Software Engineer - Inter

University of Pittsburgh Physicians is hiring a Full-Time Software Engineer - Intermediate to help support UPMC Clinical Analytics.

Hours: Monday-Friday, daylight

Location: 3600 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh. There is potential travel required for conferences and meetings.

Department Details:  This roll will have an emphasis on Business Intelligence, including analytics development, data modeling, and data platforms.

The following skillsets are preferred:

BI/Analytics Development
Strong experience with Qlik Sense (or comparable BI tools such as Power BI, Tableau, etc.)
Ability to design, develop, and maintain interactive dashboards, data visualizations, and reports
Strong communication skills and ability to work directly with stakeholders
Experience analyzing service line operations (healthcare or similar operational environments preferred)

Data Modeling & Architecture
Strong experience in designing scalable and efficient data models (star schema, snowflake schema)
Experience translating business requirements into robust data structures
Experience working with large datasets and optimizing queries

SQL & Data Platforms
Advanced SQL skills with the ability to write complex queries and optimize performance
Experience with big data/cloud technologies (Azure, Snowflake, etc.)

System Design & User Experience
Ability to design end-to-end BI solutions with attention to performance and usability
Strong awareness of user experience (UX) principles in analytics/reporting tools

Troubleshooting & Problem Solving
Proven ability to diagnose and resolve multiple complex issues concurrently
Strong analytical mindset with a focus on root cause analysis and long-term solutions

Project Ownership & Delivery
Experience managing projects or leading technical initiatives from concept to deployment
Ability to prioritize work, manage timelines, and communicate progress effectively
Experience working in an agile development environment
Experience collaborating with cross-functional business and technical teams

Purpose:
Under the direction of management and more senior members of the team, the Software Engineer - Intermediate will contribute to the overall Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) by independently completing assigned projects and tasks by meeting established quality measures. The focus of this position will be to reach a competent level of the technology stack and show the ability to master portions of it.
Responsibilities:
 

• Application Development Cycle - Show fundamental knowledge of application development cycle. 
• Demonstrate an intermediate understanding of the application development cycle.
• Security - Show fundamental knowledge and follow secure coding processes and writing, accessing, and following established security protocols.
• Troubleshooting - Independently resolve issues. 
• Mentor associate-level staff with issue resolution.
• Quality - Follow established coding standards. Submit code for review and deliver quality, unit test code.
• Design - Follow established design patterns and has awareness of user experience standards. Responsible for individual components of design.
• Integration - Responsible for components of integration within a module.
• Documentation - Create basic technical documentation. Responsible for maintaining and validating current documentation.
• Project Management - Has ownership in success of projects. Responsible for estimating and delivering on individual task within project.
• Communication - Responsible for demonstrating appropriate, clear, concise, and effective written and oral communications in all interactions to build relationships and accomplish day to day work and projects.
• Interactions with Others - Successfully completes projects, tasks, and initiatives by embracing a team-first approach. Works in collaboration with team and offers feedback, where appropriate, to complete individual and group efforts. Shows the ability to adjust and be flexible to change by adapting approach when necessary. Mentors less experienced staff.
• Self Development - Responsible for continuous self-study, trainings, partnering with more senior members of team, and/or seeking out opportunities to broaden scope to stay up to date with industry and organizational trends. Seeks feedback from senior team members for development and effectively incorporates feedback into work and behaviors.
• Software Solutions - Develop, validate and implement software solutions based on customer requirements, Enterprise architecture standards and defined project designs.
• *Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors.
• *Performs other duties as assigned.

• Typically has 2+ years of related work experience. 
• Experience with complex development environments, taking abstract concepts and ideas and formulating a detailed software deliverable 
• Experience in developing on cross-functional systems. 
• Deep knowledge of programming. 
• Basic understanding of the SDLC. 
• Highly driven and self-motivated to exceed expectations 
• Ability to work independently and in a team-based environment 
• Proficient in both oral and written communication.
  Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
   
• Act 34

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran