Associate Software Engineer

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Designs, codes, tests and documents new applications or enhancements to existing applications.
• Participates in meetings with users and IS staff to develop or modify application specifications.
• Supports the implementation of applications.
• Performs or assists in the performance of unit and system testing.
• Provides documentation as needed.
• Adheres to appropriate UHS Project Management standards.
• Ensures strict adherence to work plans, notifying management of delays or obstacles.
• Assists senior staff in recommending application solutions to meet business needs.
• Researches and resolves Customer Support Center Tickets including major application upgrades.
• Adheres to UHS Service Level and Change Management Policies.
• Provides on-call support as scheduled.
• Establishes and maintains regular communications with user community.
• Maintains Service Excellence principles.
• Prepares and promptly submits all routine and special reports.
• Keeps management well informed of activities, needs, problems.
• Performs other tasks as required by management.

Requirements

• Associate's degree required, Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Systems preferred.
• Experience and/or technical coursework at the collegiate level in Computer Science or Information Systems relating to relational databases and programming languages, object-oriented development, software development lifecycle, source control principles and project management concepts.
• SQL server experience with views, tables, and stored procedures.
• Design, development, analysis, creation, testing and modification of computer programs and database objects.
• System creation and program level documentation, database design flowcharts, and support documentation experience.
• Problem solving skills and basic knowledge of business management concepts.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Participation in ongoing training and education.
• .NET Framework experience preferred.
• Visual Studio development experience preferred.

Nice to Have

• .NET Framework experience
• Visual Studio development experience

Qualifications

• Associate's degree required
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Systems preferred

Benefits & Perks

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries
• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401k plan with company match
• Generous Paid Time Off