Position Purpose: The Application Developer designs, builds, enhances and supports the business applications that Doctors HealthCare Plans relies on every day, including web applications, internal tools, system integrations and data processes. Working across all phases of the software development lifecycle, the Application Developer gathers and analyzes business requirements, translates them into working solutions, and maintains those solutions in production, including responding to application issues and outages.
The role participates in design meetings and works closely with business users, the IT team and third-party partners to refine, test and debug applications so they meet business needs. Under the guidance of senior developers and IT leadership, the Application Developer applies established standards and practices while using sound judgment and a degree of creativity to plan and accomplish goals.
Key Responsibilities Develop, test and deploy new applications and enhancements to existing applications
Maintain and support production applications, including web sites, user interfaces, integrations and data communication processes
Design and update application databases, stored procedures and queries
Analyze user requirements and convert them into technical specifications and design documents
Install, configure, customize and integrate commercial software packages with in-house systems
Build and maintain data exchanges and interfaces between internal applications and external partners
Respond to application issues and outages, and work with experienced team members on root cause analysis
Perform unit testing, participate in code reviews and follow source control and release practices
Recommend improvements to application functionality, performance and availability
Provide application support to internal customers and drive outstanding problems or issues to resolution
Compile timely, comprehensive and accurate documentation and reports as requested
Communicate clearly and professionally with management, technical colleagues, and internal and external customers
Collaborate with, and when needed coordinate, third-party partners on business and technology initiatives
Follow security, privacy and compliance requirements for handling healthcare data, including HIPAA
Keep up to date with technology developments relevant to the organization's application portfolio
Multi-task and change from one task to another without loss of efficiency or composure
Qualifications, Top Skills and Proficiencies
Core Competencies Analysis and requirements gathering
Application design
General programming and debugging
Software testing
Software documentation
Software development fundamentals and process
Problem solving and decision making
Teamwork and communication
Technical Skills ASP.NET
C#
JavaScript, HTML and CSS
Visual Studio
T-SQL and Microsoft SQL Server
REST APIs and web services
Team Foundation Server (TFS) or Azure DevOps
DataConnect a plus
EDI experience a plus
Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or a related area is preferred
2 to 5 years of application development experience, ideally in the healthcare industry or a related area
Working knowledge of standard concepts, practices and procedures within the field and typically reports to a project leader or manager
Note: This description indicates, in general terms, the type and level of work performed and responsibilities held by the team meber(s). Duties described are not to be interpreted as being all-inclusive or specific to any individual team member.
No Third Party Agencies or Submissions Will Be Accepted.
Our company is committed to creating a diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. DFWP
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