Senior - Software Engineer

Sr. Software Engineer / Sr. Application Engineer
Job Identification
Sr. Software Engineer

At HCA Healthcare, we are driven by a single mission: Above all else, we are committed to the care and improvement of human life. That's more than just a privilege. At HCA Healthcare, it is our calling. Since our founding more than 50 years ago, we have followed a vision of healthcare the way it should be: patient-centered, constantly evolving and constantly improving, practiced with integrity and compassion. We all have a role in making this vision a reality. Together, we can improve more lives in more ways.

Job Summary:

The Senior Software Engineer (Sr. Application Engineer) develops and delivers high-quality software solutions using Java and modern web technologies to support ERP and enterprise systems at HCA Healthcare. This role partners with cross-functional teams to design, build, and maintain scalable, secure, and maintainable applications aligned with enterprise standards.

The Engineer coordinates with a larger team of development resources to enforce processes and review output to ensure predictability and quality of deliverables. The candidate should have a strong understanding of object-oriented programming, software engineering principles, and experience designing and developing end-to-end enterprise solutions in an Agile/Lean development environment.

This role provides key problem resolution for production systems and contributes to continuous improvement in development practices. The Engineer develops strong relationships across ITG and business teams, strategically designing and implementing solutions that meet enterprise needs. The candidate must be a highly motivated self-starter committed to delivering high-quality solutions within agreed timelines.

Responsibilities:

Develop and participate with other teams on project/product releases
Actively participate in complex design and development assignments
Design, develop, test, and deploy scalable enterprise software solutions
Thoroughly understand assigned applications and system architecture
Conduct research to evaluate and adopt new technologies where appropriate
Collaborate with business analysts, product owners, and stakeholders on requirements
Write technical specifications and maintain detailed documentation
Accurately estimate assigned project tasks
Develop software in alignment with HCA standards and best practices
Direct and enforce quality measures for deliverables
Support and maintain production systems; participate in troubleshooting activities
Lead or contribute to root cause analysis and issue resolution
Build strong relationships within the department and across the organization
Oversee and participate in day-to-day support and maintenance activities
Work on assignments involving a variety of technologies (legacy and modern)
Mentor and guide other engineers on applications, architecture, and best practices
Participate in continuous improvement of development processes and tools
Work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment
Direct the performance of simple to moderately complex programming assignments

Skills, Abilities, and Behaviors:

Excellent problem solving and critical thinking skills Required
Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently Required
Strong written and verbal communication skills with effective collaboration Required
Proficiency with Java Required
Strong understanding of object-oriented programming and software design patterns Required
Experience with web frameworks - Vue (primary), Angular, React
Experience with HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript Required
Experience with SQL and relational databases Required
Experience designing and consuming REST APIs Required
Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure preferred) Preferred
Experience with Groovy/Grails and/or other Java DSL Required

Education and Experience:

Bachelors degree in relevant field or equivalent experience Required
5+ years of relevant work experience Required

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