Software Developer

VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS), an industry leader in Correctional Health Care, has an opening for a Software Developer at our corporate office in Topeka, Kansas! (Must live in or around Topeka or Lawrence, Kansas) 

At VitalCore we pride ourselves on retaining and acquiring compassionate, ethical individuals who are committed to providing quality services. Join our team and experience first-hand how VitalCore Health Strategies promotes a positive work environment that is based on respect and appreciation of the hard work and dedication of our staff. 

SOFTWARE DEVELOPER POSITION SUMMARY

The Software Developer role is instrumental in crafting, refining, and maintaining software solutions, specializing in Django/Python frameworks. This position necessitates a robust command of Python or equivalent languages, adept utilization of version control systems such as GitHub, and proficient project management with a strong focus on comprehensive documentation practices. Emphasis is placed on expertise in CI/CD methodologies, healthcare data storage best practices, and managing and working with extensive datasets. The role values a proactive approach to driving innovation and efficiency through good coding practices, a strong drive to work independently, and excellent communication skills essential for collaborative engagement across multiple team.

SOFTWARE DEVELOPER QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, or related degree preferred or minimum 5 years of experience working in software development. (Preferably with Python and/or JavaScript frameworks.


• Proven track record of developing and maintaining scalable applications.


• Demonstrated experience working independently, efficiently managing tasks, and delivering solutions autonomously.


• Strong problem-solving skills for addressing software-related issues.


• Experience in collaborating with cross-functional teams with excellent communication skills.


• Experience working with Information Technology preferred.


• Automation and scripting experienced preferred.


• Cloud computing experience preferred.


• Correctional healthcare experience preferred.

SOFTWARE DEVELOPER ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Develop and maintain robust, scalable applications primarily using Django/Python. Enhance frontend functionalities by integrating modern JavaScript/jQuery or similar frameworks, with HTML and CSS integrated within the Django environment to create user-centric visuals.


• Implement best practices and coding standards for efficient software development.


• Collaborate with team members to design and architect software solutions that meet project requirements.


• Identify and resolve software issues through debugging and testing procedures across Django/Python, JavaScript frameworks, Azure Cloud Services, and MS SQL Server.


• Utilize GitHub to manage codebase and facilitate collaborative development.


• Maintain documentation for code, procedures, and software functionalities.


• Innovate and propose improvements to optimize software development processes and methodologies.


• Work closely with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to ensure alignment with project goals. 


• Effectively communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.


• Adhere to software development methodologies, project timelines, and milestones.


• Establish and enforce policies outlining standards and procedures for team members.


• Stay updated on industry best practices, recommending improvements as necessary.