Title

Developer / Systems Integrator

Description

The Software Developer will be part of a team that will design, code, test and implement customized interfaces to transfer data between our contract management system and the healthcare information systems of our clients.  This is a 2 year program made up of 30+ independent integration projects.  This person’s role will include researching, designing, documenting, and modifying software specifications throughout the production lifecycle.  The successful candidate will also analyze and amend software errors in a timely and accurate fashion and provide status reports where required.

Responsibilities

Strategy & Planning

·         Assist project team and clients in conceptualizing and developing new interfaces and applications.

·         Plan phases of the software development life cycle (SDLC) for the project.

·         Assist in the preparation and documentation of technical requirements and specifications.

·         Continually review and look for ways to improve upon existing code

Acquisition & Deployment

·         Conduct research on emerging application development software products, languages, and standards in support of procurement and development efforts.

·         Recommend, schedule, and perform software improvements and upgrades.

·         Ensure that changes, enhancements and modifications are identified and communicated verbally or through written documentation to the project managers and other stakeholders so that issues can be resolved in a timely manner.

Operational Management

·         Consistently write, translate, and code software programs and applications according to specifications.

·         Develop, maintain and administer the data warehouse.

·         Run and monitor software performance tests on new and existing interfaces for the purpose of correcting errors, isolating areas for improvement and general debugging.

·         Administer critical analysis of test results and deliver solutions to problem areas.

·         Generate statistics and prepare written reports for management and/or team members on the status of the programming process.

·         Assist in the development and maintenance of user manuals and guidelines.

·         Install software products for end users as required.

·         Liaise with network administrators, systems analysts, and software engineers to assist in resolving problems with software products or company software systems.

·         Responsible for managing smaller projects within the constraints of scope, quality, time and cost to deliver specified requirements and meet stakeholder satisfaction.

Position Requirements

Formal Education & Certification

·         College diploma or university degree in the field of computer science or software engineering, and/or 5 years equivalent work experience.

Required Knowledge & Experience

·         Strong understanding in the areas of application programming, database and system design.

·         Skill in the use of relational databases, custom data models.

·         Extensive experience working with Visual Basic 6.0 and Visual Basic Script.

·         Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel.

·         Hands on experience administrating and developing within Microsoft SQL.

Preferred Knowledge & Experience

·         Experience with the administration of a Windows, Linux and/or mixed environment.

·         Working technical knowledge of Boston Workstation.

·         Experience working with hospital information systems, including Meditech Magic/Client Server, McKesson PMM and Ormed.

·         Extensive experience with Microsoft based operating systems.

·         Familiarity with the data models, UML, XML, context diagrams, and data flow diagrams, database design.

·         Hands-on software troubleshooting experience.

·         Knowledge of applicable data privacy practices and laws.

·         Experience with specific phases of the software development life cycle.

Personal Attributes

·         Flexible and adaptable in regards to learning and understanding new technologies.

·         Strong written and oral communication skills.

·         Strong interpersonal skills.

·         Ability to conduct research into software-related issues and products.

·         Ability to quickly identify problems and bring forward ideas and solutions to resolve issues

·         Highly logical.

·         Technically proficient.

·         Highly self motivated and directed.

·         Keen attention to detail.

·         Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities - Ability to interpret business needs and transform them into technology solutions.

·         Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.

·         Ability to work both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.

Work Conditions

·         Overtime hours may be required to meet project deadlines.

·         Some travel may be required for the purpose of off-site software installation.

Interested applicants can submit their cover letter and resume online at www.medbuy.ca or submit in writing by Wednesday, July 15^th, 2009 to:

Medbuy Human Resources

4056 Meadowbrook Drive, Unit 135

London, Ontario   N6L 1E4

We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.