Application Developer II

GSS Geisinger System Services; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Geisinger is seeking an experienced software developer to design, implement, and test applications from a home-based location in Pennsylvania. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with business needs and technical requirements, following enterprise standards.

The role emphasizes API design, secure integration with databases, code quality, and timely delivery. Prior healthcare tech exposure is considered a plus, with a focus on robust, scalable solutions.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 6 years of relevant software development experience required.
• Experience may include related work and formal education per policy.
• Healthcare/clinical systems experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop, modify, test, and debug applications using modern object-oriented frameworks and web technologies.
• Create RESTful APIs and integrate with relational databases.
• Follow coding standards, write documentation, and participate in go-live activities.
• Provide code reviews, testing guidance, and post-live support as needed.
• Communicate progress and blockers to team and management in a timely manner.

Skills

App Development

API Design

RESTful APIs

Relational DBs

Source Control

Testing Frameworks

Code Quality

Interpersonal Comm

Independent Work

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Web Technologies

CI/CD

Developer Tools

Security Integration

Enterprise Identity

Job description

Location

Location: Work from home (Pennsylvania) Shift: Days (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Worker Type: Regular Exemption Status: Yes

Job Summary

Reviews, analyzes, modifies, creates, debugs, and tests applications using modern development methodologies and tools. Collaborates with the team and other teams to assist in design and application architecture discussions, ensuring alignment with business needs and technical requirements.

Job Duties

Responsible for the process, life cycle, and creation of the software to assist users in completing a computer task or program. Implements code and documents all system changes based on assignments and timelines. Follows department coding and user interface guidelines. Provides code review, testing, debugging, technical documentation, general testing instructions, assistance in go-live planning, assistance in go-live moves, and post-live support. Communicates all progress, roadblocks, and issues to the team and management in a timely manner. Collaborates with team members to identify and resolve issues, improve system performance, and ensure code quality. Work is typically performed in an office environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job.

*Relevant experience may be a combination of related work experience and degree obtained (Associate’s Degree = 2 years; Bachelor’s Degree = 4 years; Master’s Degree = 6 years).

Position Details

Preferred Experience

• Application development using modern object-oriented programming frameworks and web technologies
• Developing and integrating RESTful APIs and working with relational databases
• Using source control, automated build/deployment practices, testing frameworks, and code-quality tools as part of a collaborative development environment
• Developing secure applications that integrate with enterprise authentication, identity management, and third-party systems
• Experience developing applications within complex enterprise environments
• Experience with healthcare technology, clinical systems, or healthcare interoperability is a plus
• Mobile or hybrid application development experience is also a plus

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)- (Required)

Experience

Minimum of 6 years-Relevant experience* (Required)

Skills

• Application Development Tools, Application Testing, Critical Thinking, Database Structures, Developer Tools, Interpersonal Communication, Technical Skills, Working Independently

OUR PURPOSE & VALUES

Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities.

• KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.
• EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.
• LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.
• INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.
• SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family.

We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners.

Perhaps just as important, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Geisinger is committed to making better health easier for the more than 1 million people it serves.

Founded more than 100 years ago by Abigail Geisinger, the system now includes nine hospital campuses, a 550,000-member health plan, two research centers and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. With nearly 24,000 employees and more than 1,600 employed physicians, Geisinger boosts its hometown economies in Pennsylvania by billions of dollars annually.

We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and benefits for domestic partners.

Perhaps just as important, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality.

For more information, visit www.geisinger.org, or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.

* Does not qualify for J-1 waiver. We are an Affiantive Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and Minorities are Encouraged to Apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status.