Job description

At Houston Methodist, the Senior (Sr.) Application Developer position is responsible for planning, analyzing, designing, implementing, testing, and maintaining mobile, standalone, or Internet/Intranet applications offered by the department, as directed by management. This position is responsible for the implementation of security and the performance monitoring of applications. The Sr Application Developer position reviews and redesigns existing applications as needed, implements new applications with database and inter-system connectivity and assists in the technical management of applications and servers, including software installation, configuration, testing, and file management. This position works in conjunction with other team members in the development of software with emphasis on programming, testing, and implementation of applications across varied layers and platforms. The Sr Application Developer position acts as or assists the Technical Lead in developing the architecture, design, and implementation of software applications. We embrace the whole person including emotional, ethical, physical, and spiritual needs. Delivers personalized service using HM Service Standards Provides for exceptional patient/customer experiences by following our Standards of Practice of always using Positive Language (AIDET, Managing Up, Key Words) Intentionally collaborates with other healthcare professionals involved in patients/customers or employees' experiential journeys to ensure strong communication, ease of access to information, and a seamless experience. Involves patients (customers) in shift/handoff reports by enabling their participation in their plan of care as applicable to the given job Displays cultural humility, diversity, equity and inclusion principles Collaborates with team members within the assigned project, and/or department effort. Develops relationships and engage in regular communications within the department, IT and the organization at large. Mentors and guides team members in achieving standards set by management to achieve high quality of software produced. Leads discovery and analysis phase of projects and efforts. Leads requirements elicitation workshops to document business case/scope/plan/business/function requirements including specifications for package solutions and/or software development. QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Develops and designs applications that utilize set standards to ensure the highest quality. Ensure written software is tested and meets the expectations of the stakeholder per previously discussed and accepted requirements. Executes daily, iteration and project-level tasks on time and within committed timeframes. Leads the design and development of assigned projects. Leads small and mid-sized projects. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, MIS or similar WORK EXPERIENCE Seven years developing or supporting software applications MCSD - Microsoft Certified Solutions Dev (Microsoft) -- or other pertinent certification preferred AND KSA/ Supplemental Data Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles Web Skills as appropriate to assigned department: HTML & CSS, ASP.NET MVC, JQuery, Web Services, REST preferred, Bootstrap preferred, Database systems such as SQL Server and Oracle Ability to effectively participate in multiple, competing, high-priority projects with varying deadline and organize workload for effective implementation of multiple concurrent projects Ability to gather and interpret relevant data and information Experience with Agile methodologies Experience with Source Code Management, with Team Foundation Server or Git preferred Xamarin, Native Android or IOS mobile development experience preferred .Net / Web API experience preferred TRAVEL****Travel specifications may vary by department** May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area Yes Houston Methodist (HM) is one of the nations leading health systems and academic medical centers. Houston Methodist Hospital, its flagship academic hospital in the heart of the Texas Medical Center, and seven community hospitals throughout the greater Houston metropolitan area. HM also includes an academic institute, a comprehensive residency program, a global business division, numerous physician practices and several free-standing emergency rooms and outpatient facilities. Houston Methodist is supported by a wide variety of business functions that operate at the system level to help enable clinical departments to provide the best patient care and service in a spiritual environment. In 2019 Houston Methodist and its physicians treat more than 6,333 international patients from more than 76 countries. Houston Methodist Global Health Care Services consulting and education divisions also provide advisory services and training and development to health care organizations around the world. #J-18808-Ljbffr The Methodist Hospital

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