Description:
This job is available in Downers Grove, IL or St. Louis, MO
General summary
Work with a team of highly skilled developers and architects to develop powerful and engaging online and mobile applications for the healthcare industry. This position is responsible for Java development and maintenance programming and associated tasks for developing online applications. Analyzes business processes in order to define application functional requirements and technical specifications. Participates in software/hardware releases and installation tasks and supports implementation planning and other operational preparations.
This senior member of the team serves as an expert technical and industry resource to management, clients and development staff in new uses of information technology and in all phases of major system and subsystem development. Provides consultation on internal and industry IT technical and business process capabilities, including leadership in the identification and recommendation of new IT opportunities. Formulates, contributes to, and directs task identification, work effort estimates, and work schedules for research, prototype, and proof-of-concept IT activities. Provides guidance to staff on complex assignments.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Participates in and may direct the analysis and definition of efficient, costeffective application solutions which support client business processes andfunctional requirements.
- Leads software coding, testing, debugging, documentation, and installation tasks for on-line and batch processes in accordance with industry best practices and specific internal procedures and standards.
- Analyzes business processes in order to define application functionalrequirements and technical specifications.
- Evaluates application architecture and design, development and maintenance programming deliverables, technology tools, and associated technology process for application systems, including integrated software and hardware application configurations.
- Participates in and may direct problem definition and problem resolution activities.
- Coordinates with internal departments to provide associated deliverables required for projects.
- Conducts client interviews to perform analysis of client business processes and functional requirements. Prepares appropriate documentation to communicate and validate the information.
- Participates in and may lead IT forums, technology assessments, industry research, and other projects as needed.
- Prepares and conducts presentation of various work products and IT technology directions and strategies.
- Reviews, creates, and/or revises internal IT standards and procedures.
- Performs knowledge transfer to staff. May review the technical work of staff
- Performs other duties as required.
Qualifications:Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
- Previous (10+ years) experience in all phases of applications software development/maintenance life
- cycles in a client server environment.
- Java/J2EE experience.
- Experience working as a lead in a medium to large development team
- Strong experience utilizing frameworks like Struts, Spring, jQuery or Hibernate.
- Background with jUnit creation and TDD preferred.
- Mobile development experience a big plus.
- Strong skills required in critical thinking and analysis, verbal and written communications, and interpersonal interactions (e.g., partnering, conflict management, consulting, etc.)
- Experience with Oracle CMS/Stellent, .NET or PhoneGap would be a plus.
- Understanding of health care business and care delivery processes preferred.
- Overnight and air travel required.
Coventry Health Care is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to building a talented and diverse team.
Technicians
Primary Location: Downers Grove, IL, US
Other Locations: St. Louis-Missouri-United States,
Organization: 10800 - Coventry Management Services
Schedule: Full-time
Job Posting: 2012-09-01 00:00:00.0
Job ID: 1211194
