Wednesday, September 09, 2009

Health Language - Sr. RCP Software Engineer

Sr. RCP Software Engineer needed for growing HC Software Compa
Posted by: "Julie Hoelsken" Julie.Hoelsken@healthlanguage.com

Denver-based Health Language, Inc.(r) (HLI) is the worldwide leader in
developing and delivering state-of-the-art software solutions that
automatically incorporate medical vocabulary and coding standards into
healthcare information technology (HCIT) applications. HLI's Language
Engine Language Engine (LE(r)) allows centralized access to medical
terminology standards and generates mappings to create a common pool of
standardized codes and concepts that enhance patient safety, facilitate
clinical outcomes analysis and accelerate reimbursement. It also
provides standards for modeling, storing, updating and distributing
information consistently for interoperability between hospitals, regions
and countries.



Health Language, Inc has an exciting opportunity for a Senior RCP
Software Engineer for the Denver Office. This is a full time, direct
hire position. Please send qualified resumes to
Julie.hoelsken@healthlanguage.com. Preference will be given to
candidates currently living in Denver metro area. No third parties,
please.



JOB 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 experience in GUI development using other client-side
development technologies (MFC, etc).
* 2+ years experience working with the Rich Client Platform (RCP).
* Good understanding of user interface design and usability
assessment/improvement.
* 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:

* Experience working with the .NET Framework and C#
* Familiarity with Windows Forms and Visual Studio.NET, including
packaging and deployment of applications.
* Experience with persistence and GUI frameworks
* Experience with JSP (with JSTL) is desirable.
* Informatics and/or Healthcare IT experience.



Disclaimer Statement: The above information on this description has
been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed
by employees with this classification. It is not designed to contain or
be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties,
responsibilities and qualifications required for employees assigned to this job.


Julie Hoelsken
Health Language, Inc.
Senior Contract Recruiter
julie.hoelsken@healthlanguage.com