Performant Financial

Senior Database Programmer

Performant Financial$86K — $109K *
Plano, TX 75025In-Person
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree plus 2-4 years of experience, Master's degree a plus
  • Preferred experience in the healthcare industry, especially with providers and networks
  • Advanced SQL skills, ideally with MS SQL Server
  • Proficiency using AI tools for developing prompts/agents
  • Strong skills in systems programming and debugging
  • Familiarity with distributed systems, networking protocols, and database internals
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities

Responsibilities

  • Develop, maintain, and optimize complex SQL queries and stored procedures
  • Review and refactor code for improved maintainability and efficiency
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams for feature integration
  • Author technical reports and contribute to the knowledge base
  • Manage information systems to ensure data integrity and documentation
  • Participate in technical conferences and workshops
  • Present work findings to department members and external consultants

Benefits

  • 401k plan with employer match
  • Flexible paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
Full Job Description
Position Overview
This role plays a key role in the strategic development and optimization of infrastructure software. Requires independent design, implementation, and enhancement of core system components, with a focus on scalability, reliability, and performance. Leads troubleshooting efforts for complex software defects, mentors junior team members, and collaborates with cross-functional teams to integrate new technologies and features.

What You'll Do:
  • Develop, maintain, and optimize complex SQL queries, stored procedures, functions, and views to support data processing, data QA, and operational workflows
  • Review and refactor code for maintainability, efficiency, and adherence to best practices, mentoring junior programmers in technical skills and standards
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including network engineers, database administrators, and security specialists, to integrate new features and technologies
  • Author technical reports, contribute to the company's knowledge base, and present findings and recommendations to technical leadership
  • Manage information systems, oversee data integrity, and ensure proper documentation and version control for all technical deliverables
  • Participate in technical conferences, workshops, and external collaborations to stay abreast of industry trends and innovations
  • Attend company training and regional training in area of expertise
  • Present own work to members of department and external consultants and external professional meetings


What You'll Bring to Zelis:
  • Bachelor's degree plus 2-4 years experience, Master's degree a plus
  • Experience working in healthcare industry preferred, especially with providers and networks
  • Advanced SQL skills, preferably MS SQL Server
  • Proficiency using AI tools skillfully with an understanding of how to develop/create intelligent prompts and/or agents
  • Advanced proficiency in systems programming and debugging
  • Experience with distributed systems, networking protocols, and database internals
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Work experience in healthcare industry preferred, especially with providers and networks


Please note at this time we are unable to proceed with candidates who require visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Location and Workplace Flexibility

Zelis is headquartered in the U.S., with multiple locations across the country and in Hyderabad, India. Check out our locations to learn more about our offices. All employee work locations are based on the needs of the position and are determined by the Leadership team. In-office work and activities vary based on work and team objectives in accordance with Company policies.

While location expectations vary by role, candidates within approximately 50 miles of a U.S. office are generally preferred to support collaboration when needed. Our hybrid approach is flexible, and in-office presence is guided by team and business needs rather than a fixed weekly schedule.

Base Salary Range
$86,000.00 - $109,250.00

At Zelis we are committed to providing fair and equitable compensation packages. The base salary range allows us to make an offer that considers multiple individualized factors, including experience, education, qualifications, as well as job-related and industry-related knowledge and skills, etc. Base pay is just one part of our Total Rewards package, which may also include discretionary bonus plans, commissions, or other incentives depending on the role.

Zelis' full-time associates are eligible for a highly competitive benefits package as well, which demonstrates our commitment to our employees' health, well-being, and financial protection. The US-based benefits include a 401k plan with employer match, flexible paid time off, holidays, parental leaves, life and disability insurance, and health benefits including medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities, duties, and skills from time to time.

About Performant Financial

Performant Financial Corporation is a business services company that provides technology-enabled recovery and related analytics services in the United States. The company primarily offers recovery services to the government and private clients in various markets, such as healthcare, student loans, and general collections. Performant Financial Corporation was founded in 1976 and is headquartered in Livermore, California.
Learn more about Performant Financial
Size
1,269 employees
Market Cap
$237.8 million
Industry
Net Income
-$21.5 million
Founded
1976
5 Year Trend
-2.5%
Revenue
$159.7 million
NASDAQ

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