JAVA Software Engineer II (Hybrid)

IT Software Engineer II (Hybrid)

Chicago, IL

The American Medical Association (AMA) is the nation's largest professional Association of physicians and a non-profit organization. We are a unifying voice and powerful ally for America's physicians, the patients they care for, and the promise of a healthier nation. To be part of the AMA is to be part of our Mission to promote the art and science of medicine and the betterment of public health.

At AMA, our mission to improve the health of the nation starts with our people. We foster an inclusive, people-first culture where every employee is empowered to perform at their best. Together, we advance meaningful change in health care and the communities we serve.

We encourage and support professional development for our employees, and we are dedicated to social responsibility. We invite you to learn more about us and we look forward to getting to know you.

We have an opportunity at our corporate offices in Chicago for an IT Software Engineer II (Hybrid) on our Information Technology team. This is a hybrid position reporting into our Chicago, IL office, requiring 3 days a week in the office.

This role will analyze, design, develop and unit test software solutions (minimal to medium complexity) for business problems. Design, architect, develop, configure, unit test, implement, upgrade, document, maintain, enhance, and support various software systems. Works under moderate supervision with some latitude for independent judgement.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Software Development

• Participate in and contribute to system development life cycle for new solutions as well as enhancements, including requirements analysis, design and support estimation activities.

• Develop exceptional software solutions to specified end user business requirements, user stories and complete unit testing for all software development.

Operational and Technology Support

• Participate in “break-fix” issue resolution. Assist proper validation with end users to ensure system issue resolution.

• Participate in technology renewal activities such as applying new software upgrades, patches and completion of any required design, development, unit testing and improvements.

Project Management

• Report project status regularly to project manager. Document concerns, proactively identify issues and risks and provide input on solutions regarding assignments to management in a timely manner.

• Share intellectual knowledge, learn and understand existing application systems and gain strong knowledge of at least one application system, and participate in cross training (occasionally taking the lead) with other team members.

• Assist with identifying opportunities to simplify and/or optimize current technology investments and/or provide input on new technologies for consideration.

May include other responsibilities as assigned

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology preferred or equivalent work experience and HS diploma/equivalent education required.

• 3+ years’ experience with software development and/or analysis in Angular and applicable information systems tools and technology.

• Broad technical skills necessary, with a solid understanding of internet/intranet technology required.

• Understanding of relational database technology and NoSQL database such as Mark Logic.

• Strong understanding of the systems development life cycle (SDLC) in a Web based and/or Web services development environment.

• Ability to do low to medium complexity development, debugging, data analysis, problem analysis, resolve issues, and unit test within web-based application.

• Knowledge and understanding of the concepts and techniques of object-oriented design and/or web service development is desirable.

• Ability to effectively create unit test plan and ability to effectively unit test application development enhancements. Demonstrates an understanding of test-driven development.

• Experience with automated testing tools a plus.

The American Medical Association is located at 330 N. Wabash Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611 and is convenient to all public transportation in Chicago.

This role is an exempt position, and the salary range for this position is $99,161-$129,442. This is the lowest to highest salary we believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s pay within the salary range will be determined by a variety of factors including but not limited to business consideration and geographical location, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience. Employees are also eligible to participate in an incentive plan. To learn more about the American Medical Association’s benefits offerings, please click here. (

We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity in our workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. As an EOE/AA employer, the American Medical Association will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and veteran or disability status.

THE AMA IS COMMITTED TO IMPROVING THE HEALTH OF THE NATION