Software Engineer Intern

DSS, Inc. is a leading health information software development and systems integration company, offering services and solutions utilized daily by thousands of clinicians and administrative staff across both public and private sectors nationwide.

Overview

The Software Engineer Intern promotes DSS, Inc.’s mission by providing the highest quality software within a structured maturity model environment.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident. (Authorized to work in the US without current or future visa sponsorship.)

• Must be able to pass a Federal background check

• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.

• We are unable to accept applicants on student visas

The Software Engineer Intern will:

• Be afforded training and mentoring to effectively use the chosen development tools to write new API modules for existing products, APIs for new products, design and develop routines, create and modify files, contribute to project plans, perform product maintenance, and assist in providing solutions to problems as required.

• Be a key member of the DSS project team and be involved in all aspects of the application including analysis, requirement documentation, design, development and test site deployment.

• Work on web enabling projects for all existing and new projects.

• Be willing to accept coaching in order to remove barriers and have effective working relationships.

• Developing, building, debugging, coding and testing.

• Work on development of new features within existing products.

• Work on development of new products.

•  Contributing to project plans.

• Adhering strictly to documentation requirements.

• Adhering strictly to update deadlines.

• Provides feedback to the development team on a regular basis.

• Sharing development experiences.

• In addition, the Software Engineer Intern is responsible for written and verbal communication with other team members, documentation of version notes, technical manuals, work activities and other work processes.

Security and Privacy Responsibilities:

Individuals working for DSS or any Subsidiary will be subject to security and privacy requirements as explained in HIPAA, FedRAMP, and NIST 800-53. Additionally, they are required to undergo specific FedRAMP training to ensure compliance with all associated controls and responsibilities in the day-to-day performance of their duties. Individuals working in departments that are considered to be in the high-risk category will be required to undergo advanced training based on their role and level of access. Individuals with access to modify data and the configuration baseline will require further training.

The preceding functions are examples of the work performed by employees assigned to this job classification.  Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind work assignments and make a reasonable accommodation as needed.

Required Skills:

• Demonstrated ability as a Process Oriented Programmer.

• API development skills.

• Demonstrated ability to translate business requirements into technical designs

• Demonstrated ability to identify, prioritize, and execute tasks to meet critical project deadlines

• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal direct management

• Detail-oriented and Goal Oriented.

• Ability to work effectively (maintaining accuracy and sensitivity) under tight timelines and schedules

• Ability to sense the importance or impact of issues and situations and take appropriate actions

• Ability to work from an organizational perspective as well as independently and as a contributing team member.

• Possess excellent listening skills and a commitment to communicating (verbally and in writing) in a clear, concise and timely manner at all times

• Ability to organize time effectively while identifying barriers to progress, proposing solutions and setting priorities

• Ability to be effective in a rapidly growing organization

•  Ability to handle large volumes of email (approximately 25 to 50 emails daily).

Education:

• At least 2 years college.

• College, internship or work project experience desired.

• Knowledge of or experience with E H R (Electronic Health Record) software a plus .net development skills highly desired

Physical Demands:

Standing

5% per day

Sitting

85% per day

Walking

5% per day

Stooping

5% per day

Lifting

• If traveling, ability to lift up to 50 lbs. unassisted (luggage, laptop etc.)

• Up to 10 lbs. unassisted, several times a day (laptop, office equipment, office supplies, etc.)

Computer Work

80% per day

Telephone Work

10% per day

Reading

80% per day

Other, please specify

• Travel unassisted up to 25% per year, via common carrier and/or personal automobile.

DSS Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

If you need an accommodation seeking employment with DSS, Inc., please email [email protected] or call (561) 284-7373. Accommodations are made on a case-by-case basis.