Healthcare Senior Professional Application Developer

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. Requirements 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. Benefits 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.