Developer

Independent Health Association; Buffalo (NY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Scorecard incentive

Full range of benefits

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Independent Health Association in Williamsville (Buffalo area) is hiring a Developer to work with IT leads to design, implement, and automate technical solutions that meet business needs. The role will develop specifications, project plans, and maintain systems for healthcare data environments in a hybrid on-site setting.

The position requires a degree with at least 3 years of software development experience, strong SDLC and Agile knowledge, and proficiency with .NET, SQL, and related tools.

Qualifications

• Associates degree required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 3 years of experience designing and developing software.
• Experience with .NET web applications, SQL, SSRS/SSIS.
• Experience with healthcare data, ANSI X12 and HIPAA formats preferred.
• Experience supporting business applications.
• Experience with FTP, scripting, encryption and SSH.
• Working knowledge of Linux, Windows Server, and network configurations.
• Solid organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team or to be self-directed.
• Understanding of SDLC and Agile Methodology.

Responsibilities

• Develop and modify technical processes based on business analysis.
• Engage with business operations to determine and operationalize technical requests.
• Create and maintain technical specifications and project plans.
• Provide training and system documentation as required.
• Perform quality assurance checks and ensure data integrity.
• Translate customer needs into technical requirements and manage revisions.
• Evaluate and recommend application systems, interfaces and reports.

Skills

Software design

Team collaboration

SDLC knowledge

Communication

Agile methodologies

System administration

Independent / team work

Education

Associate degree

Tools

.NET

SQL

SSRS

SSIS

FTP

SSH

Linux

Windows Server

Job description

Overview

The Developer will work with the IT Lead and Sr. Developer to create and modify technological processes based on business analysis. The role will assist the Technical Shared Services team in improving current processes, implementing new products, and automating solutions to achieve maximum efficiency.

The Developer will be responsible for engaging with business operations owners to determine and operationalize technical requests including developing technical specification and technical project plans and providing regular feedback on progress. The Developer will communicate systems expertise to develop and maintain the technical solutions that meet the business needs.

Qualifications

• Associates degree required; Bachelor's degree preferred. An additional two (2) years of experience will be considered in lieu of degree.
• Three (3) years of experience designing and developing software with the ability to design and implement reusable objects required.
• Experience with developing .NET web applications, SQL programming language/query/reporting/scripting/access database conversions, SSRS, SSIS and various programming languages and tools preferred.
• Experience working with healthcare data, ANSI X12 and HIPAA standard formats preferred.
• Experience supporting business applications required.
• Experience with File Transfer Protocols, scripting, encryption and SSH.
• Working knowledge of Linux, Windows Server, and network configurations.
• Solid organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team or to be self-directed as required.
• Solid understanding of System Development Life Cycle methodology.
• Experience in the following a plus: AWS, SharePoint, Salesforce, Tidal
• Understanding of project management as well as Agile Methodology.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to gather, comprehend and document technical requirements.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and assume accountability.
• Proven examples of displaying Nova's Core 4: Act with Passion, Work Together, Be Accountable, Build Trust.

Essential Accountabilities

Application Development

• Demonstrate good analytical abilities, technical, and development skills.
• Ensure coding standards meet efficiency performance standards.
• Manage testing of all system functions and data accuracy (coordinate with appropriate business SME's).
• Prepare and provide technical specifications, training and other system documentation as required.

Department Support

• Provide on-site monitoring for application of Information Technology concepts. Perform quality assurance checks to ensure proficiency.
• Maintain departmental goals.

Customer Support

• Translate customer needs into technical requirements.
• Manage revisions to technical requirements.
• Ensure customer requests for information are addressed and follow-up occurs in a timely manner.
• Ensure testing and data accuracy/integrity.
• Gain customer satisfaction, ensure customer understanding.

Business and Data Knowledge

• Take necessary steps to understand business objectives of departments in order to develop appropriate solutions.
• Evaluate and recommend application systems, interfaces, reports, etc. that can improve department's environment.

Change Management

• Understand Release Management and Application Lifecycle Management.
• Follow Change Management methodology.
• Ensure correct documentation updates as necessary.
• Ensure backout procedures.
• Minimize negative business impact.
• Ensure system/data integrity.

Reporting

• Create reports and analyze existing reports to provide quality feedback and identify trends as needed to develop ongoing business strategy and opportunities.

Logical Access

• Ensure minimum necessary access to application and data.
• Ensure proper authentication/authorization where applicable.
• Ensure data encryption where applicable.

Job Details

This is a hybrid position with onsite attendance required at our Williamsville location.

Immigration or work visa sponsorship will not be provided for this position.

Hiring Compensation Range: $70,000 - $95,000 annually

Compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to skills, education, location and experience.

In addition to base compensation, associates may be eligible for a scorecard incentive, full range of benefits and generous paid time off. The base salary range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

As an Equal Opportunity / Aff…Independent Health and its affiliates will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship and immigration status, physical and mental disability, criminal record, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, status with respect to receiving public assistance, domestic violence victim status, a disabled, special, recently separated, active duty wartime, campaign badge, Armed Forces service medal veteran, or any other characteristics protected under applicable law.

Current Associates must apply internally via the Job Hub.