Systems application specialist job description

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Job Details
The System Application Specialist provides technical expertise for plasma software implementations, upgrades or other projects of varying size, scope, and complexity. Responsibility includes on-site and remote software application/interface setup, configuration, testing / validation, and training.
Works closely with Project Manager, customer and technical teams to execute all activities as outlined in the project plan.Consults/assists in the formulation of solution design and procedures and best practices for users of Haemonetics software.Provides technical support to customer during planning and software installation, application setup and interface testing.Works with customer to create, update, validate and test interfaces to labs, payment systems, internal applications/systems, etc.Creates, updates and tests reports.Provides services such as remote or on-site software and configuration, product support, and trouble- shooting of Haemonetics applications, interfaces and equipment.Provides training for Haemonetics software and interfaces.Provides customer implementation and go-live support as needed.Coordinates and tracks day-to-day activities required to ensure project tasks are completed on time.Communicates progress and outcomes against goals to Project Manager and other internal and external stakeholders.Attends regular status meetings with project team.Demonstrates effective communication and engagement with customer.Utilizes time, project and support tracking tools.Resolves and/or escalates issues in a timely manner.Adheres to and follows Haemonetics policies and procedures.Extensive overnight travel as required.
QUALIFICATIONS
MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's Degree - In Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a related discipline - Preferred5 years of experience in software industry - RequiredExperience with design and development of enterprise level web applications is highly desired Programming experience: Lua preferred but JavaScript acceptable SQL Server or Oracle database experience Experience with Java development is an asset IT and/or software implementation experience - Required
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Plasma or medical industry experience - PreferredDemonstrated written communication skills Strong verbal communication and listening skills Works independently with minimal supervision coupled with ability to work in a collaborative environment with cross-functional teams Quickly troubleshoots and resolves problems Demonstrated analytical and time management skill

EEO Policy Statement

Conditions of Employment: Haemonetics' policy requires COVID-19 vaccination for all U.S. employees, unless approved for a medical, religious or business exemption. While we recognize employees have their own individual beliefs and perspectives regarding vaccination, we believe it is an important step as part of our obligation to protect our colleagues, our customers and our communities as we continue to make health and safety our top priority.

ENT and Allergy Associates, LLP is looking for a Data Engineering Analyst who thrives in managing databases and turning complex data sets into meaningful insights that drive business decisions. This role will support the day-to-day operation and maintenance of our data warehouse. They will monitor the health, performance, and configuration of the system. They will also be heavily involved in creating data driven business analysis solutions, developing automated KPI dashboards and creating reports to monitor practice and provider performance. This role will work closely across all business functions, to investigate data and analysis and deliver solution prototypes; collaborate with other developers to ensure incremental DataMart additions deliver high value insights for answering key strategic business questions.
Essential responsibilities Include but are not limited to the following:

Responsibilities

Develop, enhance, maintain, and integrate Data Warehouse/DataMart and Business Intelligence Solutions
Month end reconciliation between EHR/EMR system and Data Warehouse
Monitor system health and performance
System configuration and integration with other systems
Create and edit queries and stored procedures using SQL
Develop and Implement ETL processes
Develop technical specifications and design documents
Automate and deploy daily, weekly, and monthly reports
Create ad-hoc reports for on-demand business questions and needs
Create and maintain agent jobs with SSIS/SSRS
Perform off-hours maintenance as required
Assess the effectiveness and accuracy of new data sources and data gathering techniques
Develop custom data models and algorithms to apply to data sets
Develop and maintain new and existing dashboards for various level stakeholders within Tableau
Recommend opportunities for optimized data reporting and analysis

Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree with specialization in Computer Science, Statistics, or related field.

Experience with data visualization a plus ie Tableau, PowerBI etc.
Ability to present ideas in user-friendly language.
Highly self-motivated and directed.
Keen attention to detail.
Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a completely comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required for this position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice

BlueCross, as a federal contractor, may be required to implement a COVID-19 vaccine mandate.

Job Responsibilities

• Formulates and defines system scope and objectives through research and fact-finding to design, develop, modify, or integrate complex information systems.
• Devises or modifies application systems and procedures to optimize functional requirements including capacity, operating time, response time, and form of desired results.
• Designs, codes, tests, debugs, and documents programs, subroutines, and scripts.
• May serve one or more project team roles, such as project lead, business systems analyst, or technical lead, for small to medium efforts or manage phases of medium to large efforts.
• Maintains technical skill set for software languages, databases, platforms, operating systems, utilities and networks needed to support work assignments.
• Responds to system failures and performance events by taking appropriate measures to reduce system downtime and eliminate recurrence of problems.
• Regularly provides guidance and training to less-experienced analysts/programmers.

Job Qualifications

Education

• Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or equivalent work experience required. Equivalent years of experience are determined as one year of technical experience for every year of college requested.

Experience

• 1 year - Experience with information technology concepts, application development methodology, terminology, and standards required
• 3 years - Systems and programming experience required
• 1 year - Expert working knowledge of at least one programming language in use at BCBST.

Skills/Certifications

• Proven skill with information technology in use at BCBST is required
• Proven analysis, design, and coding skills, and demonstrated success in leading large and complex projects
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and translate technical and/or or complex concepts into information meaningful to project team members and/or business personnel.
• Be organized, reliable, and able to manage multiple tasks with exceptional work ethic.
• Leadership skills
• Must be able to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical co-workers

Job Specific Requirements:

Preferences:

• Experience creating solutions using C# required
• Experience writing SQL and stored procedures using SQL required
• Experience working with SQL Server tables and databases required
• Experience working in Visual Studio highly preferred
• Experience working in SQL Server Management Studio preferred
• Ability to read and interpret COBOL (zOS and AIX) highly desirable
• Ability to interpret AIX scripts and procs highly desirable
• Ability to interpret JCL, SORT, and other mainframe utilities highly desirable

Preferred Skills:

Number of Openings Available:
1

Worker Type:
Employee

Worker Sub-Type:
FlexHome

Company:
BCBST BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Inc.

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BCBST is an Equal Opportunity employer (EEO), and all employees and applicants will be entitled to equal employment opportunities when employment decisions are made. BCBST will take affirmative action to recruit, hire, train and promote individuals in all job classifications without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, citizenship, pregnancy, veteran status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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