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Job Summary

Reviews, analyzes, modifies, creates, debugs, and tests applications using modern development methodologies and tools. Collaborates with the team and other teams to assist in design and application architecture discussions, ensuring alignment with business needs and technical requirements. This posting reflects an opening for an Application Developer II and we are seeking candidates for that position. Geisinger reserves the right to consider applicants for higher levels of this role to include an Application Developer III and Application Developer IV based on their skills, qualifications, and experience. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply

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.
• Follows department coding and user interface guidelines.
• Provides code review, testing, debugging, technical documentation, general testing instructions, assistance in go-live planning, assistance in go-live moves, and post-live support.
• Communicates all progress, roadblocks, and issues to the team and management in a timely manner.
• Collaborates with team members to identify and resolve issues, improve system performance, and ensure code quality.

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; Master’s Degree = 6 years).

Position Details

Must-Have Skills:

• SQL Coding
  • Proficient in writing complex queries, stored procedures, functions, and scripts.
  • Skilled in data manipulation, transformation, and optimization for performance.
  • Experience with query tuning and troubleshooting.
• Database Administration
  • Strong understanding of database architecture, indexing, backups, and recovery.
  • Experience with user access control, performance monitoring, and maintenance tasks.
  • Familiarity with both on-premises and cloud-based database environments.
• Reporting
  • Ability to design and develop reports using SQL and reporting tools (e.g., SSRS, Power BI).
  • Skilled in translating business requirements into actionable data insights.
  • Experience with scheduled reporting, data validation, and visualization best practices.

Preferred Skills

• Technical
• Communication
• Database Structures
• SQL Coding
• Working independently
• Critical Thinking

Software, Tools, and Applications

• SQL (required)
• Pharmacy PBMs
• Healthplan IT Systems
• Databricks (preferred)

Education

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

Experience

Minimum of 6 years-Relevant experience* (Required)

Skills

Application Development Tools; Working Independently; Database Structures; Communication; Technical Skills; Critical Thinking; Application Testing

About Geisinger

Founded more than 100 years ago by Abigail Geisinger, the system now includes ten hospital campuses, a 550,000-member health plan, two research centers and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. With nearly 24,000 employees and more than 1,700 employed physicians, Geisinger boosts its hometown economies in Pennsylvania by billions of dollars annually. Learn more at geisinger.org or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Our Vision & Values

Everything we do is about making better health easier 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.

Our Benefits

We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and prescription coverage.