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At Merative, you can apply your skills – and grow new ones – with colleagues who have deep expertise in health and technology. Merative provides data, analytics and software for the health industry. Our clients include providers, health plans, employers, life sciences companies and governments around the world. With industry-leading products and focused innovation, we help customers improve decision-making and performance so that together, we drive real progress in health. Learn more at merative.com

Working under minimal supervision, this person will perform software development activities related to existing and new product development. The person will be directed by the team leader, architect, and/or manager and will liaison with Customer technical staff and cross-departmental Merge technical and clinical staff to understand new requirements / design constraints and understand or troubleshoot existing problems with the product. The person is expected to develop and document designs for modules, code and implement those designs, and perform developer verification and validation of those implementations according to the Merge Standard Operating Procedures. The person is also expected to mentor and provide technical guidance to other team members using their knowledge and experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform software development in alignment with Merge’s methodologies.
• Analyze software module requirements, and develop corresponding designs and test plans.
• Prepare module specifications, design documentation, and implementation estimates.
• Implement and unit test software modules; conduct appropriate module testing.
• Perform verification and validation activities as assigned.
• Identify, report, investigate, and resolve product defects.
• Assist with escalated customer support cases.
• Participate in the review of engineering artifacts (e.g., specs, designs, code, tests).
• Design and develop cloud and on-premise deployment platforms.
• Develop deployment systems for applications running on Linux and Kubernetes.
• Assist in preparing and reviewing technical and management documentation.
• Create and maintain system documentation, including specifications, hazard analyses, test plans, and more.
• Mentor team members and perform peer reviews of engineering artifacts.
• Collaborate in design/code reviews and provide feedback to team members.
• Interface with clients and internal teams to gather requirements and troubleshoot issues.
• Work effectively across departments to complete tasks collaboratively.
• Contribute to performance reviews, goal setting, and self-assessments.
• Pursue professional development through continuous learning.
• Recommend process improvements for enhanced team efficiency and product quality.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Core Competencies

• Strong proficiency in Agile development environments.
• Ability to understand and contribute to large, complex systems.
• Effective collaboration across cross-functional teams.
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Independent work ethic with minimal supervision.
• Effective communicator who adapts to different audiences.
• Experience mentoring peers and reviewing their work.

Technical Skills

• Programming Languages: Java, Bash, Perl, Python, Go, Rust,
• Container Platforms: Kubernetes, Docker, Podman, AKS, OpenShift
• Cloud Platforms: Azure, AWS, GCP (or similar)
• Database: Oracle, SQL
• Operating Systems: Linux (SuSE), Heartbeat, Pacemaker Clustering
• Networking: VLAN, switches, load balancing
• Storage: RAID, NAS, NFS, SAN
• Dev Tools: Git, Jenkins, Make, Gradle
• Standards/Protocols: DICOM, HL7
• Software Packaging: RPM
• Web Deployment: Apache, Tomcat
• Development Models: Agile or Iterative
• Office Tools: Microsoft Office or similar productivity software
• Other: Strong written and verbal communication skills

Qualifications

Experience:

• 5+ years in software development
• Proven background in enterprise-level product development
• Experience with software requirements, design, and system-level engineering
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent industry experience

Work Environment

• Support: May require up to 25% after-hours on-call support
• Travel: Occasional

It is the policy of Merative to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Merative will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.