Software Engineer IV

Company: MedImpact Healthcare Systems, Inc.
Location: San Diego
Posted on: September 25, 2024

Job Description:

Exemption Status:United States of America (Exempt) $106,714 - $149,400 - $192,086"Pay scale information is not necessarily reflective of actual compensation that may be earned, nor a promise of any specific pay for any selected candidate or employee, which is always dependent on actual experience, education, qualifications, and other factors. A full review of our comprehensive pay and benefits will be discussed at the offer stage with the selected candidate."This position is not eligible for Sponsorship.MedImpact Healthcare Systems, Inc. is looking for extraordinary people to join our team!Why join MedImpact? Because our success is dependent on you; innovative professionals with top notch skills who thrive on opportunity, high performance, and teamwork. We look for individuals who want to work on a team that cares about making a difference in the value of healthcare.At MedImpact, we deliver leading edge pharmaceutical and technology related solutions that dramatically improve the value of health care. We provide superior outcomes to those we serve through innovative products, systems, and services that provide transparency and promote choice in decision making. Our vision is to set the standard in providing solutions that optimize satisfaction, service, cost, and quality in the healthcare industry.Job DescriptionEssential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Develops software at all layers by programming, designing and testing code to meet requirements.
• Gains a thorough understanding of functional requirements for new software requests.
• Works with Business Systems Analysts to understand and clarify software requirements and translate into working software.
• Practices good software engineering techniques and standards to reduce coding errors and ensures robustness and efficiency of work products.
• Partners with software teams in the development of the software engineering processes.
• Works to identify and resolves technical or product problems.
• Participates in software project meetings and provides status reports.
• Translates technical designs into working software.
• Maintains existing applications by enhancing software and troubleshooting issues.
• Collaborates with team members and partners with others as needed to ensure successful completion of assigned software development tasks.
• Participates in code reviews and incorporates recommendations.
• Applies Object Oriented Design principles and design patterns in creating System level solution designs.
• Creates and maintains software design specifications document.
• Assumes full responsibility for assigned tasks and end-to-end accountability for end-product delivery.
• Makes recommendations to IT management for the adoption of (1) new technology (2) industry's best practices, and (3) streamlining processes.
• Communicates and presents designs in group settings to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Partners with team members and technical project lead to ensure component design fits in with the overall solution.
• Adopts new techniques and technologies.
• Initiates attendance at job related training to keep skills current. Maintains current understanding of the industry's best practices.
• Assists with mentoring and training of less experienced IT staff members.Supervisory ResponsibilitiesNo supervisory responsibilities.Client ResponsibilitiesThis is an internal (and external to IT) client facing position that requires excellent customer service skills and interpersonal communication skills (listening/verbal/written). One must be able to; manage difficult or emotional client situations; respond promptly to client needs; solicit client feedback to improve service; respond to requests for service and assistance from clients; meet commitments to clients.QualificationsTo 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Education and/or ExperienceBachelor's degree (or equivalent combination of education and experience) and 8 years' related experience in the essential job functions listed. Prior PBM or healthcare experience is helpful but not required.Computer Skills
  • Excellent working knowledge of a variety of currently used programming languages such as JAVA, SQL and PL/SQL
  • ORACLE RDBMS
  • UNIX and/or Windows environments
  • Scripting such as Shell, Perl
  • Object Oriented Analysis and Design (OOAD)
  • Service Oriented Architecture (SOA)
  • Distributed Software Architecture
  • Web Application Architecture
  • Tools such as JPA with Hibernate, Spring, XML
  • Agile and Waterfall methodologies; requirements gathering and creating flow diagrams
  • Expert level experience with JAVA design and development, design patterns, complete application development lifecycle
  • Strong proficiency in database interfacing and relational database management systems (RDBMS such as Oracle or similar).
  • Expert knowledge of Object Oriented and procedural languages.
  • Solid UNIX command level experience. Shell scripting and build automation knowledge.Certificates, Licenses, RegistrationsNone requiredOther Skills and Abilities
    • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively on project teams and/or matrix-managed teams.
    • Ability to appropriately schedule and prioritize multiple projects to ensure timely and effective delivery of IT solutions.
    • Excellent written and verbal communications skills with emphasis on translating technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
    • Results oriented and ability to juggle multiple concurrent projects with changing priorities and deadlines.
    • Familiarity with PBM business model (plans, programs, and practices) as well as pharmaceutical practices (nomenclature, medications) helpful.Language SkillsAbility to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.Mathematical SkillsAbility to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.Reasoning AbilityAbility to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.CompetenciesTo perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
      • Innovation - Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work; Develops innovative approaches and ideas; Presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention.
      • Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
      • Verbal Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
      • Project Management - Develops
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