Wednesday, November 21, 2007

Health Language - Sr. Software Engineer

[rmiug-jobs] Digest Number 4231

3. Looking for a Sr. Software Engineer with NLP experience for a full t
Posted by: "Julie Hoelsken" Julie.Hoelsken@healthlanguage.com
Date: Wed Nov 21, 2007 8:52 am ((PST))

Health Language, Inc is expanding their team! If you are interested in
learning more about these exciting opportunities, please email your
resume to julie.hoelsken@healthlanguage.com. These are full time
positions, good salary, solid benefits.

Thanks!



Health Language, Inc.® (HLI) develops and delivers state-of-the-art
software solutions that automatically incorporates medical vocabulary and
coding standards into healthcare information technology (HCIT)
applications. We are recruiting for a full time Database Developer/Content
Engineer for our Aurora, CO location.




DEPARTMENT: Development




JOB TITLE: Senior Software Engineer





SUMMARY DESCRIPTION:

Responsible for leading design and implementation of object-oriented
frameworks and applications as needed for delivery of new and existing
Health Language products.



DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Define, analyze, evaluate and review the requirements for new
applications or modifications to existing applications for appropriate
functionality and performance.
* Oversee definition and design of detailed technical specifications
used to develop and improve applications.
* Implement new system components and oversee the integration of
components into existing application frameworks as appropriate to meet
requirements.
* Help establish team priorities for code maintenance activities.
* Define, implement and execute unit tests to verify proper function
and behavior.
* Oversee system architecture definition and review.
* Identify required design and code reviews and participate in or lead
these reviews.
* Work with Technical Writer to develop user manuals and develop user
documentation and help document all changes and additions to products
and tools.
* Supervise and direct work assignments of team members.
* Develop and promote standardized development practices.
* Assess personal technical training needs and pursue opportunities to
gain training opportunities.
* Train co-workers how to assist other with technical issues, problem
investigation, code reviews, and training.
* Estimate time and resources required to complete assigned tasks and
larger projects.
* Assume high-level responsibility for primary subsystems across the
entire development lifecycle.
* Mentor new team members and provide guidance to other mentors.
* Actively participate in staff and company meetings.
* Builds new system components and integrates third-party products into
the existing application framework as appropriate to meet
requirements.
* Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.



REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

* 5+ years progressive work experience developing n-tiered,
sophisticated Java production applications (more than a single application).
* 8+ years experience developing applications (of any kind) using
object oriented development languages.
* 4+ years developing n-tier, server-based enterprise
solutions-familiarity with servlet and EJB deployment of high performance applications.
* 4+ or more years experience working with Oracle and/or MS-SQL Server,
including working knowledge of SQL.
* High motivation and commitment to object-oriented technology.
* Experience developing professional user applications with Java.
* Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills.
* Excellent written and oral communication skills.
* Ability to work independently as well as be a team player.
* Degree in Computer Science or commensurate education and experience
preferred.



DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

* Good understanding of user interface design and usability
assessment/improvement.
* Knowledge and experience in GUI development using other client-side
development technologies (MFC, etc.).
* Experience working with the Rich Client Platform (RCP) or NLP.
* Experience working with the .NET Framework and C#
* Familiarity with Windows Forms and Visual Studio.NET, including
packaging and deployment of applications.
* Experience with JSP (with JSTL) is desirable.
* Experience with persistence and GUI frameworks.
* Informatics and/or Healthcare IT experience.

Julie Hoelsken

Senior Contract Recruiter

Health Language, Inc.

303-307-4400 ext. 276

Julie.hoelsken@healthlanguage.com

www.healthlanguage.com




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