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 Software Engineer - Norwalk, Connecticut, United States

   
Job information
Posted by: McKesson Corporation 
Hiring entity type: Biotech and Pharmaceuticals 
Work authorization: Not Specified for United States
Position type: Direct Hire, Full-Time 
Compensation: ******
Benefits:
Relocation: Not specified 
Position functions: Computers - Platforms
Computers - Software Engineer
 
Travel: Minimal 
Accept candidates: in same state/locale 
Languages: English - Fluent
 
Minimum education: Bachelor Degree 
Minimum years experience:
Resumes accepted in: English
Cover letter: No cover letter requested
Job code: 36517 / Latpro-1824311 
Date posted: Nov-02-2009
State, Zip: Connecticut, 06856

Description

As the world's largest healthcare services company with more than $100 billion in annual sales, McKesson Corporation (McKesson) is a Fortune 15 Corporation that provides pharmaceutical supply management and information technologies across the entire continuum of healthcare.

McKesson Health Solutions delivers market-leading solutions that drive clinical and business intelligence into every healthcare decision to help payors and providers optimize the quality and cost of care. Our clinical and technology tools and experts help clients validate appropriateness of healthcare services, automate authorizations, manage advanced diagnostics utilization, manage chronic disease, optimize claims payment decisions, and harness the transformative power of analytics. We achieve these results through five major product lines: innovative solutions including auto-authorization tools from Advanced Diagnostics Management; business intelligence solutions from the Care Management software product line; market-leading code audit solutions from the Claims Performance product line; the industry-leading InterQual® criteria for evidence-based clinical decision support; and whole-person Care Management services for chronic disease management and nurse triage.

Current Need
Software Engineer

Position Description
Software design, development, test and documentation. Provide technical support for QA and Production; Participate in requirements gathering process in software development projects; Research and evaluate technology solutions and architectures; Communicate with business groups and customers to provide necessary assistance in understanding technical solutions.


Requirements

Minimum Requirements
4+ years experience in software development using C++ , C# or Java and Knowledge of company business processes, data structures and systems; excellent research and analysis skills; excellent communication skills. Experience in computer software design and development. Experience with healthcare insurance business is a plus.

Additional Knowledge & Skills
Must have:
Strong object oriented development skills;

Strong communication skills in technical specifications, system documentation and on-going systems support.

Strong experience in MS Windows 2000/XP/2003 platforms.

Strong knowledge and hands-on experience with one following programming languages: C#, Java (C# is preferred).

Strong knowledge and hands-on experience with relational databases (Oracle preferable) as well as knowledge of SQL language.

Pluses:
Knowledge and experience with Microsoft .NET technology.

Hands-on experience in Oracle database technologies.

Previous experience in scripting languages (Tcl/Tk).

Experience in healthcare claim processing.

Must be reliable and devoted to completing assigned projects on schedule with minimal supervision.

Education
4-year degree in computer science or related field or equivalent experience

Physical Requirements
General Office Demands

Company Statement
McKesson offers a competitive compensation and benefits package.

McKesson is everywhere in healthcare. We offer a wealth of opportunity for individuals with a desire to make a difference in providing industry-leading, integrated healthcare services and solutions. Individuals with the passion to be a part of our entire continuum of patient-focused care. It's you and McKesson - empowering healthcare.

As an equal opportunity employer, McKesson Corporation unites the talents and contributions of all to advance the power of healthcare.

 

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