Senior Software Engineer (Java)

Avalon’s Software Engineers must support Avalon projects through the use of software development tools under limited supervision using prescribed methodologies. You will analyze, design, develop, document, and support various custom applications, portals, data exchanges, services, and integration with other applications and systems to support the evolving needs of the company. Software Engineers must work collaboratively with other technical and business resources, and they must use professional judgment in asking for assistance, discussing ideas, and seeking necessary approvals. Software Engineers will follow the defined Avalon change management process in the creation of their work products.

Preference will be given to local candidates as no relocation assistance is available for this position. Additionally, Avalon is unable to provide sponsorship at this time.

About Avalon Healthcare Solutions :

Avalon Healthcare Solutions, headquartered in Tampa, Fla., is a clinical services and information technology company using evidence-based medicine to develop and deploy medical policies and protocols in the high-volume, dynamic and complex diagnostic lab environment. The company manages the appropriate use of thousands of existing lab tests and researches new tests to determine efficacy and impact on patient care.

Studies show that 30% of clinical laboratory testing is unnecessary or overused. Inappropriate testing or missing a key screening can lead to complications and expense arising from unwarranted care, or not obtaining proper care when needed, leading to increased health risks and costs. Avalon helps ensure delivery of the right test, at the right time, and in the right setting. We seek to ensure the most effective patient treatment, improve clinical outcomes, and optimize cost and affordability.

Avalon is a portfolio company of Francisco Partners, a global private equity firm that specializes in investments in technology and technology-enabled service companies. Since its launch 15 years ago, FP has raised approximately $10 billion and invested in more than 150 companies.

Avalon is a high growth company where every associate has an opportunity to make a difference. You will be part of a team that shapes a new market and business. You’ll enjoy seeing the results of your work as we rapidly implement our plan. Most importantly, you will help Avalon to achieve its mission and improve clinical outcomes and health care affordability for the people we serve.

For more about Avalon, please visit our web site at http://www.avalonhcs.com.

Responsibilities:
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Create a detail design document through the assessment of business requirements. Can work in a team to assess alternatives to different designs and choose best solution to fit business needs.

Demonstrates an ability to read, interpret, create and maintain complex Conceptual, Logical, and Physical models to include context diagrams, data flow diagrams, process flow diagrams, data dictionaries and logical flow charts, under limited supervision.

Able to develop unit test plans which include regression testing and the packaging of tests into consecutive steps based on logical dependencies to ensure quality delivery. Assists in the development of functional test plans used to verify that a specific system functions according to actual requirements and established guidelines.

Able to perform moderate to complex application administration & support. Ability to triage and resolve application and integration issues. Document and track product defects. Demonstrates the ability to develop and implement solutions for the causes identified.

Develops complex, modular and reusable application code which utilizes SQL data sources. Able to performance tune applications. Develops multiple, modular objects and the messaging interface between objects to create a complex software package. Reuses objects and can create object inventories.

Adheres to and contributes to definition of good database design practices. Conceptual understanding of referential integrity, locking and transaction processing. Understands impact of data modeling decisions on system performance and resource usage. Able to develop complex queries and update tables.

Software Developer will contribute to and follow the defined Avalon Agile SDLC / Change Management process for developing, testing, maintaining and deploying code. Contributes to and follows established coding standards. Able to perform code reviews and assess the work of other team members to ensure quality delivery and compliance with procedures.

Has an understanding of the strategic alignment of IT solutions with business objectives. Demonstrates a working knowledge of specific components of health plan operations and associated technical dependencies.

Responsible for the delivery and support of software system solutions that support the operations of the company on a 24x7x365 basis.

Qualifications:
Qualifications include:

Bachelor’s degree in Management Information Systems, Computer Science or a related discipline; or the equivalent years of relevant business and technical experience; Advanced degree desired.

A minimum of 5 years of experience in application software development, maintenance, implementation and support.

Experience developing applications using Open Source technologies (Java 7+, Javascript, JBoss Suite, Apache, Drools/rules engines, Red Hat Linux, SoapUI, Perl, PHP, JSP).