Application Developer V

Job Summary

Reviews, analyzes, modifies, creates, debugs, and tests applications using modern development methodologies and tools. Collaborates with the team and other teams to assist in design and application architecture discussions, ensuring alignment with business needs and technical requirements. This posting reflects an opening for an Application Developer II and we are seeking candidates for that position. Geisinger reserves the right to consider applicants for higher levels of this role to include an Application Developer III and Application Developer IV based on their skills, qualifications, and experience. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply

Job Duties

• Responsible for the process, life cycle, and creation of the software to assist users in completing a computer task or program.
• Implements code and documents all system changes based on assignments and timelines.
• Follows department coding and user interface guidelines.
• Provides code review, testing, debugging, technical documentation, general testing instructions, assistance in go-live planning, assistance in go-live moves, and post-live support.
• Communicates all progress, roadblocks, and issues to the team and management in a timely manner.
• Collaborates with team members to identify and resolve issues, improve system performance, and ensure code quality.
  
  

Work is typically performed in an office environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job.

• Relevant experience may be a combination of related work experience and degree obtained (Associate’s Degree = 2 years; Bachelor’s Degree = 4 years; Master’s Degree = 6 years).
  
  

Position Details

Must-Have Skills

• SQL Coding
• Proficient in writing complex queries, stored procedures, functions, and scripts.
• Skilled in data manipulation, transformation, and optimization for performance.
• Experience with query tuning and troubleshooting.
• Database Administration
• Strong understanding of database architecture, indexing, backups, and recovery.
• Experience with user access control, performance monitoring, and maintenance tasks.
• Familiarity with both on-premises and cloud-based database environments.
• Reporting
• Ability to design and develop reports using SQL and reporting tools (e.g., SSRS, Power BI).
• Skilled in translating business requirements into actionable data insights.
• Experience with scheduled reporting, data validation, and visualization best practices.
  

Preferred Skills

• Technical
• Communication
• Database Structures
• SQL Coding
• Working independently
• Critical Thinking
  
  

Software, Tools, and Applications

• SQL (required)
• Pharmacy PBMs
• Healthplan IT Systems
• Databricks (preferred)
  
  

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)- (Required)

Experience

Minimum of 12 years-Relevant experience* (Required)

Certification(s) and License(s)

OUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities. KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves. EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence. LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow. INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation. SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, from senior management on down, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all. We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.