Software Engineer I (Remote)

Availity delivers revenue cycle and related business solutions for health care professionals who want to build healthy, thriving organizations. Availity has the powerful tools, actionable insights and expansive network reach that medical businesses need to get an edge in an industry constantly redefined by change.

Availity delivers revenue cycle and related business solutions for health care professionals who want to build healthy, thriving organizations. Availity has the powerful tools, actionable insights and expansive network reach that medical businesses need to get an edge in an industry constantly redefined by change.

At Availity, we're not just another Healthcare Technology company; we're pioneers reshaping the future of healthcare! With our headquarters in vibrant Jacksonville, FL, and an exciting office in Bangalore, India, along with an exceptional remote workforce across the United States, we're a global team united by a powerful mission.

We're on a mission to bring the focus back to what truly matters – patient care. As the leading healthcare engagement platform, we're the heartbeat of an industry that impacts millions. With over 2 million providers connected to health plans, and processing over 13 billion transactions annually, our influence is continually expanding.

Availity is looking for a Software Engineer I to join our growing team! As an Availity Developer, you are responsible for the detailed design, documentation, development, unit testing and maintenance of internally developed applications for Availity business partners. Your SCRUM team responds to business partner needs, expectations, and challenges that are identified.

Sponsorship, in any form, is not available for this position.

Why you want to work on this team:

• You’ll have the opportunity to join our growing Eligibility and Benefits team and to learn new technologies in cloud.

To be qualified for this position, you have:

• Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent in relevant work experience

• Have 1-3 years of progressive work experience designing business processes, process mapping, working on process improvement initiatives, and business applications system design development

• Experience in React and Material UI

• Good Knowledge of software engineering with a focus on full stack development

• Knowledge, skills, and experience to write detailed technical documentation, specifically business requirements and functional specifications for application development

• Ability and experience to facilitate JAD sessions or other requirements gathering processes. May work with senior Developers to resolve/debug program errors

• Knowledge and ability to apply OOD (Java, HTML, XML, Java Script, NodeJS, AWS/Cloud development) and impact to the application development process

• Knowledge of web development methodologies (primarily Agile/Scrum), application design, navigation, and information architecture    

• Knowledge of basic database design and query language

• Strong relationship management and collaboration skills requirements and functional specifications for application development

• Experience with data modeling, relational databases, data structures and design a plus

• Experience working with Product and Business Management teams a plus

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships, supporting company leadership and other team members

• Ability to work under pressure.  You can maintain composure and professionalism in an interrupt-driven environment

• Ability to manage multiple and changing priorities/tasks

What you will be doing:

Application Development

• Writing and/or modifying application code to enhance existing programs

• Reading and understanding system and functional requirements

• Writing simple technical specification for single programs

• Reporting missing elements found in system and functional requirements to senior Developers, System Analysts, Technical Leads, System Architects, and Product Managers

• Supporting transition of application throughout the Product Development life cycle

• Preparing thorough documentation of work

Collaboration

• Consulting with senior Developers and System Architects

• Accurately scoping project time and resources required to complete programming projects

• Reviewing project scope and timeline estimates with senior Developers

• Consulting with senior Developers to confirm time and resource estimates

Testing

• Performing unit testing and debugging.  Establishing test conditions based on code specifications

• Consulting with senior Developers on testing plans and results

• Working with senior Developers and Quality Engineers to resolve/debug program errors.

• Researching vendor products for viable alternatives   

Availity culture and benefits:

• Availity is a certified “Great Place to Work”, a “Best Workplaces for Technology Companies”, a “Best Workplaces for Women” and a “Best Workplaces for Millennials”!

• Culture is important to us and there are many ways for you to make your mark here!

• We have several Diversity & Inclusion teams and various ways to engage with fellow Availity associates. “AvaiLadies”, “Beyond Black”, “HOLA”, “Availity Pride”, “VetAvaility” a Young Professionals Group and “She Can Code IT” a group for women in tech are some of the groups you can get involved in.

• Availity is a culture of continuous learning. We have many resources and experts in our tech stack and in our industry that can help get you there too!

• We offer a competitive salary, bonus structure, generous HSA company contribution, healthcare, vision, dental benefits and a 401k match program that you can take advantage of on day one!

• We offer unlimited PTO for salaried associates + 9 paid holidays. Hourly associates start at 19 days of PTO and go up from there with all the same holiday benefits.

• Interested in wellness? We allow our associates to reimburse up to $250/year for gym memberships, participation in racing events, weight management programs, etc.

• Interested in furthering your education? We offer education reimbursement!

• Availity offers Paid Parental Leave for both moms and dads, both birth parents and adoptive parents.

• Want to work for an organization that gives back to the community? You’re at the right place! Availity partners with various organizations, both locally and nationally, to raise awareness, funds and morale as our staff members volunteer their time and funds to engage the organizations campaign.

Next steps in process:

After you apply, you will receive text/email messages thanking you for applying and then you will continue to receive more text/email messages alerting you as to where you are in the recruitment process.

Interview process:

• Recruiter resume review

• Manager resume review

• Recruiter video screen

• Manager video interview

• Panel video interview

Availity is an equal opportunity employer and makes decisions in employment matters without regard to race, religious creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, religion, marital status, medical condition, disability, military service, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws and ordinances.

Availity is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

NOTICE: Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. When required by state law or federal regulation, Availity uses I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification in conjunction with E-Verify to determine employment eligibility. Learn more about E-Verify at http://www.dhs.gov/e-verify.

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