Software Developer

Summary: 

At STA, we believe our superpower is our people. It is no accident that our values are rooted in saving lives through organ and tissue donation. This role is focused on growing, looking for a different way to drive our mission and sustaining the best OPO in the country.  

 The Software Developer will build and implement functional programs. This role will also be responsible for internal projects and driven to innovate by utilizing Agile standards (Kanban & Scrum). This role would be working directly with the System Intelligence Team to develop tasks that will be carried out utilizing Agile standards. The daily focus in this role would be taking the specifications created by architects/engineers and implementing them in code utilizing best practices. While this role is focused on development, the Software Developer should be proficient in communicating with internal and external resources. 

 

 

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities: 

  • Monitor and maintain existing in-house developed applications 

  • Establish and maintain software development documentation and standards 

  • Work closely with senior engineers to create requirements and develop the software to their specification 

  • Design algorithms and flowcharts to create new software programs and systems 

  • Establish cadence for performance tuning of applications and collaborate with infrastructure team when resource adjustments are needed 

  • Develop and conduct Unit and Integration tests as needed 

  • Utilize change management protocol when making any changes to application systems that may cause disruption, loss of flow of information or otherwise undesired outcome for the organization  

  • Establish and maintain dataset system recovery procedures 

  • Establish cadence to exercise the database system recover procedure to ensure it is properly working 

  • Establish infrastructure for application error notification and procedure for troubleshooting application errors, debug and upgrade existing software 

  • Create escalation procedure and educate support team on how to respond to errors 

  • Maintains professional and technical knowledge by reviewing professional publications, participating in webinars, attending professional networking events, obtaining/upholding certifications and attending education workshops 

  • The requirements listed above will be assessed from year-to-year and paid for by STA upon approval from management 

  • Compile and assess user feedback to improve software performance 

  • Keeps supervisor informed of special staffing, emerging technologies and other resources needed to enhance productivity with justifications 

  • Translate business needs to technical specifications 

  • Collaborates with teams to integrate systems  

  • Performs other duties as assigned  

 

Compliance:  

  • OSHA CATEGORY DEFINITION: Category 2 – The incumbent in this position has the potential of occupational exposure through observation 

  • The incumbent will have access to confidential material and is required to use discretion with this information and comply with STA Confidentiality policy 

 

Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements: 

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science (or related field) from an accredited university, or 4 years’ experience in lieu 

  • Previous experience with OO language (Java or C#) is required 

  • Prior working knowledge with Microsoft Azure preferred 

  • 1-year experience working in Agile Scrum or KANBAN team is preferred 

  • 1-2 years’ experience in using Source Control Management (SCM features)  

  • Familiarity with Azure DevOps or Git is preferred 

  • Current Driver’s license required 

 

Qualifications and Skills: 

  • SQL development and execution using SSMS and Entity Framework 

  • Strong understanding of object-oriented programing 

  • Keen eye for detail and problem-solving skills 

  • Excellent oral, written, and documentation skills 

  • Must have the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of personnel and to represent the organization publicly 

  • Ability to work both independently and maintain tight schedules 

  • Ability to cope with high levels of stress and able to handle a heavy workload 

  • Must be able to work in an office and remote environment 

  • Ability to travel in light and commercial aircraft or drive his/her personal auto in order to meet all job duties and responsibilities   

 

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