Software Developer-Cary, NC

SENIOR SOFTWARE DEVELOPER:

 

DESCRIPTION:

Allscripts is the leading US provider of clinical software, connectivity and information solutions that physicians and other healthcare professionals use to improve patient care. Across the country, more than 30,000 physicians in some 3,500 health organizations ranging from solo doctor’s offices to acute care hospitals use Allscripts solutions to deliver improved care at lower cost.  Our easy-to-use, interoperable solutions - including electronic health records, practice management, electronic prescribing, document imaging and medication dispensing – simplify medicine, making physicians and other healthcare professionals more efficient, effective and more accurate while providing patient care.

 

As an Allscripts team member, you would have the opportunity to be part of a winning team making positive changes happen for physicians, their patients, and our healthcare system.

 

We currently have an immediate opening for a Senior Software Developer.

 

The Senior Software Developer will work on client/server and web based development projects throughout the software lifecycle, from requirements analysis, design and development to testing, release management and support. This position will oversee the following areas:

 

Software DesignAssist project manager with the creation of functional specifications. Review and understand customer requirements and specifications. Translate functional specifications into technical requirements and designs. Estimate the effort required to complete software development activities. Review test plans with QA & participate in design/code reviews with other developers. Provide technical and professional leadership to other members of the department. Review and recommend new technologies. Design and Code implementation tools for efficient installs and upgrades.   

Software DevelopmentWrite the source code required for completed designs. Test and debug software that conforms to the design and to customer requirements. Request code inspections and make necessary modifications to software; perform code inspections.

Software MaintenanceFix bugs and add minor enhancements. Use bug tracking system to document necessary code changes and follow standard versioning requirements using source control system. Analyze problems and resolve technical issues from technical support team. Provide technical consulting to customers to address system issues and recommend solutions. Understand the cost and time constraints imposed by the project plan on assigned tasks and raise flags whenever the likelihood of a cost or time overrun becomes apparent.  

DocumentationCreate technical documentation of designs, design decisions, and implementations. Develop technical turnover documents for new releases to assist support personnel with handling client issues. Ensure that documents and source code files are archived in version control system. Setup necessary development and test environments.

QUALIFICATIONS:A minimum of eight years of professional software development experience. Excellent knowledge of MS Visual Basic, MS SQL Server, and .NET Solid working experience in coding COM/COM+, OOP, and Windows Forms Experience with ASP, XML, and HTTP is a plus Strong programming skills with strong understanding of project cycles, software development environments, and source control techniques. Demonstrated ability to translate business requirements into technical designs Ability to take ownership of extensive development tasks Excellent communication (written and oral) and team-work skills. Ability to identify, prioritize and execute tasks to meet critical project deadlines. Ability to work with minimal supervision, adhering to overall department and company procedures. Good judgment and the ability to come up with solid solutions and recommendations to a wide range of complex problems on their own. Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, MIS or an equivalent combination of training and experience is required.