Technical Applications Specialist IV - Emory Healthcare

Be inspired.  Be rewarded. Belong. At Emory Healthcare. 

At Emory Healthcare we fuel your professional journey with better benefits, valuable resources, ongoing mentorship and leadership programs for all types of jobs, and a supportive environment that enables you to reach new heights in your career and be what you want to be.  We provide: 

• Comprehensive health benefits that start day 1 
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs 
• Family-focused benefits  
• Wellness incentives 
• Ongoing mentorship, development, and leadership programs  
• And more 

Work Location: Remote - on-site presence will be rare. If required for an important meeting, you will have advanced notice. 

This team has an On-Call Support Rotation that this role will be required to participate in. 

Candidates with the following experience are highly preferred: Healthcare, Windows Server, Azure or AWS, experience managing third party applications that feed into the EMR/EHR. 

In this role, you will:

• Use technical skills and provides guidance and direction in the development, implementation and maintenance for complex production information systems.
• Lead and conducts research in automation techniques to improve application performance, efficiency, and testing.
• Determine and directs testing methodologies and techniques.
• Adhere to internal controls and standards established for department.
• Provide leadership in isolating and solving problems within application systems, interfaces, and middleware infrastructure.
• Will act as a mentor and provide leadership to all levels of Technical Application Specialist.
• Plan and coordinate programming projects within a particular work group.
• Provide production support in a 7 X 24 Tier 1 environment.
• Be able to lead, engage and mentor others to achieve a very high level of application systems availability and integration.
• Assist and advise subordinate personnel in the solution of highly technical and complex problems and solutions.
• Function as a senior programming consultant in advanced computer technology and architecture. Performs other related duties as required.

MINIMUM Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information management or related field.
• Seven years of application systems/administration experience OR nine years experience without a degree.
• Must be proficient in at least three computer languages used currently in production.
• Must be able to lead problem solving efforts when mission critical systems are interrupted.

Supporting a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture.  Emory Healthcare (EHC) is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, genetic information, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and/or veteran's status. EHC does not discriminate on the basis of any factor stated above or prohibited under applicable law. EHC respects, values, and celebrates the unique perspectives and backgrounds of all individuals. EHC aspires to create an environment of collaboration and true belonging for all our patients and team members.  Emory Healthcare (EHC) is committed to achieving a diverse workforce through equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policy in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. 

ACCOMMODATIONS: EHC will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.”  

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: (Medium-Heavy) 36-75 lbs., 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 20-35 lbs., 34-66% of the workday; (frequently); 10-20 lbs., 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 75 lbs. max; Carrying of objects up to 35 lbs.; Occasional to frequent standing & walking; Occasional sitting; Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing); Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks. 
 
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Factors affecting environmental conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure; Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors; Communicable diseases; Electrical shock; Floor Surfaces; Hot/Cold Temperatures; Indoor/Outdoor conditions; Latex; Lighting; Patient care/handling injuries; Radiation; Shift work; Travel may be required; Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators; environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.