Software Engineer IV

MedImpact Healthcare Systems Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 111,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical / Dental / Vision / Wellness

Paid Time Off / Holidays

Incentive Compensation

401K with Company match

Life and Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Referral Bonus

Job summary

MedImpact Healthcare Systems, Inc. is seeking a Software Engineer IV to join the Application Development & Support team. You will provide complex programming for new software, production support and maintenance of existing systems, and support key departmental initiatives that drive business functions.

The role requires autonomous work on projects with general guidance, delivering end-to-end software solutions while aligning with business analysts to understand and fulfill software requirements.

Qualifications

• BS/BA degree plus 8+ years of experience or equivalent combination.
• 4 years' SME in respective areas.
• Strong knowledge of Java, SQL, PL/SQL and Oracle RDBMS.
• Experience with front-end frameworks like Angular/React.
• Experience with Unix/Windows environments and scripting (Shell, Perl).

Responsibilities

• Develops software across layers by coding, designing, and testing to meet requirements.
• Translates functional requirements into working software with analysts.
• Maintains and enhances existing applications and troubleshoots issues.
• Participates in code reviews and ensures robust, efficient designs.
• Applies OOAD and SOA in system design and creates design specifications.
• Collaborates with team to deliver end-to-end software solutions.
• Keeps up-to-date with industry best practices and new technologies.

Skills

Java

SQL

PL/SQL

OOAD

SOA

Spring

Hibernate

Angular

React

Unix

Shell

Perl

XML

Agile methodologies

Waterfall methodologies

Education

BS/BA degree

Tools

JPA with Hibernate

Spring

XML

Job description

Exemption Status: United States of America (Exempt) $110,982 - $155,376 - $199,769

“Pay scale information is not necessarily reflective of actual compensation that may be earned, nor a promise of any specific pay for any selected candidate or employee, which is always dependent on actual experience, education, qualifications, and other factors. A full review of our comprehensive pay and benefits will be discussed at the offer stage with the selected candidate.”

This position is not eligible for Sponsorship.

MedImpact Healthcare Systems, Inc. is looking for extraordinary people to join our team! Why join MedImpact? Because our success is dependent on you; innovative professionals with top notch skills who thrive on opportunity, high performance, and teamwork. We look for individuals who want to work on a team that cares about making a difference in the value of healthcare. At MedImpact, we deliver leading edge pharmaceutical and technology related solutions that dramatically improve the value of health care. We provide superior outcomes to those we serve through innovative products, systems, and services that provide transparency and promote choice in decision making. Our vision is to set the standard in providing solutions that optimize satisfaction, service, cost, and quality in the healthcare industry. We are the premier Pharmacy Benefits Management solution!

Job Description Summary

The Software Engineer IV works within the Application Development & Support team to provide complex software programming for new software, production support and maintenance for existing software, as well as ad-hoc support of key departmental initiatives which drive business functions.

This Software Engineer IV receives general instructions on new projects and works autonomously to complete deliverables.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develops software at all layers by programming, designing and testing code to meet requirements.
• Gains a thorough understanding of functional requirements for new software requests.
• Works with Business Systems Analysts to understand and clarify software requirements and translate into working software.
• Practices good software engineering techniques and standards to reduce coding errors and ensures robustness and efficiency of work products.
• Partners with software teams in the development of the software engineering processes.
• Works to identify and resolves technical or product problems.
• Participates in software project meetings and provides status reports.
• Translates technical designs into working software.
• Maintains existing applications by enhancing software and troubleshooting issues.
• Collaborates with team members and partners with others as needed to ensure successful completion of assigned software development tasks.
• Participates in code reviews and incorporates recommendations.
• Applies Object Oriented Design principles and design patterns in creating System level solution designs.
• Creates and maintains software design specifications document.
• Assumes full responsibility for assigned tasks and end-to-end accountability for end-product delivery.
• Makes recommendations to IT management for the adoption of (1) new technology (2) industry’s best practices, and (3) streamlining processes.
• Communicates and presents designs in group settings to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Partners with team members and technical project lead to ensure component design fits in with the overall solution.
• Adopts new techniques and technologies.
• Initiates attendance at job related training to keep skills current.
• Maintains current understanding of the industry’s best practices.
• Assists with mentoring and training of less experienced IT staff members.

Supervisory Responsibilities

No supervisory responsibilities.

Client Responsibilities

This is an internal and external client facing position that requires excellent customer service skills and interpersonal communication skills (listening/verbal/written). One must be able to; manage difficult or emotional client situations; Respond promptly to client needs; Solicit client feedback to improve service; Respond to requests for service and assistance from clients; Meet commitments to clients.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Education and/or Experience: BS/BA and 8+ years’ experience or equivalent combination of education and experience, and 4 years' of SME in respective areas
• Computer Skills: Excellent working knowledge of a variety of currently used programming languages such as JAVA, SQL and PL/SQL ORACLE RDBMS UI Front end development tools and frameworks like Angular, React JS. UNIX and/or Windows environments Scripting such as Shell, Perl Object Oriented Analysis and Design (OOAD) Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) Distributed Software Architecture Web Application Architecture Tools such as JPA with Hibernate, Spring, XML Agile and Waterfall methodologies; requirements gathering and creating flow diagrams
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: None required.

Other Skills and Abilities

Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively on project teams and/or matrix-managed teams. Ability to appropriately schedule and prioritize multiple projects to ensure timely and effective delivery of IT solutions. Excellent written and verbal communications skills with emphasis on translating technical concepts to non-technical audiences. Results oriented and ability to juggle multiple concurrent projects with changing priorities and deadlines. Familiarity with PBM business model (plans, programs, and practices) as well as pharmaceutical practices (nomenclature, medications) helpful.

Competencies

• Composure
• Decision Quality
• Organizational Agility
• Problem Solving
• Customer Focus
• Drive for Results
• Peer Relations
• Time Management
• Dealing with Ambiguity
• Learning on the Fly
• Political Savvy

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position may regularly be exposed to or encounter moving mechanical parts, high, precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outdoor weather conditions, risk of electrical shock or vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate (examples: business office with computers and printers, light traffic).

Work Location

This position must work on-site at the San Diego Headquarters for purposes of providing adequate support to internal clients; being available for face-to-face interactions and coordination of work with other employees, colleagues, clients, or vendors; as well as for facilitation of quick and effective decisions through collaboration with stakeholders. Remote work is not an option for these purposes.

Working Hours

This is an exempt level position requiring the incumbent to work the hours required to fully accomplish job responsibilities and reasonable meet deadlines for work deliverables. The individual must have the flexibility to work beyond traditional hours and be able to work nights, weekends or on holidays as required. Work hours may be changed from time to time to meet the needs of the business. Typical core business hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm.

Travel

This position requires no travel however attendance maybe required at various local conferences and meetings.

Perks

• Medical / Dental / Vision / Wellness Programs
• Paid Time Off / Company Paid Holidays
• Incentive Compensation
• 401K with Company match
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Bonus

MedImpact, is a privately-held pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) headquartered in San Diego, California. Our solutions and services positively influence healthcare outcomes and expenditures, improving the position of our clients in the market. MedImpact offers high-value solutions to payers, providers and consumers of healthcare in the U.S. and foreign markets.

Equal Opportunity Employer, Male/Female/Disabilities/Veterans OSHA/ADA:

To perform this job successfully, the successful candidate must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

MedImpact was founded more than three decades ago by a pharmacist and independent drug store owner who saw firsthand how families struggled with the high cost of prescriptions, and how it impacted their lives, financial security, and health. So, he started MedImpact to make prescription benefits understandable and accessible. While we have grown to be one of the leading PBMs in America, we remain as committed to these principles today as we did when it all began.