The posting
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Healthcare Senior Professional Application Developer based in the United States.
As a Healthcare Senior Professional Application Developer, you will design, develop, and maintain reliable software solutions that support healthcare technology systems and help improve services for vulnerable populations. You will contribute throughout the software development lifecycle, from requirements analysis and technical design to testing, deployment, and ongoing support. Working with business stakeholders, architects, developers, and technical teams, you will deliver application enhancements that align with operational needs and technical standards. Your expertise in C, Unix, Linux, and relational databases will help maintain critical applications, resolve complex issues, and improve system performance. You will also contribute to integration initiatives, development process improvements, and modern engineering practices. This fully remote opportunity offers professional growth, continuous learning, and the chance to apply your technical skills to meaningful healthcare challenges.
Accountabilities
- Application development and maintenance: Design, develop, maintain, and support high-quality software applications that meet business requirements, technical specifications, and performance standards.
- Software development lifecycle: Participate in all SDLC phases, including requirements analysis, design, coding, testing, implementation, deployment, and ongoing application support.
- Legacy application support: Maintain and enhance existing C- and Unix-based applications, ensuring system reliability, stability, and operational efficiency.
- Technical design and architecture: Contribute to application architecture, technical design decisions, functional specifications, and implementation plans in collaboration with architects and development teams.
- Database development and management: Work with relational databases to query, organize, and manage data structures, supporting application functionality and data integrity.
- System integration and scripting: Develop and support integration solutions and scripts that connect applications, automate processes, and improve operational workflows.
- Testing and quality assurance: Develop and maintain test plans, conduct application testing, document results, and support the resolution of defects before deployment.
- Change and release management: Execute change control activities and prepare technical documentation, deployment artifacts, and implementation materials to support successful system updates and enhancements.
- Troubleshooting and root cause analysis: Investigate technical and functional issues, identify underlying causes, implement corrective actions, and help prevent recurring problems.
- Cross-functional collaboration: Partner with business analysts, developers, testers, architects, and stakeholders to clarify requirements and deliver solutions that meet business and technical objectives.
- Continuous improvement: Identify opportunities to improve application quality, development processes, system performance, and operational efficiency.
- Technical evaluation: Assess development tools, technologies, and potential solutions, providing recommendations that support project objectives and organizational needs.
- Technical documentation: Create and maintain clear documentation covering application functionality, technical designs, system integration, testing, and deployment.
- Professional development: Stay informed about evolving technologies, software engineering practices, cloud platforms, and development methodologies to continuously strengthen technical capabilities.
- Professional experience: At least 4 years of experience in programming, application development, and batch programming using C, Unix, and Linux.
- Programming expertise: Strong hands-on knowledge of C programming, Unix/Linux environments, and batch processing applications.
- Database proficiency: Experience with SQL, Oracle, SQL Server, and relational database concepts, including data querying, data structures, and database-driven application development.
- Software development practices: Experience with system integration, scripting, application development, and software development lifecycle methodologies, including Agile and Waterfall.
- Application support: Ability to maintain existing systems, troubleshoot technical issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement effective solutions.
- Technical design and documentation: Ability to translate business requirements into technical specifications, application designs, test plans, and implementation documentation.
- Healthcare technology experience: Experience with Medicaid information technology systems, healthcare applications, or regulated healthcare environments is preferred.
- Cloud and DevOps knowledge: Familiarity with cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services (AWS), as well as DevOps practices and continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD), is desirable.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills: Strong critical thinking, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis capabilities, with the ability to resolve complex technical and functional challenges.
- Communication and stakeholder management: Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to collaborate with technical teams and explain technical issues to business stakeholders.
- Project coordination: Effective organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and contribute to successful delivery.
- Adaptability: Willingness to learn new tools and technologies, adopt established development practices, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
- Work arrangement: Ability to work remotely from anywhere within the United States and maintain a flexible schedule to accommodate business needs.
- Interview and orientation requirements: Willingness to use a video camera during all interviews and throughout the initial week of orientation.
- Annual salary: $72,800–$104,000, depending on geographic location, internal equity, relevant knowledge, skills, experience, and other job-related factors.
- Remote work: Fully remote position with the flexibility to work from anywhere within the United States.
- Retirement savings: 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions.
- Healthcare coverage: Comprehensive health benefits.
- Paid time off: Flexible vacation policy for eligible full-time salaried employees.
- Educational assistance: Support for continued education and professional development.
- Career development: Access to leadership and technical development academies designed to strengthen skills and support career progression.
- Technical growth: Opportunities to expand expertise in application development, healthcare technology, cloud platforms, and modern software engineering practices.
- Travel: Limited travel may be required, estimated at 0–10%.
- Flexible scheduling: Willingness to accommodate business requirements and occasional travel-related scheduling needs.
How Jobgether works:
We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.
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