Senior Software Engineer (Health IT)

Company: ESAC, Inc.
Location: Rockville
Posted on: February 20, 2021

Job Description:

Senior Software Engineer (Health IT)ESAC, Inc., a global provider of data management, informatics research, and Health Information Technology (HIT) solutions to government, academic, and research institutions is looking for a Senior Software Engineer with experience in technical HIT leadership. The ideal candidate will also have a working familiarity with Health Level 7 (HL7) HIT standards such as Quality Reporting Document Architecture (QRDA), Fast Healthcare Interoperable Resource (FHIR), and Clinical Quality Language (CQL). This position plays a critical role in supporting multiple ESAC clients within the federal government. The Senior Software Engineer will collaborate with multi-functional teams working on various projects. ESAC. Inc. is based in Rockville, MD. This position may be filled from any US location.
Principal Responsibilities

• Serve as Senior Software Engineer for the Electronic Clinical Quality Measure (eCQM) Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources (FHIR) project under the eCQM Standards and Harmonization project
• Establish collaborative relationships with clients, other collaborators, contractors, and other associated federal partners
• Work in small, agile teams, ensuring schedules and performance requirements for the projects are met
• May direct the technical project team through all phases and activities of the project lifecycle. Some hands-on development and testing on HIT projects is helpful but not mandatory
  Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in a technical field - Engineering, Math, Science with a minimum of 8 years of professional experience
  • At least 5 years of demonstrated, hands-on software development in Java, JavaScript, Python, or C++ is required
  • Understanding of HIT technologies and challenges
  • Excellent analytical skills, highly detail-oriented with the ability to research and analyze various issues
  • Excellent communication skills - written and oral - across all levels including executive management
  • Ability to work on multiple assignments and balance priorities and schedules
  • Must have a collaborative attitude with the ability to develop excellent working relationships with all stakeholders
  • Working knowledge of international HIT standards such as HL7 FHIR; and experience with health-related standard vocabularies is highly desirable but not essential
  • Familiarity with Agile Methodologies is necessary; Scrum Master certification is a plus
  • Familiarity with quality processes such as CMMIDEV/3 and ISO:9001/2015, ITIL, and Lean management is preferred, but not required
    Technologies
    • Java, JavaScript, Python, or C++ a must
    • Maven, Gradle, build technologies
    • Knowledge of Continuous Integration/Continuous Development (CI/CD) practices
    • Web Services, (REST, SOAP)
    • Relational databases and SQL, XML, JSON
    • Experience in testing web services
      ESAC Benefits
      • Competitive Base and Incentive Compensation
      • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance/ Employee Assistance Program
      • Life, Short-term, and Long-term Disability Insurance
      • 401(k) Employee Savings Plan with company match immediately vested
      • Generous Paid Time Off/Paid Holidays
      • Tuition Reimbursement and Training/Certification
      • SmartBenefits for Public Transportation
      • Other great benefits such as on-site gym, credit union membership, and employee discounts
        About ESAC "We improve human health worldwide."

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