C# .NET Developer

The mission of the Center for Health Information and Analysis (CHIA) is to enhance the transparency of the Massachusetts health care system and to provide objective, reliable information and meaningful analysis for those seeking to improve health care quality, affordability, access and outcomes. CHIA is the agency of record for Massachusetts health care information and acts as the principal repository for health care data collected by the Commonwealth and is responsible for maintaining such data in a secure payer and provider claims database, known as the Massachusetts All Payer Claims Database (MA APCD). By law enacted in 2012, CHIA was established as an independent agency of the Commonwealth. Prior to the passage of this law, many of the functions and responsibilities of CHIA were performed by the Division of Health Care Finance and Policy.

Reporting to the supervisor of Application Development, the C# .NET developer will be a critical resource on the CHIA team. The successful candidate will create technical design recommendations for developing and integrating programs per written functional specifications. He or she will test, modify, and implement application code, make standard modifications to existing software applications as well as new applications in accordance with detailed specifications. S/he will support the tech lead/architect on technical deliverables and create relevant documents throughout the SDLC. He or she will also support, maintain and implement enhancements to existing applications while considering the best places for refactoring the legacy code. He or she will proactively communicate and collaborate with external and internal customers to analyze information needs and functional requirements. Lastly the candidate will need to successfully engage in multiple initiatives simultaneously and work to ensure timely deliverables with high quality.

This position will remain open until filled; however, first consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days. The full time salary range for this C# .Net Application Developer is $80,000-$85,000 annually.

Specific duties include:

• Defines site objectives by analyzing user requirements; envisioning system features and functionality
• Designs and develops user interfaces to internet/intranet applications by setting expectations and features priorities throughout development life cycle; determining design methodologies and tool sets; completing programming using languages and software products; designing and conducting tests
• Creates multimedia applications by using authoring tools
• Supports users by developing documentation and assistance tools
• Recommends system solutions by comparing advantages and disadvantages of custom development and purchase alternatives
• Integrates applications by designing database architecture and server scripting; studying and establishing connectivity
• Responsible for helping to finalize technical requirements, work with Business line’s to secure approvals, Performing proper testing as part of SDLC, adhering to Change Management policies.

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least 3 years of hands-on Software Development experience
• 1+ years of experience in .NET development using C# or an equivalent language
• Experience using enterprise level web applications
• Object Oriented Programming (OOP) in analysis and design using common design patterns
• Knowledge of Relational Databases, MS SQL Server
• Experience with the development methodologies such as Agile Scrum

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CHIA is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

If you have Diversity, Affirmative Action or Equal Employment Opportunity questions or need a Reasonable Accommodation, please contact Diversity Officer / ADA Coordinator: Tonya Bourassa 617-701-8127.

In compliance with federal laws, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.