Responsibilities:
One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500® corporation, annual revenues during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies™ and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.
Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. For additional information visit www.uhs.com.
The Corporate Information Services Department is seeking a dynamic and talented Associate Software Engineer.
The Associate Software Engineer provides design, development and maintenance of UHS custom clinical applications. Supports and enhances existing Cerner and UHS clinical applications, including upgrade implementations and testing efforts. Takes part in all aspects of solution development including requirements gathering, feature design, implementation and deployment. Must be capable of working independently on large projects. Coordinates and performs work assignments in order to meet deadlines and ensures continued progress toward assignment completion. Uses development tools including Cerner’s Discern Visual Developer (CCL) and an integrated development environment (Komodo, Notepad++, etc).
Monitors the resolution of maintenance or enhancement issues assigned by the UHS Customer Support Center. Provides technical support to UHS entities as needed. Interfaces with the user community regarding application design and support. Shares experience and expertise by collaborating with other members of the team.
Key Responsibilities include:
System Development & Implementation
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Meet regularly with users, IS staff and senior members of the team to develop/modify system specifications, including upkeep of documentation.
- Design, develop and implement custom clinical system enhancements to meet user needs in accordance with UHS Project Development standards and specific project requirements.
- Adhere to structured programming, analysis, and design techniques.
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Follow software development and version control policies and procedures, including the use of a source code management system.
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Document, test and validate application functionality.
- Support the implementation of applications/application upgrades and prepare the appropriate documentation.
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Identify potential system problems and propose ways to avert them.
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Assist in recommending application solutions to meet business needs.
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Create and maintain effective program documentation.
System Maintenance & Support
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Research and resolve Customer Support Center Tickets
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Provide support for major application upgrades.
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Establish and maintain regular communications with user community.
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Provides technical support and guidance to other team members as required.
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Adhere to UHS Service Level and Change Management Policies.
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Provide on-call support as scheduled.
Project Administration
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Track and report project status and progress.
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Ensure strict adherence to work plans, reporting all serious deviations to management.
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Adhere to appropriate UHS Project Management standards.
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Work with external support services, vendors and consultants as needed.
Administration
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Maintain Service Excellence principles.
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Prepare and submit status reports to supervisor as required.
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Prepare and promptly submit all routine and special reports.
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Keep management well informed of activities, needs, problems.
Qualifications:
Position Requirements:
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A minimum of a Associate’s degree in Computer Science/Information Systems (CS/IS) required.
- A CSIS related Bachelor’s degree or equivalent real-world development experience is preferred.
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One or more years of increasingly more responsible programming, web or application development experience is required. Experience with web development, such as HTML, JavaScript and CSS is required, while experience with databases and/or high-level programming languages such as SQL or CCL is a plus.
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Ability to multi-task while effectively managing time and meeting deadlines and a proficiency in English, with excellent written and oral fluency is required.
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Basic knowledge of development standards, application validation, system application implementation, enhancement and support methods and practices.
- Practical knowledge of/hands on experience with:
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Troubleshooting and issue resolution.
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Application development, implementation, enhancement and support methods and practices.
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Computer systems analysis and programming techniques and procedures, such as
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Consulting with users to determine functional specifications.
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Design, development, documentation, analysis, testing, debugging, and modification of programs.
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Familiarity with health care and clinical terminology, comprehension of or experience with project management methods, and the concepts of Agile development is a plus.
Travel Requirements: 0 – 5% domestic US travel (depending on projects).
This opportunity provides the following:
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Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries
- Competitive Compensation
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
- 401k plan with company match
- Generous Paid Time Off
- UHS is a registered trademark of UHS of Delaware, Inc., the management company for Universal Health Services, Inc. and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc. Universal Health Services, Inc. is a holding company and operates through its subsidiaries including its management company, UHS of Delaware, Inc. All healthcare and management operations are conducted by subsidiaries of Universal Health Services, Inc. To the extent any reference to "UHS or UHS facilities" on this website including any statements, articles or other publications contained herein relates to our healthcare or management operations it is referring to Universal Health Services' subsidiaries including UHS of Delaware. Further, the terms "we," "us," "our" or "the company" in such context similarly refer to the operations of Universal Health Services' subsidiaries including UHS of Delaware. Any employment referenced in this website is not with Universal Health Services, Inc. but solely with one of its subsidiaries including but not limited to UHS of Delaware, Inc.
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We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.
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