ABOUT SLAINTE HEALTHCARE:

Sláinte Healthcare is one of Ireland’s Top Ten fastest growing companies for the past three years (Deloitte Fast 50™ Rankings).  Our focus is on delivering products that allow the health sector do more with less. The company is growing rapidly in both Ireland and abroad and is seeking dynamic individuals who want a high degree of autonomy and flexibility, combined with the opportunity of rapid career growth. Please email careers@slaintehealthcare.com for further information.

Department     Product Development

THE ROLE

The role is with reference to activities in the full product lifecycle - Client engagement, requirements gathering, specifications, development, verification, validation, delivery, support and circling back to client engagement.

Job description- Main responsibilities

• Document and maintain customer/product requirements.
• Develop and review technical specifications.
• Maintain the product business rules.
• Verify builds/releases relative to the rules and specifications.
• Validate product release relative to documented requirements.
• Provide technical support/training/documentation of product releases to other Slainte resources and customers.
• Assist in categorising requirements into the product development roadmap.
• Assist with the analysis of requirements/roadmap for impact to the product architecture.
• Assist with product implementations and ongoing support.
• Assist in the specification and development of pilot projects
• Assist in the development and maintenance of a product demonstration suite.
• Assist in the development of customer specific demonstrations and proof-of-concepts.

Depending on the calibre of the candidate, responsibilities can extend to include:

• Developing the business requirements for existing applications and integration, systems design and architecture for clients
• Data modelling and design
• Project management
• Delivering performance or functional improvements
• Designing/developing/integrating new business applications
• Developing software components/services and systems
• Developing and creating advanced integration solutions
• Technical sales and marketing opportunities from time to time 

Person Specification- Essential

• Min of 2 -3 years’ experience in a similar role
• Proven track record and experience working with a technology company, ideally with early stage technology.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment, both in a team or alone, juggling several projects simultaneously.
• Strong communications skills are required, particularly with clients; as the candidate can expected to interact with IT professionals, healthcare administrators, clinicians, etc.
• Strong motivation and determination to see client projects through to closure, within managed and agreed timelines.
• Strong technical acumen, design/modelling, scripting languages (e.g. Javascript), Internet protocols/servers (web services, IIS, etc), database concepts and Internet applications
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, able to take requirements through to completion and problems through to resolution
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, both in a team or alone, juggling several projects simultaneously
• Ability to travel within Ireland and abroad to client sites, so valid passport and full driving license is a pre-requisite.
• Positive can-do attitude is a must.
• Soft skills competencies

Customer focus - Excellent communication and client-facing skills, Ability to operate in a fast paced environment and to deal comfortably with all levels both within Sláinte and on the client site;
Innovation: Proven track record of ability to prioritise tasks ,drive process improvements and meeting and exceeding targets;

Desirable

• A Bachelor’s degree in information technology related field or similar qualifications.
• Experience in a range of healthcare related technology roles.
• Experience with HTML, Javascript, SQL and at least one major programming language (preferably C#/Java)
• A knowledge of the Lua scripting language is advantageous
• Knowledge of HL7 or any related healthcare IT standards is advantageous
• Any knowledge of the Iguana integration engine (www.interfaceware.com) would be advantageous