Sr. Software Developer

Boston, MA
Competitive compensation
Full Time Employment
Recruiter Comment: InterSystems is seeking a Sr. Software Developer/Architect to join our development team. We're seeking individuals with a passion for innovation.
Job Description

Are you a Senior Developer who thrives on innovation and creativity in their work with a passion for improving healthcare?  InterSystems is an established software products company with a focus on providing technology to improve healthcare since our founding 35 years ago and we are looking to hire a Senior Developer to further this mission.

 

The Senior Developer will work autonomously and on varied inter-departmental teams devoted to the development of our HealthShare product, a market-leading Health Information Exchange (HIE) platform. InterSystems provides a free and self-directed work environment in which the developer will provide quality solutions to requirements and at all times exhibit a logical approach to development across full software development lifecycles.  You will be involved in multiple aspects of your projects such as planning, developing, maintaining and unit testing of the HealthShare product suite and it is essential to perform tasks and evaluations outside the typical development framework to drive the continued evolution of the product.  Innovation and creativity are key attributes for the Senior Developer and are actively encouraged.

 

In 2012 InterSystems was Ranked a Leader in IDC MarketScape on U.S. Health Information Exchange Platform Solutions and rose to #30 on the Healthcare Informatics 100 List of the largest healthcare IT companies in the United States.  This is a great opportunity to work with highly intelligent people on an award-winning product that is changing the landscape of healthcare.

 

Responsibilities:
  • Design object structures, SQL schemas, and application workflow
  • Design computer screen layout displays in accordance with relevant Application standards
  • Plan, develop and test computer programs applying knowledge of programming techniques
  • Assist with the investigation of irreproducible errors. Recreate steps taken by user to locate source of problem and rewrite program code to correct errors as required
  • Perform support tasks and evaluations as allocated by the Development manager, Development Team Leader or Director of Product Development outside of the typical development framework
  • Participate in on-site technical implementations if required
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of application software areas
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of programming tools, operating systems and related technologies
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the relevant data exchange standards
  • Participate in on-site technical training if required
  • Attend product orientation sessions to become familiar with basic product functionality and workflows
Key Characteristics:

Technical Edge

Incisive expertise and ability; quick study

Wisdom

For this senior position, know when and how to apply your knowledge, when to enlist others, and what's really important

Life-long Learner

All is changing and there will be much to learn

Innovative Problem Solving

Undaunted ability to creatively attack a problem from many perspectives

Pattern Recognition

The project may seem like a puzzle- how do the pieces fit together?

Commitment

Take ownership

Teamwork

Collaboration and respect are key

Qualifications:

Essential

  • At least 5 years of demonstrated technical expertise in user facing applications
  • Experience with large scale, complex OO development projects
  • Experience with database design

Desirable

  • XML/XSLT
  • Experience with clinical information systems
  • Experience with healthcare standards, such as IHE, CDA, HL7
  • Experience with data integration
  • Web applications – UI development

 

Education & Training

Desirable

  • BS in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or equivalent

Perks

Benefits

Health and dental insurance, yearly bonus, 401K with company contribution, over 4 weeks annual paid time off, 12 paid company holidays

Location

Beautiful offices overlooking the Charles River in the heart of Kendall Square.  Our building is a 5 minute walk to the Kendall T stop.

"We are an equal-opportunity employer and do not discriminate because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, membership in uniformed armed services or Veterans' status, or any other class protected by applicable law."

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