1. Works with the Project Manager, end users and other programmers to establish system design and architecture.
   • Works with users, Team Leader, and other members of the group to determine a project specification.
   • Helps define and ensure understanding of business logic and process flow through real-life observation.
   • Ensures comprehension of the business purpose through discussion and evaluation of the processes by interacting with end users.
   • Suggests and recommends innovative alternatives to solving problems.
2. Researches, defines and applies new technologies to solve business needs.
   • Reads about, researches, and understands new technologies and principles that are gaining traction in the industry.
   • Once identified, produces and explains sample projects that use new technologies to development staff.
   • Determines the applicability and relevance on new technology to future projects.
   • Develops, participates and maintains the PCH Developer Playbook which defines the standards for application development within the department.
3. Communicates regularly with project team and produces system prototypes.
   • Initiates project review meetings during the development life cycle with team members and end users.
   • Prepares prototypes and written documentation to communicate ideas and vision to project team.
   • Actively participates in the development life cycle by anticipating problems and recommending alternative solutions.
4. Focuses on the business purpose and effectiveness of the solution in meeting the need in a timely way.
   • Demonstrated comprehension of the business process and purpose of systems developed.
   • Adjusts and aligns development strategy to deliver a timely and relevant solution.
   • Understand the cost/benefit of alternative solutions.
   • Balanced the risk of new programming approaches with the need for a fast, effective outcome.
5. Is a team player in IT.
   • Participates in training initiatives for programmers and users.
   • Attends and participates in regular programmer group meeting.
   • Maintains knowledge of current and future technologies by attending developers conferences, training labs, reading, and experimentation with new technologies in the workplace.
   • Highlights new technologies that have a potential to impact PCH and educates other members of the group.
   • Undertakes projects for the Director of Development and CIO on an as needed basis
   • Develops creative and innovative initiatives to improve the services offered by the department.
   • Meets with IT on weekly basis to review current issues/projects.
6. Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested.

Mission

To advance hope, healing and the best healthcare for children and their families

Vision

Phoenix Children's will be the leading pediatric health system in the Southwest, nationally recognized for exceptional care, innovative research and advanced medical education.

We realize this vision by:

• Offering the most comprehensive care across ages, communities and specialties
• Investing in innovative research, including emerging treatments, tools and technologies
• Advancing education and training to shape the next generation of clinical leaders
• Advocating for the health and well-being of children and families

Values

• We place children and families at the center of all we do
• We deliver exceptional care, every day and in every way
• We collaborate with colleagues, partners and communities to amplify our impact
• We set the standards of pediatric healthcare today, and innovate for the future
• We are accountable for making the highest quality care accessible and affordable