This position is responsible for developing software applications for use in clinical laboratories.  Works with other developers, business analysts, DBA, system architects, and other resources to design and develop web-based software applications as part of an enterprise-quality application platform.  This position will develop code using prescribed coding standards and methodologies.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

- Develop database and web-based applications

- Work with third-parties to finalize design, development tasks, and deliver well-documented code

- Responsible for the setup, configuration, and management of web server infrastructure as needed to support application development

- Setup and configuration of web application servers as needed to support development

- Performance tuning and optimizing the web site applications to ensure maximum availability and performance

- Document and execute software test plans (unit and integration testing)

- Support production installations

- Make hardware and/or software purchasing recommendations and decisions regarding development

- Work with third parties to collaborate on system architecture and design 

- Work with business customers to define and execute on functional requirements

- Collaborate on development tasks, complete code reviews, document test plans, and related deliverables

- Utilizes DOE as appropriate. 

- Assures experimental quality through sound, independent, experimental design. 

- Participates or leads cross functional technical teams. 

- Establishes interfaces across other organizational groups.

- Provides technical direction and feedback to others. 

- Teaches others and troubleshoots problems. 

- Participates in project planning, process updates and contributes to experimental design.   

- Prepares and delivers presentations of project results to others; presents data to larger and more diverse audiences.

- Applies functional expertise routinely on the job.  

- Monitors work to ensure quality, and continuously promote Quality First Time.

Formal Training/Education: BS or equivalent in a directly related discipline.  Advanced studies or training. 

Experience: Typically requires a minimum of 8 years of related experience. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:- Expertise in current Internet standards, including database, application server, web server, web browser specifications, globalization and localization design/development strategies

- Strong skills in developing applications in the .NET 3.x application framework, including WPF

- In-depth knowledge of one or more current web markup or scripting languages: HTML, XHTML, CSS, JavaScript

- In-depth knowledge of XML, SOAP, WSDL, UDDI, and other web services protocols

- Strong skills in dynamic or active web content and rich internet application development using ASP.NET, AJAX, and C#

- Experience with third-party charting and data presentation toolkits

- Strong knowledge in database design, management, and development including SQL Server, stored procedures, etc. 

- Experience with two or more desktop publishing/imaging applications and user interface development tools like Adobe Photoshop, Paint Shop Pro, Macromedia Director, Flash

- Uses company coding practices as applied to projects.

- Develops, mentors and assures growth in company practices.

- Uses company  practices for SW integration and test at an expert level.

- Develops and mentors and assures growth in practices.