Software Developer

At Umpqua Health, we're more than just a healthcare organization; we're a community-driven Coordinated Care Organization (CCO) committed to improving the health and well-being of individuals and families throughout our region. Our comprehensive services include primary care, specialty care, behavioral health services, and care coordination to ensure our members receive holistic, integrated healthcare. Our collaborative approach fosters a supportive environment where every team member plays a vital role in our mission to provide accessible, high-quality healthcare services. From preventative care to managing chronic conditions, we're dedicated to empowering healthier lives and building a stronger, healthier community together.

Umpqua Health strongly encourages applications from candidates of color as well as veterans, aiming to foster a work environment that is linguistically and culturally diverse and inclusive. Please note that at this time, Umpqua Health does not offer visa sponsorship.

As a Developer at our small regional health plan, you will play a key role in creating innovative solutions and automating processes to enhance operational efficiency, improve member experience, and support business growth. Reporting to the Data Solutions Manager, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and develop custom applications, integrations, and automation scripts to meet organizational needs. As a Developer, you will have the opportunity to leverage your technical expertise and creativity to develop solutions and automate processes that drive operational efficiency and improve member satisfaction.

• Design, develop, and implement custom software solutions to address business challenges and improve operational processes within the health plan.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements, define project scope, and propose technical solutions that align with organizational objectives.
• Utilize programming languages and development frameworks (e.g., Python, JavaScript, .NET) to build scalable and maintainable applications.
• Develop integrations between internal systems, third-party applications, and external data sources to streamline data exchange and improve workflow efficiency.
• Implement APIs, web services, and data interfaces to facilitate interoperability and data sharing across disparate systems.
• Ensure data security, privacy, and compliance requirements are met when integrating systems and exchanging sensitive information.
• Identify opportunities for process automation and workflow optimization within the health plan, such as claims processing, member enrollment, and administrative tasks.
• Develop scripts, macros, or workflow automation tools to automate repetitive tasks, reduce manual effort, and improve productivity.
• Implement robotic process automation (RPA) solutions to streamline business processes and increase operational efficiency.
• Conduct unit testing, integration testing, and system testing to ensure the reliability, performance, and functionality of developed solutions.
• Collaborate with QA testers and end users to identify and address issues, bugs, and usability concerns during the development lifecycle.
• Implement version control, code reviews, and best practices to maintain code quality and ensure adherence to development standards.
• Create technical documentation, user manuals, and training materials to support the implementation, maintenance, and use of developed solutions.
• Provide training and technical support to end users, IT staff, and stakeholders on new applications, features, and functionality.
• Document system architecture, design decisions, and coding standards to facilitate knowledge sharing and collaboration within the development team.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in software development, application integration, or automation, preferably in the healthcare industry.
• Proficiency in programming languages and development frameworks, such as Python, JavaScript, .NET, or similar technologies.
• Experience with database systems (e.g., SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL) and data manipulation techniques.
• Familiarity with web development technologies (e.g., HTML, CSS, RESTful APIs) and modern development practices (e.g., Agile, DevOps).
• Strong problem-solving skills, analytical thinking, and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Umpqua Health is an equal opportunity employer that embraces individuals from all backgrounds. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind, ensuring that all employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and the needs of the business. Our dedication to fairness and equality extends to all aspects of employment, including hiring, training, promotion, and compensation, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.