Lead Informatics & Data Services Engineer (EHR)

University of Wisconsin-Madison; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Wisconsin-Madison is seeking a Software Engineer/Developer IV to lead the Informatics and Data Services (IDS) team at the Wisconsin National Primate Research Center (WNPRC). You will supervise 2-3 software developers responsible for supporting, updating, and improving the Electronic Health Records (EHR) server based on LabKey.

The role requires designing and developing code, leading technical projects, mentoring staff, and ensuring performance and reliability of the EHR system,

Qualifications

• Minimum seven years of professional experience in software development.
• At least one year of supervisory experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with a broad spectrum of employees from entry level staff to people in senior leadership positions.
• Demonstrated project management skills, including the ability to transform requirements from stakeholders into actionable plans.
• Strong organization and prioritization skills.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Exercises supervisory authority over the IDS team, including hiring, suspending, promoting, managing conduct and performance, and approving hours worked.
• Trains and provides technical guidance to lower level staff.
• Develops data structures and systems performance strategies.
• Determines testing methodologies and manages the development and implementation of comprehensive test plans.
• Designs and develops well integrated applications that meet present and future business needs.
• Consults with clients on project status, proposals, or technical issues.
• Provides expertise on the resolution and technical approach of complex technical design and system integration problems.
• Leads application development, integration upgrades, and maintenance projects.
• Reviews systems requirements, design, and business processes to ensure alignment with IT and business strategies.
• May supervise unit staff and resolve routine personnel issues.
• Conducts system analysis, reviews, and interprets system requirements, and develops detailed system design specifications for system integration and upgrades.
• Designs complex information architectures, user flows, interfaces, prototypes, design patterns/systems, content strategies, and services.

Skills

Software development

Supervisory experience

Project management

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in information systems management, computer science, or related field

Job description

University of Wisconsin-Madison is seeking a Software Engineer/Developer IV to lead the Informatics and Data Services (IDS) team at the Wisconsin National Primate Research Center (WNPRC). You will supervise 2-3 software developers responsible for supporting, updating, and improving the Electronic Health Records (EHR) server based on LabKey.

The role requires designing and developing code, leading technical projects, mentoring staff, and ensuring performance and reliability of the EHR system,