IT - Sr. Healthcare Information Data Scientist/Sr. Application Developer Programmer

Summary From a staff position, and under very limited supervision, functions as a senior member of the IS Web Development team. Demonstrates expert analytical skills and extensive internet/intranet architectural knowledge, with expertise in one or more web application development environments, such as Microsoft SharePoint, NET or Java. Independently designs, develops, enhances, and tests complete web application solutions for complex business requirements using Visual Basic, C# and various other tools in support of enterprise-web applications. Serves as liaison to vendor suppliers of application software, services and consulting. Coordinates complex projects. Takes initiative and exercises independent judgment to resolve urgent problems. Acts with broad authority when necessary to resolve emergencies. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.

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Credential/Licensure

REQUIRED:
Master’s Degree (MBA or MS) in Business, Computer Science or a related fieldORBachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science or related field
Must have at least four (4) years of Information Technology web development or other similar experience, general business or clinical knowledgeORMust have six (6) years of applicable IT web development or other similar experience, applicable business or clinical knowledge
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PREFERRED:
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SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED:
Eight years of applicable IT web development or other similar experience, applicable business or clinical knowledge in lieu of education requirements.
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Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Ability to understand technical manuals, software specifications, hardware principals of operations, and systems software operations.
• Ability to relate to other members of the organization.
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
• Extensive knowledge of SharePoint, SQL or Oracle database design.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Identifies and plans for current and future web application requirements. Analyzes complex internet/intranet technical problems. Proposes state of the art web application and other cost-effective business and technical solutions.
• Designs, develops, configures, tests and documents complex standard and custom batch and dialog application software (or directs these activities when necessary), that integrates, extends or enhances internet/intranet functionality.
• Pro-actively reviews, recommends and implements web security and authorization procedures and techniques, other data security, integrity, backup and recovery procedures for the protection of business systems.
• Stays current on all emerging web technology and other information technology relevant to assigned systems. Maintains expert information technology status on the business areas supported.
• Responds on a 7/24 on-call basis to application and Customer problems; ensures that any problem within his/her ability to correct is addressed in a timely and professional manner.

Physical Requirements

• Subject to call back at all times. Must provide own transportation. Ability to travel to any area of the organization, both local and remote as needed.
• Subject to standard office working conditions with intermittent exposure to noisy computer equipment.
• Required to sit for extended periods.
• Ability to understand complex verbal and written communications, and respond verbally or in writing as appropriate. Typical mediums of communication include face-to-face dialog, telephone, memos, and electronic mail.
• Ability to interpret equipment status indicators to determine appropriate operating condition. Indicators may include visual and/or auditory techniques or cues.
• Ability to read and understand on-line help, technical manuals and other documentation to determine correct action, safety precautions, and other conditions of proper hardware and software operation.
• Ability to work varying hours due to the accessibility of individuals or equipment involved in different projects, the need to minimize enterprise downtime or user interruption, or to recover from hardware or software failures.
• Will occasionally experience stressful working conditions due to tight project schedules and hardware or software problems.
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move equipment up to 25 pounds without assistance. Must occasionally lift and/or move equipment up to 40 pounds with assistance.
• Ability to occasionally crouch, kneel, bend and/or crawl to access, inspect, connect, position or perform other operations on equipment. Some locations, such as user or equipment locations, may present very close quarters.
• Ability to occasionally use small hand tools and be able to manipulate small equipment components such as screws, nuts, or other fastening devices as usually found on computer equipment.
• Subject to regular periods of repetitive hand motion in the operation of computer terminals and other equipment.