Associate Software Engineer
UHS
Summary
The Corporate Information Services Department is seeking a dynamic and talented Associate Software Engineer. The Associate Software Engineer supports the implementation of UHS applications. Monitors the resolution of maintenance or enhancement issues assigned by the UHS Customer Support Center. Designs and implements new applications or modifications to existing applications that will effectively accomplish desired objectives. Provides technical support to UHS entities as needed. Meets deadlines and ensures continued progress toward assignment completion. Interfaces with the user community regarding application design and support. Provides guidance to less experienced staff. Shares experience and expertise with other members of team.
Job description
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.
- Reviews and reports progress on an ongoing basis.
- Performs other tasks as required by management.
Qualifications
Position 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. Travel Requirements: 5 – 25% domestic US travel (depending on projects).
Requirements
- Associate’s degree required
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Information Systems preferred
- Experience and/or technical coursework in Computer Science or Information Systems
- Relational databases and programming languages
- Object-oriented development
- Software development lifecycle
- Source control principles
- 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
- 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
- Travel Requirements: 5 – 25% domestic US travel
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation
- Medical, Dental, Vision & Prescription Drug Plan
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Growth and development opportunities
Company overview
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, operating as a Fortune 300 corporation headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1979, UHS has grown into a major healthcare enterprise with approximately 99,000 employees and annual revenues exceeding $14 billion. The company operates through its subsidiaries, managing 29 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, and 60 outpatient and other facilities across 39 U.S. states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. UHS provides comprehensive healthcare services including acute care, behavioral health treatment, cancer centers, and ambulatory surgical centers. The company's strategy focuses on building or acquiring high-quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets and investing in advanced medical equipment and skilled personnel to become the leading healthcare provider in each community it serves. UHS is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: UHS) and has established a strong reputation for delivering compassionate, high-quality care while maintaining financial stability and operational excellence.