Software Developer

Job Description: Software Engineer

Department: Information Technology

Location: Shirpur Hospital (On-site)

Job Summary

The Software Engineer is responsible for developing, customizing, integrating, and maintaining hospital software systems including the Hospital Management Information System (HMIS), Electronic Medical Records (EMR), PACS, LIS, and other clinical/non-clinical applications. The role ensures smooth software operations, data integrity, and compliance with healthcare IT standards such as HL7, FHIR, and ABDM (Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission).

Key Responsibilities 1. Application Development & Customization

• Design, develop, and maintain hospital-specific software modules and applications.
• Customize and enhance existing HMIS/EMR/PACS/LIS functionalities based on user feedback and workflow requirements.

• Integrate third-party APIs and systems (billing, pharmacy, lab, radiology, etc.).

• System Integration & Interoperability

• Work on HL7/FHIR-based integrations between HMIS, PACS, LIS, and other healthcare systems.

• Collaborate with vendors and internal teams to ensure data interoperability and ABDM compliance.

• Develop middleware or data interfaces where required.

• Database Management

• Design and optimize SQL databases for hospital applications.

• Manage data backups, data migration, and performance tuning.

• Ensure data security and compliance with hospital IT policies and healthcare regulations.

• Support & Maintenance

• Provide second-level support for hospital software issues raised by the IT Helpdesk.

• Troubleshoot application errors and coordinate with vendors for escalations.

• Conduct periodic system health checks and apply software patches or upgrades.

• Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain detailed technical documentation for all customizations and integrations.

• Ensure all developments meet healthcare IT compliance standards (HL7, FHIR, ABDM, DISHA).

Key Skills and Competencies

• knowledge of Windows OS, and MS Office suite.
• Basic understanding of networking (LAN/WAN, IP addressing, switches, routers).
• Understand and Trouble shoot hands on in crimping Network and telephone cables, connectors
• Familiarity with HMIS, PACS, or HIS systems in a healthcare setup preferred.
• Good analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Customer service orientation and ability to handle users patiently.
• Good communication and coordination skills.

Qualifications and Experience

Education: Diploma / B.Sc. / BCA in Computer Science, IT, or related discipline.

Experience:2–3 years of experience in IT support, preferably in a hospital or healthcare environment.

Certifications (Preferred): CompTIA, A+, MCP, Networking.

Work Conditions

• Rotational shifts, including weekends or emergency on-call duties.

• On-site presence across hospital departments including wards, ICUs, and administrative offices.

Shri Vile Parle Kelavani Mandal (SVKM) is a Public Charitable Trust registered under the Society's Registration Act and Bombay Public Trust Act. From its humble beginnings in 1934, when it took over the Rashtriya Shala, a school established in 1921 in the wake of the National Movement, SVKM today has grown into a big educational establishment imparting high-level education to more than 61,000 students spread over 13 cities whilst employing over 3,500 employees.

After beginning its journey in 1934, SVKM has blossomed into an educational colossus that has attained national recognition in multiple streams of higher education. With a strong guiding philosophy of providing education to all levels of the student community along with creating a feeling of bonding and commitment amongst academic and non-academic employees, SVKM has mastered the art of being able to transform itself into a close knit family and at the same time help its students to attain all-round development, be employable and achieve success in both personal and professional spheres of life. SVKM today is proud of some of the finest educational institutes in the country like NMIMS deemed to be University, Mithibai College (Autonomous), N.M. College of Commerce and Economics (Autonomous), D.J. Sanghvi College of Engineering (Autonomous), Bhagubhai Mafatlal Polytechnic, SVKM Internal School, C.N.M. School & N.D. Parekh Pe-Primary School – to name a few. It has also in its family, schools from Pre-primary to Nursery to Secondary, Jr. College providing ICSE, IB, IGCSE and CBSE curriculum. With a strong vision and passion for being the pioneers of the modern education system, all SVKM institutes are state of the art, with ever expanding facilities and infrastructure.