Health Care Application Developer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary Range: $87,798 - $131,697
The expected pay range is based on many factors, such as experience, education, and the market. The range is subject to change.

This posting is for one position and will be filled as an Application Developer I, Application Developer II or Application Developer III depending on the candidate's qualifications and experience.

FLSA Status:Exempt

Department:Information Technology

Reports To:Manager, Application Development

Location:San Jose, CA

Salary:

Application Developer I -$87,798 - 131,697

Application Developer II- 100,968- 151,451

Application Developer III- $113,836 - 176,446

Employee Unit:Employees in this classification are represented by Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local No. 521.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

Application Developer I- Designs, develops, implements and supportssmall-scale, basic in-house and vendor applications and interfaces, including the accurate data exchange between SCFHP and trading partners in support of SCFHP objectives and regulatory compliance.

Application Developer II- Designs, develops, implements and supports small tomedium scale,basic tomoderate,in-house and vendor applications and interfaces, including the accurate data exchange between SCFHP and trading partners in support of SCFHP objectives and regulatory compliance.

Application Developer III- Designs, develops, implements and supports small tolarge scale,basic tocomplexin-house and vendor applications and interfaces, including the accurate data exchange between SCFHP and trading partners in support of SCFHP objectives and regulatory compliance.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty listed below satisfactorily.

1. Maintain existing and develop new applications to support organizational business needs.
2. Utilize data analysis techniques and queries to support internal business functions through the generation of reports. For the Application Developer III this also includes the development and maintenance of data warehouse.
3. Review existing basic processes (Application Developer I) or basic to moderate process (Application Developer II) or basic to complex processes (Application Developer III), and recommend new or improved solutions that increase efficiency and accuracy and implement those solutions.
4. Assess and troubleshoot small (Application Developer I) or small to medium scale(Application Developer II)or small to large scale(Application Developer III)production issues related to performance, data errors, and process failures by reviewing error logs, source code, and applicable data to identify, recommend and implement solutions.
5. Collaborate with business analysts, other developers and business users through the project life cycle to gather and understand requirements, determine best solutions, test solutions and demonstrate functionality end users.
6. Actively participate in design reviews and provide input to other developers to ensure quality solutions are developed, working with the Application Developer Lead and Manager as needed.
7. Responsible for following the SCFHP Project Life Cycle, Software Development Coding Standards, and Change Control Management policies and procedures.
8. Create technical requirements based on review and analysis of requirement specifications supplied by Business Systems Analysts and/or business users.
9. Perform other related duties as required or assigned.

REQUIREMENTS - Required (R) Desired (D)
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required or desired.

1. Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent training/experience. (R)

2. Application Developer I- One year of experience in application development. (D)
   Application Developer II- Minimum two years' experience in application development (R)

3. Application Developer III- Minimum four years' experience in application development (R)

4. Applicable software development certifications. (D)

5. Application Developer I- Training or hands-on experience with SQL programming, MS SQL database development, and T-SQL query generation. (R)
   Application Developer II-Minimum one year of experience with SQL programming, MS SQL database development, and T-SQL query generation. (R)

6. Application Developer III- Minimum three years' experience with SQL programming, MS SQL database development, and T-SQL query generation. (R)

7. Application Developer I- Knowledge of MS SQL Business Intelligence tools (SSRS, SSIS, SSAS) or other enterprise business intelligence software. (D)
   Application Developer II- Minimum one year of experience with MS SQL Business Intelligence tools (SSRS, SSIS, SSAS) or other enterprise business intelligence software.(R)Application Developer III- Minimum three years' experience with MS SQL Business Intelligence tools (SSRS, SSIS, SSAS) or other enterprise business intelligence software. (R)

8. Application Developer I- Knowledge of any of the following applicable languages/platforms:.NET, PERL, Java, SAS, VB, C++, or other modern programming language or related software. (R)
   Application Developer II- One year of experience with any of the following applicable languages/platforms: .NET, PERL, Java, SAS, VB, C++, or other modern programming language or related software. (R)

9. Application Developer III- Three years' experience with any of the following applicable languages/platforms: .NET, PERL, Java, SAS, VB, C++, or other modern programming language or related software. (R)

10. Application Developer I- Knowledge of, or experience with, healthcare management information systems. (D)
    Application Developer II- Minimum one year of experience with healthcare management information systems. (R)

11. Application Developer III- Minimum three years' experience with healthcare management information systems. (R)

12. Application Developer I -Experience with the design and development of EDI solutions that meet HIPAA X12 standards. (D)
    Application Developer II/III- Experience with the design and development of EDI solutions that meet HIPAA X12 standards. (D)

13. Knowledge of database concepts and data processes in order to understand, develop, analyze and support various new projects and make recommendations for improvements to existing processes. (R)

14. Ability to document code and processes. (R)

15. Ability to create and follow technical specifications (R)

16. Ability to analyze data. (R)

17. Application Developer III- Ability to create and restore database backups, performance monitoring and query tuning. (R)

18. Knowledge of BizTalk, Sharepoint, ActiveBatch and other core integration tools and services (D)

19. Working knowledge of and the ability to efficiently operate all applicable computer software including a working knowledge of computer applications such as Outlook, Word and Excel. (R)

20. Ability to use a keyboard with moderate speed and a high level of accuracy. (R)

21. Excellent communication skills including the ability to express oneself clearly and concisely when providing service to SCFHP internal departments, providers and outside entities over the telephone, in person or in writing. (R)

22. Ability to think and work effectively under pressure and accurately prioritize and complete tasks within established timeframes. (R)

23. Ability to assume responsibility and exercise good judgment when making decisions within the scope of the position. (R)

24. Ability to maintain confidentiality. (R)

25. Ability to comply with SCFHP's policies and procedures. (R)

26. Ability to perform the job safely with respect to others, to property, and to individual safety. (R)

WORKING CONDITIONS
Generally, duties are primarily performed in an office environment while sitting or standing at a desk. Incumbents are subject to frequent contact with and interruptions by co-workers, supervisors, and plan members or providers in person, by telephone, and by work-related electronic communications.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Incumbents must be able to perform the essential functions of this job, with or without reasonable accommodation:

1. Mobility Requirements: regular bending at the waist, and reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally, to retrieve and store files and supplies and sit or stand for extended periods of time;

2. Lifting Requirements: regularly lift and carry files, notebooks, and office supplies that may weigh up to 5 pounds;

3. Visual Requirements:ability to read information in printed materials and on a computer screen; perform close-up work; clarity of vision is required at 20 inches or less;

4. Dexterity Requirements:regular use of hands, wrists, and finger movements; ability to perform repetitive motion (keyboard); writing (note-taking); ability to operate a computer keyboard and other office equipment;

5. Hearing/Talking Requirements:ability to hear normal speech, hear and talk to exchange information in person and on telephone;

6. Emotional/Psychological Requirements: ability to think and work effectively under pressure; ability to effectively serve customers; decision making, maintain a concentrated level of attention to information communicated in person and by telephone throughout a typical workday; attention to detail.

EOE