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The Senior Application Developer delivers systems solutions for business needs. This includes designing, coding, testing, implementation and maintenance of application software and associated middleware; interfaces and databases in highly complex solutions. Performs technical and functional analysis of information, processing and management systems; designs systems and identify interrelationships among systems. Develops and implements security, maintenance, installation and optimization of systems and applications either user created or third party database systems. The incumbent also recommends and establishes strategy and standardized procedures to streamline system implementations. Consults with departments on planning, selection and use of database products and services; may perform product research/design, acquisitions, audit, inventory and records management. Ensures adherence to technical, quality assurance, data integrity and security standards. Plans, organizes and manages projects and associated schedules and budgets. Collaborates with other technical team members and business clients to propose innovate solutions and resolve day-to-day technology issues in order to meet the needs of the clients. Participates in and, at times, leads the analysis, design/architecture and development of new innovative solutions as well as the refinement and optimization of existing systems. May supervise other IT staff.

This position is contingent on funding.

Qualifications
Bachelor's degree and a minimum of three years of programming or systems analysis experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Technical skill requirements:    

Proficient in web development with HTML/CSS, JavaScript, PHP, JSON, XML, MySQL and SQL Server. Experience with Python, R, GitHub a plus, with PACS, RIS (Epic Radiant preferred), DICOM, HL7 and with FHIR, IHE a plus.   CIIP certification a plus.  Experience with both Windows and Linux, with C, C++ helpful Familiar with Microsoft .NET, REST, Node.js a plus and with agile development methodologies.  Ability to maintain and troubleshoot server hardware, including GPU servers a plus. Able to write clear, concise and efficient code with documentation, read, debug, update and maintain code developed by others.

       

 

 

 

 

 

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Affirmative Action Statement 
Penn adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.

Special Requirements 
Background check required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.