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Sr Software Engineer- Oracle HCM

Company: Altera Digital Health

Location: Remote

Posted Jun 09, 2024

Altera, a subsidiary of N. Harris Computer Corporation, offers health IT solutions globally, including Sunrise™, Paragon®, Altera TouchWorks®, Altera Opal, STAR™, HealthQuest™, and dbMotion™. The company is driving innovation in healthcare technology, aiming to elevate care delivery and foster healthier communities. The Sr. Software Engineer role involves design, development, testing, documentation, and team knowledge expansion. Key responsibilities include business solution alignment, collaboration with Functional/Business Analysts, creation of tech-functional design specifications, code reviews, and reporting project status. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field, at least two years of Oracle HCM cloud implementation experience, and 5+ years of software development lifecycle experience. Desired skills include Oracle HCM Cloud technologies, OCI/Oracle PaaS Development Services, Agile/Jira, and collaboration with IT disciplines. The salary range is $120,000—$145,000 USD.

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