Application Developer I/II/III

Santa Clara Family Health Plan • San Jose, CA

46d • $85,740 - $172,310 • Onsite

About The Position

This posting is for one position and will be filled as an Application Developer I, Application Developer II or Application Developer III depending on the candidate's qualifications and experience. The Application Developer I designs, develops, implements and supports small-scale, basic in-house and vendor applications and interfaces, including the accurate data exchange between SCFHP and trading partners in support of SCFHP objectives and regulatory compliance. The Application Developer II designs, develops, implements and supports small to medium scale, basic to moderate, in-house and vendor applications and interfaces, including the accurate data exchange between SCFHP and trading partners in support of SCFHP objectives and regulatory compliance. The Application Developer III designs, develops, implements and supports small to large scale, basic to complex in-house and vendor applications and interfaces, including the accurate data exchange between SCFHP and trading partners in support of SCFHP objectives and regulatory compliance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent training/experience. (R)
• Minimum two years’ experience in application development. (R) (for Application Developer II)
• Minimum four years’ experience in application development (R) (for Application Developer III)
• Training or hands-on experience with SQL programming, MS SQL database development, and T-SQL query generation. (R) (for Application Developer I)
• Minimum one year of experience with SQL programming, MS SQL database development, and T-T-SQL query generation. (R) (for Application Developer II)
• Minimum three years’ experience with SQL programming, MS SQL database development, and T-SQL query generation. (R) (for Application Developer III)
• Minimum one year of experience with MS SQL Business Intelligence tools (SSRS, SSIS, SSAS) or other enterprise business intelligence software.(R) (for Application Developer II)
• Minimum three years’ experience with MS SQL Business Intelligence tools (SSRS, SSIS, SSAS) or other enterprise business intelligence software. (R) (for Application Developer III)
• One year of experience with any of the following applicable languages/platforms: .NET, PERL, Java, SAS, VB, C++, or other modern programming language or related software. (R) (for Application Developer II)
• Three years’ experience with any of the following applicable languages/platforms: .NET, PERL, Java, SAS, VB, C++, or other modern programming language or related software. (R) (for Application Developer III)
• Minimum one year of experience with healthcare management information systems. (R) (for Application Developer II)
• Minimum three years’ experience with healthcare management information systems. (R) (for Application Developer III)
• Knowledge of database concepts and data processes in order to understand, develop, analyze and support various new projects and make recommendations for improvements to existing processes. (R)
• Ability to document code and processes. (R)
• Ability to create and follow technical specifications (R)
• Ability to analyze data. (R)
• Ability to create and restore database backups, performance monitoring and query tuning. (R) (for Application Developer III)
• Working knowledge of and the ability to efficiently operate all applicable computer software including a working knowledge of computer applications such as Outlook, Word and Excel. (R)
• Ability to use a keyboard with moderate speed and a high level of accuracy. (R)
• Excellent communication skills including the ability to express oneself clearly and concisely when providing service to SCFHP internal departments, providers and outside entities over the telephone, in person or in writing. (R)
• Ability to think and work effectively under pressure and accurately prioritize and complete tasks within established timeframes. (R)
• Ability to assume responsibility and exercise good judgment when making decisions within the scope of the position. (R)
• Ability to maintain confidentiality. (R)
• Ability to comply with SCFHP’s policies and procedures. (R)
• Ability to perform the job safely with respect to others, to property, and to individual safety. (R)

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience in application development. (D) (for Application Developer I)
• Applicable software development certifications. (D)
• Knowledge of MS SQL Business Intelligence tools (SSRS, SSIS, SSAS) or other enterprise business intelligence software. (D) (for Application Developer I)
• Knowledge of any of the following applicable languages/platforms:.NET, PERL, Java, SAS, VB, C++, or other modern programming language or related software. (R) (for Application Developer I)
• Knowledge of, or experience with, healthcare management information systems. (D) (for Application Developer I)
• Experience with the design and development of EDI solutions that meet HIPAA X12 standards. (D) (for Application Developer I)
• Experience with the design and development of EDI solutions that meet HIPAA X12 standards. (D) (for Application Developer II/III)
• Knowledge of BizTalk, Sharepoint, ActiveBatch and other core integration tools and services (D)

Responsibilities

• Maintain existing and develop new applications to support organizational business needs.
• Utilize data analysis techniques and queries to support internal business functions through the generation of reports. For the Application Developer III this also includes the development and maintenance of data warehouse.
• Review existing basic processes (Application Developer I) or basic to moderate process (Application Developer II) or basic to complex processes (Application Developer III), and recommend new or improved solutions that increase efficiency and accuracy and implement those solutions.
• Assess and troubleshoot small (Application Developer I) or small to medium scale (Application Developer II) or small to large scale (Application Developer III) production issues related to performance, data errors, and process failures by reviewing error logs, source code, and applicable data to identify, recommend and implement solutions.
• Collaborate with business analysts, other developers and business users through the project life cycle to gather and understand requirements, determine best solutions, test solutions and demonstrate functionality end users.
• Actively participate in design reviews and provide input to other developers to ensure quality solutions are developed, working with the Application Developer Lead and Manager as needed.
• Responsible for following the SCFHP Project Life Cycle, Software Development Coding Standards, and Change Control Management policies and procedures.
• Create technical requirements based on review and analysis of requirement specifications supplied by Business Systems Analysts and/or business users.
• Perform other related duties as required or assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level