Programmer Analyst III

Johns Hopkins Medicine•Hanover, MD

7d•$37 - $65

About The Position

Programmer Analyst III – Payer Experience plays a key role in developing, testing, and maintaining complex software applications that support healthcare payer operations. This position focuses on healthcare data analysis, SQL database development, and system integrations. The ideal candidate brings strong technical expertise, experience with claims and payer data, and a solid understanding of HIPAA and value‑based care programs.

Requirements

3–5+ years of full‑time experience in programming and systems analysis.
Bachelor’s Degree
Senior‑level proficiency with Microsoft SQL Server (T‑SQL, SSIS, SSRS).
Strong programming skills in C#/.NET and familiarity with the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
Solid understanding of HIPAA regulations and healthcare data security standards.

Nice To Haves

Experience in health plan, public health, or insurance environments strongly preferred.
Experience with ETL development, API integrations, and data‑driven application design, preferred but not mandatory.
Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP) is preferred but not required.
Familiarity with CMMC or SSPs is a plus, though not mandatory.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, test, and debug complex software systems.
Develop/ support ETL processes to support claims and payer data workflows.
Build and maintain backend services, API integrations (REST/SOAP), and database‑driven applications.
Apply advanced Microsoft SQL Server skills (T‑SQL, SSIS, SSRS) for data modeling, ETL development, and performance tuning.
Optimize SQL queries and ensure data accuracy, integrity, and scalability.
Analyze, interpret, and process healthcare payer data, including claims, enrollment, and provider information.
Support Pay‑for‑Performance (P4P), value‑based care, and other payer incentive programs.
Conduct in‑depth analysis of existing systems to identify opportunities for improved efficiency, reliability, and security.
Recommend and implement enhancements to support evolving business needs.
Lead technical components of projects and collaborate with cross‑functional teams.
Provide guidance to junior analysts and conduct code reviews to ensure adherence to development standards and best practices.