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).

Education

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

Experience

Minimum of 9 years-Relevant experience* (Required)

Skills

Working Independently; Critical Thinking; Object-Oriented Programming (OOP); Tools Development; Technical Skills; Application Testing; Application Development Tools; Database Structures

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.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Geisinger values who you are, where you are from, and where you are going. We seek out people of various backgrounds and cultures with unique abilities, non-traditional career paths and ambitious aspirations. 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. Read more about Our Commitment to Inclusive Recruiting.

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.