Software Developer II

Business Overview: 
Management Science Associates, Inc. (MSA) is a diversified information management company that for over half a century has given market leaders a competitive edge in data management, analytics and data security. We are currently seeking a Software Developer to support MSA’s Life Sciences Healthcare Data Management initiatives.

Short Description:
In this role, you will assist in the design, development, and maintenance of the MSA healthcare data management platform. A successful candidate must have knowledge and experience with large-scale OLTP from multiple perspectives:  database, compute, information, performance, storage, network, process, flow, integration, security and application.  This position will provide vision, leadership and strategy as well as actively participate in the design, implementation and subsequent operations.
  

Responsibilities:

• Work under the direct supervision of Senior Software Developers and Software Engineers to perform maintenance on existing software products
• Develop Transact-SQL procedures and packages
• Develop Microsoft, Pearl, and Unix Shell scripts
• Participate in all aspects of the System Development Life Cycle
• Provide regular operations support of clients via email communications
• Design, Develop and Implement technical solutions based on business requirements
• Design and coding of new and existing applications and components
• Participate in code reviews
• Perform unit testing and integration testing
• Perform day to day troubleshooting of issues relating to QA and Production
• Write technical documents as part of methodology established within the department
• Write programs according to specifications of higher level staff
• Work closely on a team of Analysts, Developers, Q/A, and documentation personnel
• Contribute to software development process standards

Required Skills:

• Requires a four-year degree in Computer Science/Information Technology, Computer/Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience
• Minimum six months of programming experience
• Knowledge and experience of all aspects of the software development process
• Fluent in Object Oriented analysis/development including related documentation methods. 
• Experience with Unix and Oracle desired
• Advanced technical and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to function within a team-oriented environment
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills