Senior Software Developer

The Senior Software Developer reflects the mission vision and values of NM adheres to the organizations Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program and complies with all relevant policies procedures guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

The Senior Software Developer is responsible for designing developing and testing debugging and deploying applications for Northwestern Medicine. They lead projects mentor junior developers and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions. 

Northwestern Medicine Information Services drives innovative high-value solutions to transform health care.  

We are committed to supporting the relentless pursuit of better medicine by providing exceptional service to our patients and guests as well as internal clients across the organization. To ensure excellence our team goes to extraordinary lengths to ensure that our systems work together seamlessly. 

Northwestern Medicine understands that technology plays an integral role in shaping the future of health care. Information Services strategically supports the organization by:  

• Leveraging AI automation and rollout of advanced cyber controls that support digital transformation strategies 
• Implementing advanced technologies in clinical and administrative areas  
• Furthering development of the end user support model to help enhance modern infrastructure

Responsibilities:

• Develop software solutions by studying information needs; conferring with users; studying systems flow data usage and work processes; investigating problem areas
• Participate in the Agile software development from concept design to full-stack coding and testing
• Document and demonstrate solutions by developing documentation flowcharts layouts diagrams charts code comments and clear code
• Stay current on development tools programming techniques and computing equipment; participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; 
• Provide senior level support in project ad hoc status / issues meetings and conference calls
• Provide technical expertise guidance coaching training and educational opportunities to assist team members in closing performance and skill set gaps in order for them to advance
• Mentor junior and mid-level software developers
• Make informed decisions quickly and take ownership of services and applications at scale
• Create internal process improvement initiatives within teams toolsets and workflows
• Perform code reviews
• Provide operational support as needed
• Lead the design and development of complex software projects. 
• Collaborate with product managers designers and other stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver innovative software solutions.
• Analyze complex technical problems and propose creative solutions. Troubleshoot issues and collaborate with team members to resolve challenges.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications :

Minimum Requirements:

Education:

• Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent years of experience

Experience:

• 5 years of experience as a full stack software developer

Preferred:

• Web development using Core C# Web Services (Web API) WCF REST JavaScript JQuery HTML CSS
• Microsoft SQL Server database design with experience in query optimization
• Front end frameworks (Angular Razor React Blazor  etc.)
• Source Control: TFS Git
• Docker experience
• Experience working in an agile environment
• Experience creating CI/CD pipelines and utilizing tools such as Azure DevOps
• IAC (Terraform Biceps)
• Microsoft Azure

Additional Information :

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age sex race color religion national origin gender identity veteran status disability sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Background Check

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and at times internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check.  Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis and we follow all local state and federal laws including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position however all employment decisions will be made by a person. 

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical emotional and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events.

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refer to the Benefits Eligibility by Employment Classification to determine benefits eligibility for job postings. 

If sign-on bonus is included in a job posting eligibility is as followed: Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign-on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position as a Registered Nurse at NM may be eligible.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time