Slainte Healthcare is Ireland's fastest growing healthcare technology firm. Our focus is to deliver products that allow the health sector do more with less. The company is growing rapidly in Ireland and abroad and is seeking highly dynamic individuals who want a high degree of autonomy and flexibility, combined with the opportunity of rapid career growth. Please see http://www.slaintehealthcare.com/ or email careers@slaintehealthcare.com for further information.

The role:

The individual will be part of a team who design, develop, deploy and maintain applications running on client facilities. Particular focus is on development, and while the role necessitates a strong hand in shaping product design and architecture there is also the expectation of follow-though with client roll-out, troubleshooting issues and problem solving.  The role is open for the candidate to contribute to the product development cycle. The candidate will work with our Irish and off-shore development teams creating new applications, extending existing products and supporting existing clients within our global sites. Depending on the calibre of the candidate, responsibilities extend to include:

• Developing to specifications for existing products
• Systems design and architecture
• Data modelling and design
• Project and software life-cycle management
• Product/release validation of off-shore development
• Delivering performance or functional improvements
• Designing/developing new business applications
• Developing software components/services and systems
• Developing and creating integration solutions
• Other duties as may arise from time to time

The individual will gain exposure to the workings of a growing technology company and an insight into change management, remote working, and end-users perspectives. The successful candidate will have an opportunity to experience some of the latest technologies such as HTML5, SPA, ASP.NET in addition to existing Web Development languages/technologies in the context of a healthcare setting.

The person:

• Positive attitude is a must.
• Experience of a technology company is desirable, but recent graduates with good technical exposure in there degree or work experience are also suitable.
• Ability to travel within Ireland and abroad to client sites if necessary, so valid passport and full driving license is a pre-requisite.
• Strong technical acumen in relation to SQL databases – design/modelling, Internet protocols/servers (web services, IIS, etc) 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.
• Strong communications skills are required, particularly with clients; as the candidate is expected to interact with IT professionals, healthcare administrators, clinicians, etc.
• Strong motivation and determination to see product, project and client projects through to closure, within managed and agreed timelines.

Desired Qualifications & Experience:

• A Bachelor’s degree or higher in an information technology/engineering/computer science related field.
• Experience with and strong knowledge of one or more of ASP.NET, Ajax, JQuery/Dojo, T-SQL, C#, MS Visual Studio, etc is required.
• Experience with and strong knowledge of any of HTML5, Javascript, Silverlight or WPF, ASP.NET, WCF or RIA is very desirable.
• Experience in a similar or related role in the healthcare sector or technology field.

Behaviours

• Initiative – Proven track record of ability to prioritise tasks, drive process improvements and meeting and exceeding targets
• Collabobation & Communication – Excellent ability to work cooperatively with various stakeholders.
• Communication and client-facing skills, confidence to deal comfortably with all levels of management both within Sláinte Healthcare; HSE Staff; Insurers and Third Party providers.  Ability to operate in a fast paced environment.
• Focused on Results and Efficiency – Proven track record of excellent attention to detail, dealing with issues in a professional timely manner, including escalation of issues with clients and within Slainte. Excellent organisational, planning and time management skills.
• Adaptability – Ability to adapt behaviour to the demands of a changing environment and handle change in a positive manner. Deals with and solves problems quickly.