Associate Software Engineer - FSI

Universal Health Services, Inc. is a provider of hospital, healthcare, behavioral health, outpatient, ambulatory, insurance, and physician network services. The Associate Software Engineer supports the implementation, testing, documentation, maintenance, and support of enterprise-wide integration processes using Cerner-based tools, working with the UHS Ambulatory Division to develop integration solutions between hospital EMRs and ambulatory systems.

What you'll do:

• Communicates with users, vendors, and IS staff to develop/modify system specifications
• Supports the implementation of applications and prepares the appropriate documentation
• Performs system testing and documentation for all phases of the application development life cycle
• Performs Q/A on application functionality
• Monitors, researches and resolves implementation-related Customer Support Center Tickets
• Adheres to appropriate UHS Project Management standards
• Ensures strict adherence to work plans, reporting all serious deviations to management
• Trains users in application use as needed
• Designs solutions for applications and prepares the appropriate documentation
• Assists in recommending application solutions to meet business needs
• Constructs and schedules automated processes
• Actively contributes to on-going process improvement

What they're looking for:

• This position requires a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or a related field and an understanding of SQL, object-oriented development, RDBMS methodology, ETL, FTP, development life cycle, source control methodologies, and project management
• No working experience is required, up to one year of experience would enhance the skills and abilities necessary to perform this job
• Knowledge of current database functionality and development methodologies
• Knowledgeable in the use and definition of relational databases
• Knowledge of system application implementation, enhancement and support methods and practices
• Knowledge of computer systems analysis and programming techniques and procedures, including consulting with users to determine software or system functional specifications; design, development, documentation, analysis, creation, testing, coding, debugging, or modification of computer systems or programs based on and related to user design specifications
• Knowledge of IS standards and quality methods and metrics
• Knowledge of project management methods
• General familiarity of user business practices, concepts, and terminology sufficient to support the applications
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Working knowledge of all aspects of the project development life cycle
• Excellent customer service skills

Benefits:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401k plan with company match
• Generous Paid Time Off