Business Overview:
Management Science Associates, Inc. (MSA) is a diversified information management company that for over half a century has given market leaders a competitive edge in data management, analytics and data security. We are currently seeking a Software Developer to support MSA’s Life Sciences Healthcare Data Management initiatives.
Short Description:
In this role, you will assist in the design, development, and maintenance of the MSA healthcare data management platform. A successful candidate must have knowledge and experience with large-scale OLTP from multiple perspectives: database, compute, information, performance, storage, network, process, flow, integration, security and application. This position will provide vision, leadership and strategy as well as actively participate in the design, implementation and subsequent operations.
Responsibilities:
- Work under the direct supervision of Senior Software Developers and Software Engineers to perform maintenance on existing software products
- Develop Transact-SQL procedures and packages
- Develop Microsoft, Pearl, and Unix Shell scripts
- Participate in all aspects of the System Development Life Cycle
- Provide regular operations support of clients via email communications
- Design, Develop and Implement technical solutions based on business requirements
- Design and coding of new and existing applications and components
- Participate in code reviews
- Perform unit testing and integration testing
- Perform day to day troubleshooting of issues relating to QA and Production
- Write technical documents as part of methodology established within the department
- Write programs according to specifications of higher level staff
- Work closely on a team of Analysts, Developers, Q/A, and documentation personnel
- Contribute to software development process standards
Required Skills:
- Requires a four-year degree in Computer Science/Information Technology, Computer/Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience
- Minimum six months of programming experience
- Knowledge and experience of all aspects of the software development process
- Fluent in Object Oriented analysis/development including related documentation methods.
- Experience with Unix and Oracle desired
- Advanced technical and troubleshooting skills
- Ability to function within a team-oriented environment
- Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
Company
Management Science Associates, Inc. (MSA) is a diversified, dynamic and growing information management company that for over sixty years has partnered with institutional and commercial customers to identify areas in which innovative analytics, data and technology deliver incremental growth and drive efficiency. We have a rich legacy of being first to market, consultative partners, and serial innovators at heart. We’re proud to say that we even won an Emmy!
Our products and solutions are utilized across dozens of industries including Consumer Packaged Goods, Media, Healthcare, Pharmaceuticals, Metals and Advanced Manufacturing, Casino Gaming, Medical Cannabis, Internet Applications and Data Center/Co-location Services. Our client partners range in size with many being some of the largest, well-known corporations in the world.
MSA has distinguished itself as an employer of choice in the high technology software and information management industry. We actively recruit talented graduates and experienced professionals looking for a rewarding career at a company that recognizes employees as their best asset. MSA continuously seeks talent within our business practices: Business Analysis, Information Management Solutions, Media, Life Sciences, Metals & Advanced Manufacturing, Information Technology Systems and Services, and Corporate Information Systems.
MSA employs more than 500 people, working across the United States and world-wide. We have three offices in the Pittsburgh area along with offices in United Kingdom and Malaysia.
All full-time employees are eligible to participate in our comprehensive benefits package which includes Health, Dental & Vision Plans, 401(k) Savings Plan, Flexible Benefits Plan, Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Disability Income Plan, Paid Time Off (PTO) including Vacation, Sick and Holiday, and more.
We hope you will consider joining our team and become part of our continued growth and success.
