POSITION SUMMARY
**Position can be located in Chicago, IL or Beachwood, OH**
About HDMS:
Health Data & Management Solutions, Inc. (HDMS), a subsidiary of Aetna, is a software development company on the cutting edge of health IT data solutions. Offering data warehouse, management and analysis tools for the healthcare industry, HDMS strives to improve and enhance its product suite for health plans, employers and providers through constant innovation. HDMS' web-based products and services provide flexible, high-value reporting tools that empower users to maximize the value of their health care data and support benefit decisions.
For more information about Health Data & Management Solutions, please visit www.hdms.com or contact inquiry@hdms.com
Will be responsible for maintenance, support, and development of our Dart and Arrow products. In these three main duties, a successful candidate will be expected to:
gather and/or understand business and technical specifications for new projects, create a
comprehensive testing scenario spanning multiple servers and environments, troubleshoot complex
issues with existing and new features, document existing and new functionality, and collaborate with other developers. Day to day maintenance and support are required for this position.
Responsibilities include but not limited to:
- Create structures for new functionality in Business Intelligence application (SAS/Futrix)
- Develop reusable programs to transform data into a formatted output
EDUCATION
The highest level of education desired for candidates in this position is a Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
REQUIRED SKILLS
- 4 + years professional experience in SAS software development (MACRO, SCL)
- Design and develop solutions for three-tiered web applications
- Implement software design changes quickly and efficiently
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues potentially including: SAS processes, Unix/Linux
Operating Systems, Data Synchronization, Data Integrity, Application Server Technologies, Browser
Compatibility and third-party software
- Modify existing software to work with new versions of third-party software
- Identify, document, refine and improve existing functionality
- Fully identify, explain, and correct odd behavior within existing software
- Participate in a rotating on-call schedule for off-hours support
- Intermediate level Unix/Linux ability
- Knowledge of Unix scripting
- Assist other developers and other groups in identifying and correcting issues with data and/or
programming
- Exceptional analytical and troubleshooting skills
- Strong written and verbal communication
- Ability to learn new languages and technologies quickly
- Ability to identify opportunities to maximize efficiency
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Ability to communicate with development team as well as technical and non-technical coworkers
PREFERED SKILLLS
- Worked with source control systems and familiar with good development methodologies
- Experience working on a team of developers, adhering to coding and design standards
- Application Server knowledge (experience w/ configuring and maintaining JBoss a plus)
- Experience working with Business Intelligence tools
- Design and develop solutions for three-tiered web applications
- Implement software design changes quickly and efficiently
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues potentially including: SAS processes, Unix/Linux
Operating Systems, Data Synchronization, Data Integrity, Application Server Technologies, Browser
Compatibility and third-party software
- Modify existing software to work with new versions of third-party software
- Identify, document, refine and improve existing functionality
- Fully identify, explain, and correct odd behavior within existing software
- Participate in a rotating on-call schedule for off-hours support
- Assist other developers and other groups in identifying and correcting issues with data and/or
programming
EDUCATION
The minimum level of education required for candidates in this position is a Bachelor's degree or
equivalent experience.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Information Technology/SAS Base Programming Certification for SAS 9 is desired
Please note that benefit eligibility may vary by position. Clickhereto review the benefits associated with this position.
Aetna does not permit the use of tobacco related products or drugs in the workplace.
Job Function: Information Technology