Java Developer

Java DeveloperHeadquartered in West Des Moines, Iowa with over 600 employees, Telligen is helping people live their healthiest lives by delivering true results for state/federal programs & health plan sponsors.Whether helping an employer improve the health and well-being of its employees, a state Medicaid director with cost containment or managing federal programs that are advancing innovation in healthcare delivery, the depth and breadth of our healthcare expertise is what sets us apart. For more than 45 years, Telligen solutions have been delivering true results for health plan sponsors and federal and state programs.Specialties: Cost Containment, Data Analytics, Wellness & Well-Being, Quality Improvement, Health & Wellness, Clinical Quality Measures, Long-Term Services and Supports, Evidence-Based Medicine, Quality Payment Program, and Medicaid Utilization ManagementLocationONSITE in West Des Moines, Iowa - need to be in the office for the first few weeks of training and then weekly on Tuesdays and Wednesdays after that.DurationContract to hire in 2-3 monthsTeam Structure10 technical resources, 2 tech leads, DBA, and other java devs supporting each other.OverviewAs a Java Developer, you will be responsible for designing and developing new software programs by analyzing end-user and client needs. You will assist the programming staff in troubleshooting complex issues.ResponsibilitiesPerform needs analysis of clients and end users.Research, plan, design, and develop one or more components of a single larger system or entire moderate or small systems.Design and code new reports, programs, and other software and system components according to department and company guidelines.Test all code written or modified.Partner with the testing team for regression and quality assurance testing.Collaborate with customers and end users to ensure changes are appropriate.Assist other programming staff in the analysis and research of issues.May implement relational database design and modeling using the appropriate relational database software.May perform maintenance and backup functions for the database.Write or revise system and operation documentation for complex new and existing programs and systems following Company and client standards.Stay abreast of industry trends.Research and design the use of new technologies.Make recommendations for changes or improvements utilizing new technology.May serve as a resource and technical expert to clients and less experienced staff.Participate in or lead portions of the planning, researching, designing, and evaluation of software.Serve as a resource expert to staff and management.May provide direction to less experienced programming staff.