Application Developer - Workforce Management Applications

Description
The University of Iowa Health Care Information Systems has a great opportunity to join our team as an Application Developer - Workforce Management Applications. In this role, you will provide workflow analysis, optimization, application build, testing and implementation of software related to human resource applications including Time/Attendance, and Staff Scheduling. This position includes working with Project Management groups, key stakeholders, vendors, contractors, and end users regularly.
This position is eligible for remote work within Iowa and will require a work arrangement form to be completed upon the start of your employment. Per policy, work arrangements will be reviewed annually, and must comply with the remote work program and related policies and employee travel policy when working at a remote location.
Position Responsibilities:
Analysis/Design

• Research system solutions
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to analyze workflows and develop application design
• Create functional/technical specifications for system build and complex integrated systems
• Demonstrate features to the user community and assess applicability, impact and value

Implementation

• Configure and customize applications
• Review the application build for efficiency, completeness, and correctness
• Develop and maintain testing scripts for execution during special update and system upgrade cycles
• Perform unit and integrated testing of assigned application workflows
• Understand and adhere to Change Management policies and procedures
• Understand and adhere to IT Security policies and procedures

Support and Maintenance

• Troubleshoot/debug and identify malfunctioning systems. Implement fixes
• Resolve complex system problems through participation in 24 x 7 on-call rotations
• Document system design and build
• Travel to customer sites as needed to support application implementation, upgrade, optimization and/or training/conferences
• Evaluate system upgrades to identify new functionality

Project Management

• Create work plans and provide oversight for assigned projects
• Monitor and report progress of work plans

Business Analysis

• Translate system and end user request into business solutions

Leadership/Staff Management/Financial Responsibility

• Offer mentoring for staff and leadership in a specific area of expertise

Health Care Information Systems (HCIS): Provides and supports information and communication systems and technology that facilitate quality patient care, progressive medical education, and innovative research. HCIS services University of Iowa Health Care by providing comprehensive, high-level support for patient care delivery, internal and external communication, technology innovation, medical education, and research. Creating and maintaining a positive, productive, and rewarding environment for information technology and communication staff

• Pay Grade:
• Salary: $61,954.00 to commensurate - Paygrade 4B
• The University of Iowa offers a generous benefits package, including 24 days paid vacation per year to start and paid sick leave. Complete information regarding the full benefits package may be viewed at
• Percent of Time: 100%
• Location: 3281 Ridgeway Drive, Coralville, IA/Remote
• Staff Type: Professional & Scientific
• Type of Position: Regular

Qualifications
Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and related application development/support experience

Experience Requirements:

• Experience in the development and/or support of applications used by non-technical customers to support and enhance workflow processes, preferably healthcare or human resources, typically 3-5 years of experience for an Application Developer role
• Experience contributing to an integrated information system implementation cycle though areas such as design, workflow analysis, build, training, implementation, testing, and support
• Experience working with application owners and/or vendors to define system requirements, integration requirements and understand business needs
• Demonstrated experience working with end-users to define system requirements, understand business needs and convert business requirements into functional/technical specifications for complex integrated systems build
• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with basic project management
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with technical and non-technical staff
• Professional experience working effectively with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and perspectives.
  Desired Qualifications:
• Experience with performance tuning and optimization of SQL queries
• Experience with the following: Microsoft SQL Server, SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS), SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS), Microsoft Visual Studio, Toad for Oracle
• Experience in web application development (Java Script, Angular Java Script, HTML, JSP, CSS, Bootstrap Framework, XML, C#/.net, Java)
• Experience with Apache Tomcat/Ant and Eclipse Editor
• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with human resources practices and workflows including time and attendance, staffing and scheduling, payroll and accounting
• Proven ability to write system/process documentation and application test scripts
• Experience with any of the following workflows: time and attendance, staff scheduling, human resource
• Demonstrated ability using tools for customizing vendor application software

To be considered, applicants must upload a resume (under submission relevant materials) that clearly addresses how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position. A cover letter is desired as part of the application process. Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification.
This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.
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