Application Developer
Hearst · Carmel, Durham · $85,000–$100,000 (stated in the posting)
In Some Jobs You Take Orders. In This One, You Write History.
Join the healthcare information technology team that’s turning drug and medical device data into knowledge used by thousands of hospitals, the majority of U.S. health plans, retail pharmacies and pharmacy benefit managers, and millions of health care decision-makers throughout the world. Partnering with our information system developer and healthcare institution customers, you’ll help evolve leading-edge thinking into reality and make a measurable difference in improving human health.
We’re looking for people who are intelligent, productive, committed, willing and able to go above and beyond, passionate about making a difference, innovative and energized. You’ll play an essential role in a successful company’s continued growth.
Are you ready for this exciting challenge?
First Databank (FDB) is currently seeking an FDB Prizm Application Specialist (Developer) to join the Quality Management team. The FDB Prizm Application Specialist (Developer) plays a critical role in the design, development, maintenance, testing, and continuous improvement of the Prizm Medical Device Database and its Medical Device Data Management System (MDMS), ensuring the reliability, effectiveness, scalability, and data integrity of FDB’s medical device data solutions.
This role covers the database, MDMS user interface, supporting data workflows, ETL processes, APIs, and AI-enabled tools that enhance system capabilities. It includes writing, reviewing, testing, and maintaining AI-assisted and manually generated code; managing data integrations from FDA sources, categorization sources, client APIs, and data files; and developing AI-driven automation to improve data throughput, consistency, validation, and overall data quality. The developer will work closely with the database administrators, build team, Quality Management, and other cross-functional partners to ensure reliable data builds, effective issue resolution, and continued improvement of Prizm-related systems.
This position is based in our Carmel, IN or Durham, NC office and follows a hybrid work model, with an expectation to work on-site at least three days per week.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the design, development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the Prizm Medical Device Database.
- Own and implement the Medical Device Data Management System (MDMS), including scalable database and UI solutions that support web applications and data-driven workflows.
- Leverage Python to automate data workflows, create and maintain ETL and integration pipelines, validate incoming medical device data, and enhance back-end systems linked to MDMS front-end interfaces.
- Manage ETL processes that ingest, transform, validate, and load medical device data from various internal and external sources, including FDA data sources, categorization sources, client APIs, and client or vendor data files.
- Implement and refine MDMS user-facing features using HTML, CSS, Java, and templating engines to support efficient workflows and clear data presentation.
- Use modern AI-assisted development tools, such as Cline and Cursor, to improve productivity, code quality, documentation, and testing while reviewing and validating AI-generated code before release.
- Develop, evaluate, and integrate AI-enabled tools, validation routines, and workflow automations into the MDMS and supporting data pipelines to enhance system capabilities, increase data output, and improve the quality, consistency, and validation of medical device data.
- Analyze complex medical device datasets to identify trends, data integrity issues, normalization needs, and opportunities for database optimization or schema redesign.
- Partner with the Prizm database administrator on database-related planning, schema and data model considerations, query optimization, performance monitoring, deployment coordination, and production support activities.
- Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation of data models, architecture, code, workflows, release/change processes, work instructions, and training materials for cross-functional teams.
- Monitor and troubleshoot MDMS and database performance, implementing indexes, partitioning, query tuning, and other optimization techniques to ensure availability, reliability, and responsiveness.
- Ensure ETLs function properly and on a scheduled cadence and frequency.
- Troubleshoot API, integration, ETL, and data build issues, including APIs used in build processes, and assist the build team in diagnosing and resolving Prizm-related issues throughout build, QA, and release workflows.
- Collaborate with Quality Management, clinical/content, product, technology, database administration, and build teams to translate business and data requirements into reliable MDMS enhancements; perform other duties as assigned.
Required Skills
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, interpersonal, and organizational skills, with the ability to own technical work from requirements through delivery.
- Proficiency developing, reviewing, testing, and debugging applications written in Python, Java, CSS, and HTML, including AI-assisted and manually generated code.
- Working knowledge of relational database design, data modeling, data integrity principles, workflow automation, and performance optimization for data-driven systems.
- Experience with ETL/data integration concepts, API troubleshooting, data mapping, data validation, and ingestion of structured or semi-structured data files from multiple sources.
- Ability to evaluate, develop, integrate, and validate AI-enabled tools or automation within data management workflows while maintaining appropriate human review, data quality, and documentation standards.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, including the ability to work effectively with a database administrator, build team, and cross-functional stakeholders; well organized work habits with attention to detail and a commitment to quality improvements.
Required Experience
- Associate degree in MIS, CIS, Computer Science, or related field; equivalent professional experience may be considered.
- 3-5 years of software development experience with Python, Java, CSS, and HTML.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience developing database-backed web applications, data management systems, ETL/data integration pipelines, Python automation workflows, and API integrations.
- Experience developing AI-enabled tools or integrations, including Cline, Cursor, or similar platforms, that improve system capabilities, data output, and data quality.
- Experience working with FDA data sources, categorization data, client APIs, client or vendor data files, data build processes, or production support workflows.
Accommodations
We are committed to an accessible application process. If you need an accommodation to apply, please contact accommodations@fdbhealth.com. This email address is for accommodation requests only.
Benefits
This role is also eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; a 401(k) retirement plan; a flexible spending account; paid holidays; paid time off; an employee assistance program; and other company benefits.
Compensation
The base salary range below is the Company's good-faith estimate for this position in the posted work location at the time of posting. Final starting salary will be based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to skills, experience, training, certifications, education, location and market considerations.