Associate Degree Software Developer Jobs in Independence, MO

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At Netsmart, improving care deliveryisn'tjust our aspiration,it'sour passion!

For more than 50 years,we'vebeen a healthcare software company developing technology and providing services in the behavioral health, human services, andPost-Acutemarkets. We collaborate with organizations and partner with our clients across the care spectrum toanticipatechallenges,identifyobstacles and recognize new opportunities as healthcare evolves. We continuously strive to advance our Netsmart technologies and offerings beyond the EHR by embracingnew technologytrends that empower healthcare professionals to provide the best possible care.

Launch Your Career with Purpose

As an Early Career Associate, you'll grow, contribute, and make an impact from day one. This is your chance to build a strong foundation in healthcare technology while developing the skills that matter most.

What You'll Gain:

• Problem Solving - Dive into real client challenges and sharpen your critical thinking.

• Analytics - Turn data into insights that drive smarter solutions.

• Time Management - Master the art of prioritizing and meeting deadlines.

• Communication - Build confidence in client and team conversations.

• EMR Experience - Get hands-on with healthcare platforms that power care delivery.

• Relationships - Start building trust and rapport with clients and colleagues.

• Emotional Intelligence - Lead with empathy and professionalism.

• Adaptability - Thrive in a fast-moving, ever-changing environment.

• Initiative - Take charge of your growth and contribute meaningfully.

• Collaboration - Work across teams to solve problems and deliver results.

• Data Awareness - Spot trends and inform decisions with healthcare data.

• Growth Mindset - Stay curious, keep learning, and never stop improving.

Software Engineer Overview:

Software Engineers at Netsmart design, develop, test, and support software solutions that improve healthcare delivery. They contribute throughout the software development lifecycle, collaborating with cross-functional teams to translate business needs into technical solutions, troubleshoot issues, participate in code reviews, and continuously build knowledge of clinical and financial workflows to deliver high-quality products.

Responsibilities

• Participate fully in software development life cycle including requirement analysis, planning, software design, development, testing and deployment.

• Design, build and produce software solutions with support and guidance

• Build knowledge base of relevant clinical and financial workflows and leverage in day-to-day work.

• Run software tests, review results and perform root cause analyses to identify problems.

• Participate and provide input in project code reviews.

• Identify, implement and support technical solutions to deliver business requirements

• Seek out new tools to analyze and solve problems.

• This position may require availability outside of standard business hours as part of a rotational on-call schedule

Qualifications

Required

• Ability to work onsite in Overland Park, Kansas

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience

• Knowledge of relevant programming languages including lexical, concrete and abstract syntax.

• Knowledge of relational databases, data modeling and SQL scripting

• Knowledge of cloud-based SaaS architectures

• The aptitude to independently learn new technologies

• The ability to complete assigned work on time or ahead of schedule with exceptional quality

Preferred

• Technical internship with a software company or healthcare organization

This position is not available for visa sponsorship.

This position is not eligible for relocation assistance.

Netsmart is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer, providing equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all associates. All employment decisions at Netsmart, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, promotion and transfer, are based on performance, qualifications, abilities, education and experience. Netsmart does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, past or present military service, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

Netsmart desires to provide a healthy and safe workplace and, as a government contractor, Netsmart is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal law. Pursuant to Netsmart policy, all post-offer candidates are required to successfully complete a pre-employment background check, including a drug screen, which is provided at Netsmart's sole expense. In the event a candidate tests positive for a controlled substance, Netsmart will rescind the offer of employment unless the individual can provide proof of valid prescription to Netsmart's third party screening provider.

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