*Contract to Hire Opportunity!* Our client is an innovative healthcare solutions company dedicated to providing affordable, accessible services while maintaining a personal connection for patients. Thousands of workers are protected and healthier due to the efforts and innovations of this AHA Platinum level company. This position participates in a team environment for the delivery and maintenance of application systems. Responsible for programming, debugging and testing of applications in a development environment. Generally responsible for database design and system testing. This position provides technical, interpersonal and administrative skills in performing day-to-day work. Expected deliverables include but are not limited to requirement analysis, system analysis, system design, data models, program design, source code development, test case development, testing, and documentation. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Develops and/or directs the creation of efficient and maintainable program code. Develops efficient and effective program and system solutions in solving highly complex business problems. Provides consulting support for IT and Business partners by researching, identifying and resolving complex technical problems. Actively participates in the company's learning environment. Works on compensating for personal limits in both technical and professional soft skills. Meets established deadlines while maintaining a high level of quality. Negotiates changes to delivery dates. Develops highly complex programs and systems in support of business processes and objectives. Prepares and/or directs the creation of system test plans, test criteria, and test data. Develops innovative solutions to problems. Understands, directs and participates in deliverables required by approved client development life cycles. Expected to contribute to process improvement. Determines and/or directs system design and prepares work estimates for development or changes for multiple work efforts. Takes initiative and seeks out work. Prepares and/or directs the creation of program, system, operational and User documentation. Performs and/or directs testing and documents the results. Adheres to policies, procedures, and standards in place. QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Business Administration, Engineering or a related field 7 years relevant experience in a multi-platform environment, including, but not limited to application development or database development Experience with PHP, DHTML/HTML, XML/XML Schema Development required Experience must also include significant involvement with one or more of the following premium technologies: PHP/Python, Oracle, and SQL Server/MySQL technologies used in a development environment Agile software development experience Knowledge of Architectural Concepts Strong knowledge of templating engines such as Velocity, TinyButStrong, or others Communicates clearly in a timely manner in both verbal and written form Ability to work well with, and potentially lead, groups of business customers and IT partners Ability to provide direction to others in analysing and solving program and system issues and problems Strong technical proficiency in core technologies and methodologies used by the team Ability to effectively adapt to rapidly changing technologies and methodologies and apply them to technological and/or business needs of significant scope Ability to analyze, diagnose, and resolve highly complex programming problems and system coordination issues Ability to provide technical direction and solutions to other team members Interacts with senior managers appropriately and intelligently Ability to plan and manage his/her own work, as well as 2-3 other team members Ability to lead large multi-discipline teams (5+) for complex work efforts which include estimating, coordinating, tracking progress, inspiring others to complete tasks on time, assisting with resolving issues, and creating status reports Creates a climate where people are motivated and empowered to do their best Ability to mentor and coach other team members in technical matters