Essential Job Duties

• Efficiently translates general specifications into quality code
• Assists in code reviews utilizing structured logic development techniques
• Assists in the support of 3rd party packages including production of custom code to interface with these packages
• Optimizes language usage in code
• Identifies add-on components to leverage language/tools to full potential
• Applies other high level programming and automation techniques
• Assists in the gathering of business data to produce detailed specifications
• Troubleshoots existing application issues and provide resolution for complex application issues
• Documents, analyzes and presents test results to ensure application quality

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree or equivalent of 5 years of experience in the IT field
• Experience with the Microsoft Office suite of products
• Minimum three (3) years experience in a computer programming position, preferred
• Minimum two (2) years experience in Web development within a Windows 2000/2003 environment using Microsoft's Visual Studio tool set, preferred
• Minimum two (2) years experience in DBMS middleware coding, DBMS coding, structured query language programming, LAN basics and appropriate tools knowledge (e.g., Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, etc.), preferred
• Experience in generating and adhering to programming standards and a willingness to participate in and support the establishment of standards for object-oriented and/or component-based development techniques (i.e. programming structure, documentation, indentation, logic, etc.)
• Certification as a Microsoft Certified Solution Developer (MCSD), preferred
•  Must be capable of maintaining regular attendance

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Behaviors

• Demonstrates thorough knowledge n-tier design
• Applies technical writing skills for designing, developing and administering usability test cases, scenarios, sessions and scripts
• Must have the ability to relate professionally and positively and work cooperatively with patients, families, and other employees at all levels
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Capable of providing end-user support

• Able to assist in the preparation of presentations recommending business solutions based on current technology trends, trade publications and ongoing research as needed and preparation of project prototypes

• Provides creative and effective solutions to application development challenges through hands-on analysis, design and programming
• Ability to work in a multiple project environment with competing priorities

• Must be able to maintain confidentiality regarding patient and company proprietary information

• Must have the ability to relate professionally and positively and work cooperatively with patients, families, and other employees at all levels

Physical and Sensory Requirements

Mobility, reaching, bending, lifting (minimum of 25 pounds), fine hand coordination, ability to read and write, the ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions and directions, ability to travel, and ability to remain calm under pressure.