What are the responsibilities and job description for the Application Developer II position at University of Connecticut (Uconn) Health?
Job Detail
Job Title:
Application Developer II
Department:
61120-IT Clinical Systems
Location:
Farmington
FTE%:
1
Shift
Search #:
2025-1186
Closing Date:
04/10/2025
Recruiter:
Rucker, Pamela S.
Additional Links:
- This position is Benefit eligible; click here for an overview of available benefits.
- This position is covered by the UHP Bargaining Unit; click here to review the current UHP Contract.
- This position is in salary group UHP-10; click here to review the current UHP Pay Plan
Excellence, Teamwork, Leadership and Innovation. These are the values that define UConn Health, and we are looking for team members that share these same values. Our top rated organization is looking to add an Application Developer II to our growing team. If you have a background in this field, as well as a passion for customer and patient experience, we want to hear from you
PURPOSE OF CLASS:
At UConn Health this classification provides analysis, development, modification, installation, testing and
maintenance of new/existing applications, operating system software or database support for
moderate to complex projects.
Degree of Complexity:
Moderate to complex projects that require in-depth knowledge of one or two technical areas and/or
business segments.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Works under the general supervision of an employee of higher grade.
COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS OFFERED:
Industry-leading health insurance options and affordability
Generous vacation and sick-time plans
Multi-channel retirement options (pension and match options)
Tuition waiver and reimbursement for employees and qualified family members
Quick commute access from I-84, Rte 9 and surrounding areas
State of the art facility and campus environments
Progressive leadership and educational development programs available
Schedule: 40 hours per week, Mon - Fri, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. with a 30 minute unpaid meal break
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
Participates in project planning sessions with clients, business analyst and team members to analyze
requirements and provides design recommendations for moderate to complex systems; identify
solutions for moderate to complex system requirements; defines and design scope for each project
individually or in concert with team members; creates test files and performs system testing; provides
ongoing maintenance and tests ensure applications meets specifications; documents system
changes and problem resolutions; performs upgrades, new structures or elements; monitors
utilization for capacity planning; provides audit trails; monitors and analyzes performance; supports
enterprise standards; prepares and present status updates for various projects; monitors project
status to ensure that service level agreements standards are met or exceeded; stays current on related
advanced features of programming languages and/or software technology; works with vendors and
serve as liaison between vendor and UConn Health customer on specific products, escalates problems when
appropriate; assists in estimating cost for annual budget; identify and implements opportunities for
cost savings; researches and recommends enhancements to system components within the
infrastructure; maintains a current understanding of systems software, IT architecture, services,
products, processes and methodologies; acts as a resource for less experienced IT personnel;
performs related duties as required . Application - makes moderate to complex application design
decisions in conformance with standards; implements system integration plans; participates in
architecture design reviews; develops or modifies moderate to complex software modules; develops
detailed specifications; design system integration testing activities implements multiple application
modules; provides ongoing maintenance of application. Systems - provides support to clients
experiencing problems with hardware, operating systems and related utilities in mainframes and
servers; analyzes assigned specifications, codes, tests, debug and implements software solution,
utilizing appropriate software engineering processes; usage of the infrastructure, integration of
applications systems into the infrastructure, etc. Systems Integration - Coordinates project tasks,
installation, modification and maintenance of system interfaces and related applications; responsible
for design, development and implementation of new system interfaces for applications on multiple
platforms from mid-range computers to client server and Internet based environments; provides
required technical direction. Database - constructs operational DBMS and data stores that enables
informational, analytical management inquiry; responsible for standards and design of physical data
storage, maintenance, access and security administration. Performs backup and recovery on
database management systems, configures database parameters, and prototypes designs.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITY:
Application - Good working knowledge of the principles of application development and decision
support; basic understanding of the principles of client server development; basic understanding of
the principles and techniques of data modeling, knowledge and understanding of internet tools and
technologies, including principles of web application development; knowledge of distributed
systems architecture, networks, middleware or object-oriented analysis design. System - good
working knowledge of the principles and techniques of complex mainframe programming and
application development; considerable knowledge of principles of systems analysis and design;
knowledge of mainframe computer operating systems; considerable knowledge and ability in
writing program interfaces; knowledge of system architecture used consistently within or across the
organization or enterprise. Database - good working knowledge of the principles, procedures, and
tools of data management, such as modeling techniques, data backup and recovery, data
dictionaries, data mining, data warehousing concepts, data view creation, data normalization,
transaction processing; basic knowledge of principles, methods, and tools for automating,
developing, implementing and administering database management; knowledge of relational
database structures and systems. General - knowledge of technology support; ability to write and
maintain program documents; ability to follow instructions and pay close attention to details;
effective oral and written communication skills; good interpersonal skills; excellent logical, analytical
and interpretive skills; ability to take action to ensure customer satisfaction; ability to analyze
techniques and develop solution to problems in a timely manner.
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:
General Experience:
Six (6) years experience in programming, systems analysis and design or systems engineering,
application development, operating systems and network design/configuration and management
including distributed and centralized desktop systems processing models or database management.
Substitution Allowed:
Associate Degree in Computer Programming may be substituted for two (2) years of the general
experience. Bachelor's degree in Computer Programming may be substituted for four (4) years of the general experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
Epic Cogito Fundamentals (COG170) certification
2 additional Epic certifications
Proficient knowledge of Slicer/Dicer and/or Cosmos Applications.
Experience in the following workflows- Beaker and Radiant
WHY UCONN HEALTH
UConn Health is a vibrant, integrated academic medical center that is entering an era of unprecedented growth in all three areas of its mission: academics, research, and clinical care. A commitment to human health and well-being has been of utmost importance to UConn Health since the founding of the University of Connecticut schools of Medicine and Dental Medicine in 1961. Based on a strong foundation of groundbreaking research, first-rate education, and quality clinical care, we have expanded our medical missions over the decades. In just over 50 years, UConn Health has evolved to encompass more research endeavors, to provide more ways to access our superior care.
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