Senior Software Developer

Altarum Institute is a nonprofit health systems research and consulting organization serving government and private-sector clients. We provide objective research and tailored consulting services that help our clients understand and solve the complex systems problems that impact health and health care. Our model combines the analytical rigor of a research institution with the business acumen of a traditional consultancy to deliver comprehensive, systems-based solutions that meet your unique needs

As a Senior Software Developer at Altarum Institute, you will have the opportunity to make important software and web development contributions to multiple healthcare projects such as java based web applications for public health, clinical decision support tools, EHR integration, and mobile applications. You’ll report to a Center Director, and work in an Agile environment alongside a team of Software Developers, Business Analysts, and Public Health Analysts in our Ann Arbor, MI office. Currently, we are looking for candidates who are experienced in Java, J2EE, XML, JavaScript, Struts, and Spring.

* Use Java, XML and other SW development tools to design, write, test, and document computer programs, subroutines, and scripts to create a statewide referral and quality monitoring system. * Translate application storyboards, use cases and web-page concept designs into functional, dynamic web and mobile applications. * While maintaining current production code, you must demonstrate a willingness to step into new roles and learn new technologies quickly. * Be innovative and share ideas as we evaluate new or alternative data processing techniques to determine their usefulness in meeting project needs and deadlines.

* BS or MS degree in computer science; 7+ years of experience working on Java applications, strong knowledge of Object Orientated Programming, and experience with multiple databases. * Enjoy working with a dynamic team, flexible and possess a good foundation of software development skills. * Experience with J2EE, HL7, JavaScript, JDO, JSON, JavaFX, XML, Oracle and interface engines such as Rhapsody or Mirth is ideal – but the most important skill is the desire and ability to quickly learn new technologies on your own. * Self-motivated, enthusiastic, and a quick learner. You should have a broad base of software development experience, and be interested in continuing to grow technically via hands on experience and learning * Significant experience with different frameworks including Struts and Spring required.