Full Stack Java Developer

The Software Engineer IV works within the Application Development & Support team to provide software programming for new software, production support and maintenance for existing software, as well as ad-hoc support of key departmental business areas, databases, applications, and tools which drive business functions. As member of the Formulary Services, this position focuses on supporting the organization’s formulary business applications. The Software Engineer IV receives general instructions on new projects and works autonomously to complete deliverables.

Essential 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 and documents 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

Education and/or Experience

For consideration, candidates will need a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) and six (6) to ten (10) plus years’ job related experience in the essential job functions listed. Prior PBM or healthcare experience is helpful but not required.

Computer Skills Advanced proficiency and demonstrable skills required in the following areas:

• Expert level experience with PL/SQL
• Develop and maintain complex Oracle PL/SQL stored procedures and functions
• Strong proficiency in database interfacing and relational database management systems (RDBMS such as Oracle or similar)
• ORACLE (10g, 11g, 12c)
• Expert level experience with design and development, design patterns, complete application development lifecycle, and at least one scripting language
• Multiple currently used programming languages (Oracle, SQL, PL/SQL, PERL, JAVA, JavaScript, Web Services (SOAP, REST), IBM Business Process Management (BPM), Informatica
• Thorough knowledge of software methodologies, distributed networking, databases, communications, and multiprocessing applications
• UNIX/Linux and Windows environments
• Scripting, Shell Scripting
• Object Oriented Analysis and Design (OOAD), Service Oriented Architecture (SOA), Distributed Software Architecture, Web Application Architecture, Database administration
• Tools such as: J2EE Technologies, Struts, JSF, Hibernate, Spring, XML, JSON, Eclipse, IntelliJ, Maven, ANT, Web Services (SOAP REST)); Tomcat, FileNet, JPA with Hibernate, WinRunner; J2EE, JSP/SERVLET, Jira, GIT, Jenkins, Toad,SQL Developer
• Agile and Waterfall methodologies; requirements gathering; flow diagrams
• Advanced hands on experience in software development lifecycles, software design, unit and functional testing, implementation, and software support/maintenance
• Object Oriented and procedural languages; UNIX command level programming; Shell Scripting and build automation knowledge
• MS Office and Outlook

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Oracle Certification Associate/Professional; Sun Certified Java Developer; IBM Certified Business Process Manager Developer preferred, but not required.

Other 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
• Good 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) and/or Formulary and Centers for Medicare/Medicaid Services a plus
• Analytical and troubleshooting skills
• Gathering and documenting business requirements and technical/design specifications

This position is eligible for Employee Referral Bonus at Level II

EOE, M/F/D/V

OSHA/ADA:

To perform this job successfully, the successful candidate must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed 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.

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.