Associate Software Engineer

Associate Software Engineer

The Corporate Information Services Department is seeking a dynamic and talented Associate Software Engineer. The Associate Software Engineer provides design, development and maintenance of UHS custom clinical applications. Supports and enhances existing Cerner and UHS clinical applications, including upgrade implementations and testing efforts. Takes part in all aspects of solution development including requirements gathering, feature design, implementation and deployment. Must be capable of working independently on large projects. Coordinates and performs work assignments in order to meet deadlines and ensures continued progress toward assignment completion. Uses development tools including Cerner's Discern Visual Developer (CCL) and an integrated development environment (Komodo, Notepad++, etc). Monitors the resolution of maintenance or enhancement issues assigned by the UHS Customer Support Center. Provides technical support to UHS entities as needed. Interfaces with the user community regarding application design and support. Shares experience and expertise by collaborating with other members of the team.

Key Responsibilities include:

• System Development & Implementation
• System Maintenance & Support
• Project Administration
• Administration

Qualifications Position Requirements:

• A minimum of a Associate's degree in Computer Science/Information Systems (CS/IS) required.
• A CSIS related Bachelor's degree or equivalent real-world development experience is preferred.
• One or more years of increasingly more responsible programming, web or application development experience is required.
• Experience with web development, such as HTML, JavaScript and CSS is required, while experience with databases and/or high-level programming languages such as SQL or CCL is a plus.
• Ability to multi-task while effectively managing time and meeting deadlines and a proficiency in English, with excellent written and oral fluency is required.
• Basic knowledge of development standards, application validation, system application implementation, enhancement and support methods and practices.
• Practical knowledge of/hands on experience with: Troubleshooting and issue resolution. Application development, implementation, enhancement and support methods and practices. Computer systems analysis and programming techniques and procedures, such as Consulting with users to determine functional specifications. Design, development, documentation, analysis, testing, debugging, and modification of programs.
• Familiarity with health care and clinical terminology, comprehension of or experience with project management methods, and the concepts of Agile development is a plus.

Travel Requirements: 0 – 5% domestic US travel (depending on projects).