Associate Software Engineer

Responsibilities

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into a Fortune 300 corporation, annual revenues were $15.8 billion in 2024. During the year, UHS was recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 99,000 employees and operates acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, along with related services located across the U.S., Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. The Corporate IS Department is seeking a dynamic and talented Associate Software Engineer.

The Associate Software Engineer assists senior development staff in the analysis of business requirements and needs of the Corporate and facility customers, and using Microsoft .NET technologies designs, develops, implements, supports, and maintains web-based applications that meet those requirements. Monitors the resolution of maintenance or enhancement issues assigned by the Manager of the Custom Application Development team. Implements modifications to existing applications to meet objectives.

Provides technical support to UHS entities as needed. Meets deadlines and ensures progress toward assignment completion. Shares experience with other team members. Typically works on smaller projects and systems while assisting more experienced analysts on larger projects and systems. Under guidance of senior staff, assists and interacts with the user community regarding application design and support.

Key Responsibilities include:

• System Implementation
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• Designs, codes, tests and documents new systems or enhancements to existing systems.
• Assists in recommending application solutions to meet business needs.
• Participates in meetings with users, vendors, and IS staff to develop/modify system specifications.
• Supports the implementations of applications and prepares the appropriate documentation.
• Performs system testing and documentation for all phases of the application development life cycle.
• Performs QA on application functionality.
• Researches and resolves implementation-related application issues.
• Adheres to appropriate UHS Project Management standards.
• Ensures strict adherence to work plans, reporting all serious deviations to management.
• Assists with the training of users in operating procedures for application.

• System Maintenance/Support
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• Researches and resolves application-related tickets including major upgrades.
• Adheres to UHS Service Level and Change Management Policies.
• Establishes and maintains regular communications with user community.
• Identifies potential system problems and proposes ways to avert them.
• Creates and maintains effective program documentation.

• Administration and Oversight
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• Maintains Service Excellence principles.
• Prepares and submits status reports to supervisor as required.
• Keeps management well informed of activities, needs and problems.
• Adheres to structured programming, analysis, and design techniques.
• Performs other tasks as required by management.

Position Requirements:

Knowledge:

• This position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Information Systems with preference for knowledge and/or experience in one or more of the following:
• Web Development using ASP.NET, JQuery, HTML, CSS and Responsive Design
• Application coding using C# and Object Oriented design principles
• Database programming using , Entity Framework and MS SQL Server coding including stored procedures, functions, triggers and ad hoc queries
• Application design and development methodologies, or any combination of education and experience that provides the skills to perform this job

Skills:

• Basic knowledge of current web development methodologies
• Knowledge of system application implementation, enhancement and support methods and practices
• Basic knowledge of computer systems analysis and programming techniques and procedures, including consulting…