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Respond by : 10/10/24
Rate: DOE
Type: Contract
Please respond with resume and 3 references preferably supervisor (name, title, company, email, phone number)
Background Check will be performed if a candidate is selected for placement and will have to be passed'
Work Mode: Position will be 4 days remote with 1 day (Tuesdays) required to be onsite at the location listed above. Program will allow candidates who are within the state (Any location within the Texas).
Please do not submit candidates who are currently out of state and are planning to move to Texas. Candidates must already reside in Texas.
Job Description:
Implementation and configuration of the infrastructure for the performance portal pilot
Design, development, and implementation (DD&I) of the performance portal using an agile methodology for all standard SDLC phases that includes, but is not limited to:
o Validation of performance metric requirements
o Creation of Epics/User Stories/Tasks
o Automation of data acquisition from a variety of data sources
o Development of complex SQL scripts
o Testing integration, load and stress
o Deployment / publication internally and externally
Operations support and enhancement of the Performance Portal pilot
This development effort will utilize an agile methodology based upon the approach currently in use at HHSC for the Texas Integrated Eligibility Redesign System (TIERS). As a member of the agile development team, the worker responsibilities may include:
Data acquisition from a variety of data sources for multiple uses.
Developing complex SQL scripts to transform the source data to fit into a dimensional model, then to create views and materialized views in Oracle.
Administering multiple Snowflake databases, including managing access, creating schemas, creating, updating and deleting tables, and monitoring use.
Collaborating with other members of the Data Engineering Team on the design and implementation of an optimal data design.
Verification and validation of SQL scripts and database views.
Developing automated means of performing verification and validation.
Participating in all sprint ceremonies
Work closely with the Architects and Data Engineering Team on implementation designs and data acquisition strategies.
Develop mockups and work with customers for validation
Working closely with other members of the team to address technical problems
Assisting with the implementation and configuration of developmental tools
Producing and maintaining technical specifications, diagrams, or other documentation as needed to support the DD&I efforts
Participation in requirements and design sessions
Interpreting new and changing business requirements to determine the impact and proposing enhancements and changes to meet these new requirements
All other duties as assigned.
II. CANDIDATE SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
| Minimum Requirements: | ||
| Years | Required/Preferred | Experience |
| 8 | Required | Experience designing and developing complex Snowflake SQL scripts that are fast and efficient |
| 8 | Required | Experience administering Snowflake databases, data warehouses or data lakes, including implementing security, tuning and optimization, as well as troubleshooting |
| 8 | Required | Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience as a system analyst for a data analytics, performance management system, or data warehousing project. |
| 8 | Required | Technical writing and diagraming skills, including proficiency with modeling and mapping tools (e.g., Visio, Erwin), and the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and MS Project. |
| 8 | Required | Experience in planning and delivering software platforms used across multiple products and organizational units. |
| 8 | Required | Experience designing and developing scripts using Python |
| 8 | Required | Experience on an agile sprint team |
| 8 | Required | Experience with JIRA software |
| 8 | Required | Experience working with multiple teams concurrently, being able to prioritize and complete work on time with high quality |
| 6 | Preferred | Proven ability to write well designed, testable, efficient code by using best software development practices |
| 4 | Preferred | Understanding of security principles and how they apply to healthcare data |
| 4 | Preferred | Experience with state of the art software components for a performance metrics data visualization or business intelligence environment |
| 4 | Preferred | Excellent oral and written communication skills. |
| 4 | Preferred | Effectively manage multiple responsibilities, prioritize conflicting assignments, and switch quickly between assignments, as required. |
| 4 | Preferred | Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or Business or equivalent experience. |
| 3 | Preferred | Prior experience in the Healthcare Industry |
| 2 | Preferred | Prior experience with an HHS agency |
| 2 | Preferred | Prior experience working with PII or PHI data |
| 2 | Preferred | Prior experience working with HL7 data |
| 2 | Preferred | Prior experience with Azure |
III. TERMS OF SERVICE
Services are expected to start 11/04/2024 and are expected to complete by 08/29/2025. Total estimated hours per Candidate shall not exceed 1640 hours. This service may be amended, renewed, and/or extended providing both parties agree to do so in writing.