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Job Req ID:  114003

Software Engineer

The Center for Data Science in Emergency Medicine (CDEM) at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine is seeking a passionate Software Engineer to join our dynamic research team. In this role, you won't just be writing code – you'll be improving healthcare delivery and patient outcomes through your contributions to the development of artificial intelligence-enabled clinical decision support. Do you thrive where technology meets medicine? At CDEM, we believe the future of healthcare hinges on collaboration between brilliant minds in medicine and engineering. Here, you won't just be a software engineer; you'll be an innovator directly impacting patient lives. Your code will have a real-world consequence, improving the well-being of thousands. This is your chance to embrace a challenging and rewarding role at the forefront of healthcare technology.


Specific Duties & Responsibilities

  • Troubleshoot and optimize performance of large-scale SQL databases within Azure using advanced query tuning techniques. Ensure high availability and scalability for healthcare data pipelines.
  • Develop and maintain data dictionaries to standardize data definitions across the team. Lead weekly code reviews to ensure adherence to best practices for data cleaning, transformation, and analysis.
  • Document code using industry-standard tools (e.g., Sphinx) and maintain a version control system (e.g., Git) to facilitate collaboration and code rollback if necessary.
  • Develop clear and concise user stories and technical documentation for complex data science projects. Utilize data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, PowerBI) to effectively communicate workflows to non-technical stakeholders.
  • Develop and implement machine learning models (e.g., Random Forests) to predict patient readmission risks or identify potential fraud cases within healthcare claims data.
  • Develop and maintain secure and scalable healthcare applications using frameworks like USCDI that seamlessly integrate with Epic EHR for improved clinical decision support.
  • Develop expertise in the medical domain by actively acquiring a strong understanding of medical terminology, disease processes, and relevant clinical data. This knowledge will be used to effectively analyze and interpret healthcare datasets for AI model development.
  • Translate medical knowledge into actionable insights: You will act as a bridge between the medical and data science worlds. By understanding the medical context and implications, you'll translate complex medical information into a format suitable for machine learning algorithms.
  • Stay abreast of cutting-edge advancements in AI (e.g., Generative AI for synthetic data generation) and healthcare technology (e.g., wearable biosensors) by attending industry conferences and workshops. Proactively research and integrate these advancements into ongoing projects to improve efficiency and accuracy.
  • Mentor junior developers by conducting code reviews, providing constructive feedback, and offering guidance on best practices for designing, developing, and testing healthcare applications. Develop and deliver training sessions on new technologies and healthcare data management tools.
  • Champion innovative approaches to healthcare software development. Conduct research to identify emerging technologies and propose novel solutions that integrate seamlessly with existing healthcare infrastructure. Present findings and recommendations to leadership to influence the future direction of healthcare software development within the team.


Special Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Experience with accessing and retrieving data in common database platforms using Microsoft SQL Server, including developing and maintain stored procedures and functions.
  • Thorough knowledge of, and demonstrable experience, with multiple programming languages including Python and SQL.
  • Experience interpreting and analyzing healthcare data (e.g., Epic, Cerner).
  • Ability to work within multiple operating systems including Windows, Unix and Docker.


Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree.
  • Five years related experience.
  • Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with cloud integration (Azure preferred)
  • Prior experience with healthcare data and, in particular, EPIC clarity/caboodle databases.
  • Prior experience with common healthcare APIs and interoperability standards including HL7 version 2 and FHIR/SMART on FHIR.
  • Advanced capabilities in SQL-MS SQL (including T-SQL, ability to create views, stored procedures, SSIS packages, user defined functions, etc.)
  • Web app platforms: Vue.JS or similar JavaScript framework.
  • Experience with source control: SVN, Git and Gitlow.

 

 

Classified Title: Software Engineer 
Role/Level/Range: ATP/04/PE  
Starting Salary Range: $72,600 - $127,000 Annually ($90,000 targeted; Commensurate with experience) 
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm 
Exempt Status: Exempt 
Location: Hybrid/Mount Washington Campus 
Department name: ​​​​​​​SOM Em Med Research 
Personnel area: School of Medicine 

 

 

Total Rewards
The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University’s salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education/training and other qualifications. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.

Education and Experience Equivalency
Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines: JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.

Applicants Completing Studies
Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

Background Checks
The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.

Diversity and Inclusion
The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.

Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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Accommodation Information
If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the Talent Acquisition Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711. For more information about workplace accommodations or accessibility at Johns Hopkins University, please visit https://accessibility.jhu.edu/.

Vaccine Requirements
Johns Hopkins has mandated COVID-19 and influenza vaccines, as applicable. The COVID-19 vaccine does not apply to positions located in the State of Florida. Exceptions to the COVID and flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry. For additional information, applicants for SOM positions should visit https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine/ and all other JHU applicants should visit https://covidinfo.jhu.edu/health-safety/covid-vaccination-information/.

The following additional provisions may apply, depending upon campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.
The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.
Hybrid: On-site 3-4 days a week

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