Principal, Programmer Analyst

Gainwell Technologies; Town of Texas, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 114,000 - 162,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation policy

Educational assistance

401(k) match

Health benefits

Development academies

Job summary

Gainwell Technologies is seeking a Principal, Programmer Analyst to help enhance healthcare technology and data systems. This role involves handling complex programming tasks, leading projects, and providing technical guidance across teams.

The position emphasizes growth through leadership opportunities, educational assistance, and a flexible benefits package designed to support career development and work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, mathematics or related field preferred.
• Twelve or more years of programming or testing experience.
• Experience working with appropriate programming languages, operating systems and software.
• Experience working with relational databases to facilitate programming software.

Responsibilities

• Codes, tests, debugs, implements, and documents highly complex programs.
• Designs systems and programs to meet highly complex business needs.
• Gathers information from existing systems, analyzes program and time requirements.
• Supports project personnel in resolving fairly complex program problems.
• May serve as technical project lead; provides leadership and work guidance to less experienced personnel.
• Provides consulting services in a technical and/or managerial capacity to management and technical staff.
• Develops work plans and work estimates for large scope projects.

Skills

Programming experience

Operating systems

Relational databases

Testing experience

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Bachelor's in CS/Math or related field

Job description

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Principal, Programmer Analyst

Date: Oct 9, 2026

Location: Any city, TX, US, 99999

Work Mode: Default

Be part of a team that unleashes the power of leading-edge technologies to help improve the health and well-being of those most vulnerable in our country and communities. Working at Gainwell carries its rewards. You’ll have an incredible opportunity to grow your career in a company that values work flexibility, learning, and career development. You’ll add to your technical credentials and certifications while enjoying a generous, flexible vacation policy and educational assistance. We also have comprehensive leadership and technical development academies to help build your skills and capabilities.

Summary

Your role in our mission

Essential Job Functions

• Codes, tests, debugs, implements, and documents highly complex programs. Develops complex test plans to verify logic of new or modified programs.
• Designs systems and programs to meet highly complex business needs. Prepares detailed specifications from which programs are developed and coded. Creates appropriate documentation in work assignments such as program code, and technical documentation. Identifies issues, recommends document changes and implements same.
• Gathers information from existing systems, analyzes program and time requirements. Prepares time estimates and justifications for assigned tasks and provides recommendations to project managers.
• Supports project personnel in resolving fairly complex program problems. Works with client and management to resolve issues and validate programming requirements within their areas of responsibility. Provides technical advice on complex programming.
• May serve as technical project lead; provides leadership and work guidance to less experienced personnel. Conducts quality assurance activities such as peer reviews. Provides recommendations and revisions to programs and documents.
• Provides consulting services in a technical and/or managerial capacity to management and technical staff. May represent company in presentations or conferences involving customers, co-contractors, suppliers, competitors, academia or the public.
• Develops work plans and work estimates for large scope projects.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, mathematics or related field preferred
• Twelve or more years of programming or testing experience
• Experience working with appropriate programming languages, operating systems and software
• Experience working with relational databases to facilitate programming software

Other Qualifications

• Strong skills in programming
• Strong personal computer and business solutions software skills
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills for design, creation and testing of programs
• Good leadership skills to guide and mentor the work of less experienced personnel
• Good interpersonal skills to interact with customers and team members
• Communication skills to work effectively with team members, support personnel, and clients
• Ability to work as part of team and independently

What we're looking for

What you should expect in this role

The pay range for this position is $113,700.00 - $162,400.00 per year, however, the base pay offered may vary depending on geographic region, internal equity, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. Put your passion to work at Gainwell. You’ll have the opportunity to grow your career in a company that values work flexibility, learning, and career development. All salaried, full-time candidates are eligible for our generous, flexible vacation policy, a 401(k) employer match, comprehensive health benefits, and educational assistance. We also have a variety of leadership and technical development academies to help build your skills and capabilities.

We believe nothing is impossible when you bring together people who care deeply about making healthcare work better for everyone. Build your career with Gainwell, an industry leader. You’ll be joining a company where collaboration, innovation, and inclusion fuel our growth. Learn more about Gainwell at our company website and visit our Careers site for all available job role openings.

Gainwell Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer, where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition), age, sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Gainwell Technologies defines “wages” and “wage rates” to include “all forms of pay, including, but not limited to, salary, overtime pay, bonuses, stock, stock options, profit sharing and bonus plans, life insurance, vacation and holiday pay, cleaning or gasoline allowances, hotel accommodations, reimbursement for travel expenses, and benefits.