Associate Software Engineer

SUMMARY:

Writes or updates code to deliver on stated objectives, standards and performance.  Provides technical direction to define the solution or product, ensures code standards and approaches are maintained, performs peer reviews and responds to questions, bugs or problems. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

This class specification lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive.  Incumbent(s) may be expected to perform job-related duties other than those contained in this document and may be required to have specific job-related knowledge and skills.

• Serves as a team member to understand product deliverables and outcomes; contributes to technical direction to define the technology and solution.
• Writes, updates or modifies code to deliver stated objectives, performance and outcomes.
• Participates in peer review or analysis to reduce or eliminate causes of failures, bugs or unexpected results.  
• Provides research and feedback to resolve management and client questions and requirements. 
• Analyzes and reviews software and products on an ongoing and as needed basis to determine trends, draw conclusions, interpret findings, and presents results, proposals and recommendations to management.  
• Ensures the accuracy of software, reports, and related details through audits, queries, and operational reviews; works with teams to resolve discrepancies.
• Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the department's service to its customers by offering suggestions and participating as an active member of a work team.
• Performs other duties as assigned. 

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.

Need to Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or related 
• Exposure to software development experience
• 1 years of software development experience

Nice to Have:

Required Knowledge and Skills

Required Knowledge:

• An understanding of principles, practices and techniques of software development.
• Approaches to perform peer review or analysis.
• Willing to learn .Net C# .Net Core, or Java and how to write complex SQL statements, use a javascript framework (ex: Vue, Angular or React)
• Preferred experience working on web application in a cloud based architecture 
• Exposure to Agile lifecycle, preferably in a SCRUM process
• Technology project management principles and approaches.
• Various methods to identify and resolve software failures, bugs or unexpected results.
• Exposure to methods and approaches to analyze and improve software performance. 
• Principles and practices to serving as an effective project team member.
• Able to effectively communicate with staff, coworkers, and customers.  
• Correct business English, including spelling, grammar and punctuation.

Required Skills:

• Performing software development in a variety of areas. 
• Developing software approaches to meet requirements and performance, following established coding standards, patterns, and methodoligies. 
• Participating in code reviews and with constructive feedback.
• Troubleshooting and resolving software failures, bugs or unexpected results. 
• Following software plans, approaches and techniques.  
• Operating in both a team and individual contributor environment.  
• Using initiative and independent judgment within established department guidelines.
• Contributing effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives and activities. 
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with a variety of individuals.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
 Mobility to work in an office setting, use standard office equipment and stamina to sit for extended periods of time; strength to lift and carry up to 10 pounds; vision to read printed materials and computer screens; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone.  
 
 Travel as needed to support company and customer initiatives. Work on Site in our St Paul office may be required and  ABOUT reserves the right to change the location of the role at any time.

This role may involve work on federal government contracts that require additional federal background investigations, training, and federal badging. As such, you will may required to submit personal information to the government and be fingerprinted and photographed at your local Department of Veteran Affairs Medical Center.

ABOUT offers a flexible, purpose-built solution that empowers hospitals and health systems to operate as one connected network of care. We enable easy access for clinicians to move patients into and out of the acute care setting - getting them to the next, best care setting faster and easier. Complemented by our clinical experts and best practices, we provide health systems the necessary controls and insights to grow with resilience, drive clinician effectiveness, and improve patient outcomes.