Watson Health Imaging - Software Engineer

Job description

Job Description:
IBM Watson Health Imaging team is looking for positive and energetic software developers to join our team of healthcare IT software professionals. As a Java Backend Software Developer, you will perform application programming interface (API) and system platform development under minimal supervision and will develop specifications and designs to improve, enhance and resolve problems with those products and code and implement those designs. Prepare updates to system specifications, designs, test descriptions, hazard analysis, validation test procedures, and related documentation supporting software development to known standards. Participate in the review of product engineering artifacts (e.g., specifications, designs, test descriptions, implementations, tests, records, reports, etc.) The person is also expected to provide technical guidance to other team members using their knowledge and experience.

Primary Responsibilities Include
·  Responsible for planning, processing and performing all jobs in an efficient manner autonomously with little assistance from your manager
·  Conduct product development complying with Watson Healthcare's methodology, practices and Quality Management system.
·  Responsible for analysis of current programs including performance, diagnosis and troubleshooting of problem programs, and designing solutions to problematic programming.
·  Design and develop Java and REST APIs for our image analytic platform systems making specific determinations about usability and system performance.
·  Integrating various data storage, data indexing, computing and analytic systems and components in the Watson Health cloud
·  Responsible for utilizing tools and equipment involved in performance of essential functions of programming including measuring instruments.
·  Research and recommend software tools to management.
·  Provide assistance to testers and support personnel as needed to determine system problems.
·  Review, to the extent possible, changes in code and the environment that will affect system performance.
Required Professional and Technical Expertise:
·  Strong java programming skills
·  Experience with digital image processing algorithms / image analytics
·  Experience in Healthcare Information Systems, Electronic Medical Records (EMR), Healthcare Systems Interoperability (IHE), HL7, DICOM
·  Experience with scripting languages; ideally Python preferred .Will consider other languages as well
·  Minimum 3 years' experience developing in a Java environment and large code base systems
·  Knowledge, skills, training, and experience in software requirements and design engineering skills using a well-defined disciplined engineering process and methodology
·  Proficiency with engineering dev tools (ie. Eclipse, RTC. Jira, RAD, SVN, Git, Maven, Nexus, Jenkins)
·  Experience with open source software frameworks, applications and tools (apache etc…)
·  Ability to work in an Agile development / SCRUM model
·  Excellent oral and written communication skills Preferred Professional and Technical Expertise:
·  Algorithms and data structures
·  Data modeling skills in terms of problem solving, knowledge representation, what needs to be persisted versus transient
·  Experience with delivering cloud application products and “as a Service” offerings
·  Experience with Natural Language Processing and Text Mining analytics
·  Knowledge and experience with HIPAA compliancy
·  Familiarity with automation software tools

Auto req ID

118033BR
Required Education

Bachelor's Degree
Role ( Job Role )

Software Developer
State / Province

CALIFORNIA
Primary job category

Software Development & Support
Contract type

Regular
Employment Type

Full-Time
ERBP

Yes
Is this role a commissionable/sales incentive based position?

No
Travel Required

No Travel
IBM Business Group

Watson Health
Preferred Education

Master's Degree
City / Township / Village

SAN JOSE
EO Statement

IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.
Required Technical and Professional Expertise

·  Strong java programming skills
·  Experience with digital image processing algorithms / image analytics
·  Experience in Healthcare Information Systems, Electronic Medical Records (EMR), Healthcare Systems Interoperability (IHE), HL7, DICOM
·  Experience with scripting languages; ideally Python preferred .Will consider other languages as well
·  Minimum 3 years' experience developing in a Java environment and large code base systems
·  Knowledge, skills, training, and experience in software requirements and design engineering skills using a well-defined disciplined engineering process and methodology
·  Proficiency with engineering dev tools (ie. Eclipse, RTC. Jira, RAD, SVN, Git, Maven, Nexus, Jenkins)
·  Experience with open source software frameworks, applications and tools (apache etc…)
·  Ability to work in an Agile development / SCRUM model
·  Excellent oral and written communication skills
Skill-keywords

Cloud, Big Data, Analytics, Watson Healthcare
Country

United States
Preferred Technical and Professional Experience

·  Algorithms and data structures
·  Data modeling skills in terms of problem solving, knowledge representation, what needs to be persisted versus transient
·  Experience with delivering cloud application products and “as a Service” offerings
·  Experience with Natural Language Processing and Text Mining analytics
·  Knowledge and experience with HIPAA compliancy
·  Familiarity with automation software tools
Eligibility Requirements

·  none
Position Type

Professional
New Collar Role

No