Senior IS Application Developer, ServiceNow

Ochsner Health•New Orleans, LA

About The Position

We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways. At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today! This job designs, connects, schedules and deploys business solutions, including workflows, reports, and dashboards in accordance with best standards and practices. Analyzes and validates data, gathering requirements for business solutions, collaborating with business and technology departments to better understand system data, and providing support around the data and how its integrated. Monitors production systems for issues and resolves issues or elevates them for resolution when necessary. Acts as the technical lead for development initiatives, including communication and coordination with the impacted business areas. Serves as a mentor to junior programmers and takes the lead in bringing technical innovation to IS programming efforts. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company’s discretion.

Requirements

Education Required - Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field.
Work Experience Required - 5 years of programming experience.
Strong knowledge of writing efficient SQL and .NET application code (VB.NET or C#), HTML, and JavaScript.
Expertise in application infrastructure design, object-oriented principles, and general database design.
Excellent knowledge of gathering specifications, computer application design, and performing analysis of data, computer and work-flow processes.
Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals.
Strong time management skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

Preferred - 8 years of programming experience.

Responsibilities

Maintains existing computer programs and troubleshoots user problems.
Writes complex new computer programs according to prepared specifications and departmental code standards.
Performs first-level testing of programs maintained or written, documenting the new or changed code for team standards.
Performs analysis of users' business needs and produces technical specifications suitable for assigning other programmers to an efficient, computerized solution.
Acts as lead programmer on large scale projects, reviewing and mentoring junior programmers, leading code reviews, assisting in setting the technical direction of the department.
Completes any requested status reports, keeping team leaders informed at all times of project progress and/or delays.
Keeps abreast of current and emerging technology in software as it applies to their work duties.
Performs other related duties as required.
Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.
This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.