The Role
Develop and support healthcare business applications using PHP/LAMP, SQL, JavaScript, Azure, and Linux. Translate complex requirements into technical solutions, perform systems analysis, integrations, testing, documentation, and reporting. Work with HL7/FHIR, EHR/EMR systems, and healthcare workflows. Resolve application issues, train users, collaborate with business and clinical teams, and mentor junior developers.
Summary Generated by Built In
We are looking for an experienced Senior Systems Developer to join a long-term healthcare technology environment, responsible for developing, enhancing and supporting business-critical applications.
The ideal candidate will have strong PHP/LAMP, SQL, systems development and integration experience, together with proven exposure to E-Health applications and HL7/FHIR.
RequirementsKey Responsibilities
- Perform systems development and enhancement to various in-house developed health-related business applications.
- Conduct advanced business systems analysis.
- Execute advanced data analytics and prepare dashboard and management reports.
- Collaborate with the team to design, develop, and implement applications aligned with business requirements and technical specifications.
- Analyse and translate complex business requirements into well-structured technical solutions.
- Rapidly learn and adapt to healthcare-specific concepts and business processes.
- Conduct code reviews, develop test plans, and perform unit, automated, and regression testing.
- Ensure systems documentation is kept up to date.
- Interact with customers for fault resolution and training on new and modified applications.
- Liaise with Business teams, Application Support, and IT teams to identify and resolve issues.
- Assist with training users.
- Mentor junior developers and assist other developers in areas they are less familiar with.
- Plan, organise, and control own work effort, including regular progress feedback to relevant areas.
- Perform any other related tasks as required by the line manager.
- LAMP Stack Development: Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP.
- HTML: Hypertext Markup Language.
- PHP: Hypertext Preprocessor.
- SQL: Structured Query Language, including complex queries.
- Database Design and Management.
- Advanced JavaScript Programming.
- XML (Extensible Markup Language).
- Object-Oriented Development.
- Data Analysis using tools such as Microsoft Power BI.
- Development of customised web-based reports and dashboards.
- Azure Virtual Server Design and Administration.
- Advanced Linux server administration.
- HL7 Coding and Systems Integration via Mirth/NextGen.
- Sound knowledge of the South African Health Normative Standard Framework and underlying profiles and technologies.
- Use of Microsoft DevOps environment.
- Knowledge of the development of E-Health applications.
- Analysis and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to interpret business requirements and translate them into systems design.
- Development of applications from technical specifications.
- Code reviews and testing (unit, automated, regression).
- Documentation and user training.
- Collaboration with clinical staff, system administrators, and other departments.
- Mentoring junior developers.
- Degree/National Diploma in Computer Science/Information Technology with at least 9 years of experience in information systems design and development.
OR
- Grade 12 with at least 11 years of experience in information systems design and development.
- System analysis and system design experience: 9 years.
- Strong object-oriented development: 9 years.
- Experience in application configuration, maintenance, and support: 9 years.
- Systems integrations: 5 years.
- Strong understanding of front-end technologies (HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, XML, PHP): 9 years.
- Experience with responsive web design and accessibility standards: 9 years.
- Knowledge of backend technologies (APIs, database management using SQL databases): 9 years.
- Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, Amazon): 5 years.
- Expertise in handling and processing large datasets: 9 years.
- Experience with data integration tools and technologies (ETL, data warehousing, data analytics frameworks): 9 years.
- Strong understanding of security best practices (data encryption, secure coding, authentication, authorisation, compliance with ICT regulations): 9 years.
- Strong debugging skills and familiarity with debugging tools: 9 years.
- Understanding of healthcare data standards (HL7, FHIR): 3 years.
- Knowledge of Electronic Health Records (EHR), Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems and/or electronic health patient-centric systems: 3 years.
- Awareness of healthcare workflows and processes (patient management, billing, insurance processing): 3 years.
- Familiarity with integrating health applications with other systems (HL7 interfaces, APIs for clinical systems): 3 years.
- Experience with interoperability protocols (HL7, DICOM, FHIR): 3 years.
- Strong analytical skills to understand complex requirements and design efficient solutions: 9 years.
- Ability to work effectively in a team, mentor junior developers, and collaborate with other departments: 9 years.
- Ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical team members and vice versa: 9 years.
- Strong Linux server setup, configuration, and management: 5 years.
- Providing training to end users: 9 years.
Skills Required
- Degree or National Diploma in Computer Science or Information Technology with at least 9 years of information systems design and development experience
- Alternatively, Grade 12 with at least 11 years of information systems design and development experience
- 9 years of system analysis and system design experience
- 9 years of object-oriented development experience
- 9 years of application configuration, maintenance, and support experience
- 5 years of systems integration experience
- 9 years of experience with HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, XML, and PHP
- 9 years of responsive web design and accessibility standards experience
- 9 years of backend development involving APIs and SQL database management
- 5 years of cloud platform experience with Azure or Amazon
- 9 years of experience handling and processing large datasets
- 9 years of experience with ETL, data warehousing, and data analytics frameworks
- 9 years of secure coding, encryption, authentication, authorization, and ICT compliance experience
- 9 years of debugging experience and familiarity with debugging tools
- 3 years of healthcare data standards experience, including HL7 and FHIR
- 3 years of EHR, EMR, or electronic health patient-centric systems experience
- 3 years of experience with healthcare workflows such as patient management, billing, and insurance processing
- 3 years of experience integrating health applications through HL7 interfaces and clinical APIs
- 3 years of experience with HL7, DICOM, and FHIR interoperability protocols
- 9 years of analytical skills for complex requirements and efficient solution design
- 9 years of teamwork, mentoring, and cross-department collaboration experience
- 9 years of experience explaining technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
- 5 years of Linux server setup, configuration, and management experience
- 9 years of end-user training experience
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