• Perform product development in accordance with Merge’s methodology and practices;

• Perform software module requirement analysis, design, and test design as assigned;

• Prepare software module specifications, designs, test descriptions and estimates as assigned;

• Implement software modules and unit tests as assigned and conduct appropriate module testing;

• Conduct appropriate verification and validation activities as assigned;

• Detect, report, investigate, and fix product defects as appropriate;

• Assist with escalated customer support investigations;

• Participate in the review of product engineering artifacts (e.g., specifications, designs, test descriptions, implementations, tests, records, reports, etc);

• Assist in the preparation and review of product, engineering, and management plans and reports (e.g., program and project plans) as required;

• Prepare technical reports as required;

• Under minimal direction, prepare updates to system specifications, designs, test descriptions, hazard analysis, verification and validation test procedures, and related documentation supporting software development to known standards;

• Where applicable, mentor less senior team members and peer review product artifacts including requirement specifications, design specifications, code, etc.;

• Engage actively in design and code reviews of work items completed by the team in conjunction with the Team Lead and/or architect;

• Where applicable, interface with customer(s) and Merge staff to gather product requirements, present technical aspects of the product, and understand problems with the product;

• Work effectively in collaboration with other members of the department, or with managers and staff across the organization with whom tasks must be completed;

• Participate in Merge's performance review process, including actively setting product and personal development goals and performing self-assessments;

• Pursue a program of self-development through the use of selected reading, seminars, and participation in continuing education;

• Identify and communicate possible improvements in the work process for customers and peers;

• Perform other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor or upper management.

Required Knowledge & Experience

• C#, C++, Web Development, SQL Server

• Flexibility to work in an Agile or Iterative development model

• Knowledge, skills, training and experience in software-intensive systems;

• Knowledge, skills, training, and experience in software requirements and design engineering skills using a well-defined disciplined engineering process or methodology;

• Familiarity with Microsoft Office or other office automation/productivity software tools;

• Experience with modeling tools is highly recommended;

• Excellent oral and written communication skills;

• Experience with customer interaction is highly recommended;

• Experience in Healthcare Information Systems, Electronic Medical Records, Practice Management, HL7, ANSI Standards 837/835/277/276/270/271 is highly recommended.

• Experience with DICOM is an asset

• Experience with imaging workflow is an asset

• Design pattern experience a plus

Education Requirements

• An undergraduate degree or better in computer science or equivalent discipline or equivalent level of industry related experience;

• 7+ years of related experience in software development.