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At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community.

 

Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

 

The Applications Programmer V / Workday Architect programs, tests, debugs, designs and maintains new applications or enhancements to existing applications across Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH). Designs and develops software applications that support internal or external business functions. Handles the most complex issues. Generally assigned multiple complex tasks and larger projects. Acts as a project lead and leads various coordination efforts as assigned. Works independently and acts as a resource for lower level Applications Programmers.

 

A day in the life of an Applications Programmer V / Workday Architect at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:

• Performs project management for all application programming implementation, maintenance, and support processes.
• Effectively shares knowledge with and mentors lower level Applications Programmers. 
• Assists in the validation of work from lower level Applications Programmers.
• Assumes positions of leadership when using advanced coding methods to create applications that efficiently and effectively perform specific functions.
• Codes features and functionality based on detailed specifications or an understanding of business requirements.
• Recommends technical solutions to complex business problems.
• Oversees and is involved in the testing of component functionality, monitoring production application performance and troubleshoots and resolves issues. 
• Develops and maintains internal and end-user documentation.
• Provides technical assistance and/or oversees such assistance during application implementation or maintenance. 10. May independently design databases. 
• Proactively seeks out process, procedure and/or policy improvement strategies. 
• Effectively communicates strategy to managers and other leaders. 
• Is a subject matter expert and may troubleshoot and resolve the most complex issues. 
• Perform other related duties and/or projects as assigned. 
• Adheres to the Medical Center's Organizational Competencies and Standards of Behavior.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Bachelor's level degree or equivalent years of experience in a related Information Technology (IT) or other computer field.
• Six or more years of relevant experience in an IT/other computer field.
• In-depth knowledge and experience with one or more programming languages or frameworks.
• Advanced project management and strategy development skills.
• Advanced troubleshooting and solution skills.
• Works independently and effectively manages time with little or no supervision.
• Strong desktop skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio and Outlook.
• Effective oral and written communication.
• Creates and maintains clear, concise documentation.
• Collaborates with other team members across the department.
• Demonstrates self-direction.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• Bachelor's level degree in a related Information Technology (IT) or other computer field. 
• Healthcare experience or related field.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• Epic and/or other relevant certification(s) or where applicable, equivalent applications programming experience (i.e. PeopleSoft tools).

 

If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!

Starting at $131,144.00 Annually

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package.

The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to:

Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.
Experience: Years of relevant work experience.
Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training.
Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies.
Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location.
Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization.
Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered.


Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts.

In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.