If you’re looking to launch or grow your software engineering career with a well-established organization, this opportunity at UHS could be a great fit. As a Software Engineer based in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, you’ll contribute to building and maintaining software solutions that support business operations while collaborating with experienced development teams. If you have a passion for coding, problem-solving, and continuous learning, this role offers competitive pay, valuable hands-on experience, and long-term career growth.
Job Overview
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Company Name | UHS |
| Role | Software Engineer |
| Qualification | Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience) |
| Job Location | King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, USA |
| Salary | $65,000–$85,000 per year |
| Work Type | On-site |
| Job Type | Full-Time |
| Job Level | Entry Level / Early Career |
| Industry | Healthcare / Information Technology |
Job Description
Working as a member of the Interface team with more experienced colleagues, the Associate Software Engineer supports the implementation, testing, documentation and support of enterprise-wide Integration processes using Cerner based application layer/technical tools. Works directly with the UHS Ambulatory Division in designing, developing, implementing and supporting integration solutions between the hospital EMRs and the Ambulatory systems.
Works with customers to understand clinical workflow, gather interface (HL7) specifications and develop, test and implement Cerner interface solutions. Works to resolve issues or perform maintenance or enhancement tasks assigned by CORE/FSI team. Develops ETL applications using Cerner Open Engine, Cerner OPENLink, and Oracle SQL as needed. Provides technical support to the user community as needed. Meets deadlines and ensures continued progress toward assignment completion. Coordinates work assignments in order to meet deadlines.
Key Responsibilities include:
System Implementation:
- Communicates with users, vendors, and IS staff to develop/modify system specifications.
- Supports the implementation of applications and prepares the appropriate documentation.
- Performs system testing and documentation for all phases of the application development life cycle.
- Performs Q/A on application functionality.
- Monitors, researches and resolves implementation-related Customer Support Center Tickets.
- Adheres to appropriate UHS Project Management standards.
- Ensures strict adherence to work plans, reporting all serious deviations to management.
- Trains users in application use as needed.
- Designs solutions for applications and prepares the appropriate documentation.
- Assists in recommending application solutions to meet business needs
- Constructs and schedules automated processes
- Actively contributes to on-going process improvement.
System Maintenance & Support:
- Monitors, researches, and resolves Customer Support Center Tickets
- Adheres to UHS Service Level and Change Management Policies.
- Provides on-call support as scheduled.
- Establishes and maintains regular communications with user community.
- Identifies potential system problems and proposes ways to avert them.
- Creates and maintains effective program documentation.
- Participates in new development, maintenance and enhancement for integration processes
- Troubleshoots and resolves customer problems of various complexities such as code defects, application configurations, networking or other issues commonly encountered.
- Sets up and configures application settings and permissions
- Provides regular updates to customer of ongoing troubleshooting and resolution efforts.
- Updates knowledge base as issues are discovered and resolved
Administration Oversight:
- Maintains Service Excellence principles.
- Prepares and submits status reports to supervisor as required.
- Keeps management well informed of activities, needs, problems.
- Adheres to structured programming, analysis, and design techniques.
- Provides training where applicable.
Qualifications
Position Requirements:
- This position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or a related field and an understanding of SQL, object-oriented development, RDBMS methodology, ETL, FTP, development life cycle, source control methodologies, and project management.
- No working experience is required, up to one year of experience would enhance the skills and abilities necessary to perform this job.
- Knowledge of current database functionality and development methodologies.
- Knowledgeable in the use and definition of relational databases.
- Knowledge of system application implementation, enhancement and support methods and practices.
- Knowledge of computer systems analysis and programming techniques and procedures, including consulting with users to determine software or system functional specifications; design, development, documentation, analysis, creation, testing, coding, debugging, or modification of computer systems or programs based on and related to user design specifications.
- Knowledge of IS standards and quality methods and metrics.
- Knowledge of project management methods.
- General familiarity of user business practices, concepts, and terminology sufficient to support the applications.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Working knowledge of all aspects of the project development life cycle.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Ability to multi-task while effectively managing time and meeting deadlines.
Selection Process
- Submit the online application.
- Resume screening by the recruitment team.
- Initial HR interview.
- Technical assessment or coding evaluation.
- Technical interview with the engineering team.
- Final interview with the hiring manager.
- Background verification and offer rollout.
How to Apply
- Visit the official UHS careers website.
- Search for the Software Engineer – King of Prussia position.
- Review the job description and eligibility requirements.
- Prepare your updated resume.
- Complete the online application form.
- Upload the required documents.
- Submit your application and monitor your email for further updates.
