented.
• Multi-Tasking / Time Management Prioritize and manage actions to meet changing deadlines and requirements within a high volume, high stress environment.
• Independent Thinking / Self-Initiative Critical thinkers with ability to focus on things which matter most to achieving outcomes
• Commitment to task to produce outcomes without direction and to find necessary resources.
• Creativity / Innovation Ability to develop unique and novel solutions to problems; View change as necessary.
• Coping / Flexibility Resiliency in adapting to a variety of situations and individuals while maintaining a sense of purpose and mature problem-solving approach is required.
• Computer Literacy Ability to function in a multi-system Microsoft environment using Word, Outlook, TriWest Intranet, the Internet, and department software applications.

Communication / People Skills

• Ability to influence or persuade others under positive or negative circumstances
• Adapt to different styles
• Listen critically; Collaborate.
• Commitment to Task Ability to conform to established policies and procedures
• exhibit high motivation.