Application Developer Senior - Research

Job Summary

Reviews, analyzes, modifies, creates, debugs, designs, and tests applications such as REDCap projects using modern development methodologies and tools such as Python, MS Project/Planner, etc. Provides key insight in project/survey design. A key player on a multidisciplinary team and will engage in all aspects of the application development life cycle as needed for each project to be successful.

Job Duties

• Responsible for the process, life cycle and creation of the software to assist users in completing a computer task or program.

• Implements code and documents all system changes based on assignments and timelines.

• Develops and follows department coding and user interface guidelines.

• Provides code review, testing, debugging, technical documentation, general testing instructions, go-live planning, assistance in go-live moves, and post-live support.

• Communicates any and all progress, roadblocks, and issues to the team and management in a timely manner.

• Provides training and documentation to team members on new development assignments.

• Trains and mentors staff members.

• Assists in the development and documentation of a technical approach for a solution to the team stakeholders.

• Design data structures to accommodate database production, storage, maintenance, accessibility, project management, and facilitates connection with other platforms.

• Database and form development and programming, utilizing REDCap and other applications, data management and report preparation, collaborating with a team of project investigators, managers, and analysts.

• Design, develop and maintain ancillary APIs and scripts needed to allow automated access and transformation of data, utilizing REDCap and other applications, using a Python and PHP.

• Proficiency with REDCap required.

• Knowledge of Python, MariaDB (or MySQL), PHP and REST APIs and project management software systems preferred.

Work is typically performed in an office environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job.

*Relevant experience may be a combination of related work experience and degree obtained (Associate's Degree = 2 years; Bachelor's Degree = 4 years).

Position Details

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)- (Required)

Experience

Minimum of 9 years-Relevant experience* (Required)

Certification(s) and License(s)

OUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities. KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves. EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence. LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow. INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation. SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, from senior management on down, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all. We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.

We are an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer Women and Minorities are Encouraged to Apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status.