"WebMD (NASDAQ: WMBD) is the most recognized and trusted brand of health information and the leading provider of health information services, serving consumers, physicians, healthcare professionals, employers and health plans through our public and private online portals and WebMD the Magazine. [More than 60 million unique visitors access the WebMD Health Network each month.] The WebMD Health Network includes WebMD, Medscape, MedicineNet, emedicine, emedicineHealth, RxList, and . Our goal at WebMD is to educate consumers with the most reliable, timely, and accurate health information available. We empower consumers to take a more active role in their care by providing engaging, relevant and credible health and wellness information across our more than 60 health, wellness and lifestyle centers. The centers feature medically-reviewed information, news, communities, and personalized health assessments by topic. WebMD’s award-winning editorial team leads in journalism, content creation and community services, while our medical editors provide expert insights. Our world-class health experts deepen the community experience by offering health and wellness support. We offer broadcast-quality videos featuring real stories and expert interviews. The popular WebMD Symptom Checker features an interactive graphic interface and helps people pinpoint potential conditions associated with their physical symptoms.
WebMD is unique in that we are providing comprehensive mobile health applications both for consumers, with WebMD Mobile, and physicians, with Medscape Mobile. WebMD Mobile combines a symptom checker, comprehensive drug and treatment database, and essential first aid information. Medscape Mobile provides the most comprehensive drug information for healthcare professionals, clinical reference tools, and continuing medical education on a mobile device. It’s the only medical application to deliver specialty-specific news and medical education that leverages the assets of Medscape’s award winning editorial content.
WebMD Health Services is looking for an experienced lead software developer to help create our next generation of web-based health management applications. As a Product Development lead, you will guide the overall technical direction of a cross-functional team that includes other developers, testers, UI designers, and the product owner to successfully deliver market leading solutions to our private portal clients. An ideal candidate has prior experience leading cross-functionally using Scrum or XP methodology
Elaborate product requirements and define acceptance criteria with team
Implement test fixtures, acceptance tests, and unit tests to drive development
Implement software making appropriate use of software design patterns and best practices
Demonstrate shippable quality code to achieve story acceptane
Ensure the effective use of daily stand-ups, iteration planning meetings, and retrospective
Review the implementation of other software developers and testers to ensure results
Provide mentoring to other software developers and testers
Drive architectural decision making within a cross-functional team
Education:
BS/MS in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent work experience
Experience:
8+ years software development experience
2+ years experience in a lead or architecture role
Prior experience with Windows, C#/.NET, and SQL
Prior experience developing large-scale web-based systems
Prior experience working on a Scrum or XP team preferred
Skills & Certification:
Proficient with design patterns, object oriented development, and agile methodology
Independent time management skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to lead and mentor
