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Support:

• Provide ongoing technical support for customers using Link Plus and other Registry Plus tools
• Develop tools and methods to streamline support for customers using the Registry Plus products

Development:

• Provide systems design and programming support for CDC/NPCR software: specifically Link Plus
• Develop a Link Plus API that can be integrated into a central cancer registry data system to enhance record linkage and consolidation
• Convert Link Plus to .NET from Visual Basic
• Implement the following enhancements to Link Plus: zip code comparison function, phone # comparator, frequency of a variable to assist users in finding missing values

• Provide ongoing development support for Link Plus based upon a priority list that is updated by the client on a monthly basis

• Actively participate in Developers Meetings and contributes to the feature sets for enhancements of Registry Plus products
• Prepare both technical documentation for customer-based IT support staff and training materials for end users of Registry Plus products

Experience:

• Formal training or (8) years professional experience in application development
• Knowledge of fundamental algorithms and data structures 
• Demonstrated specific experience in programming with C or C++ on a Windows platform
• Formal statistical training or equivalent experience developing probabilistic record linkage applications (optional)

Skills:

• Able to apply complex statistical methods to design matching protocols using VB, .NET, and C++, and other common Microsoft-compatible development techniques
• Transferable skills (skills pertinent to most any job: e.g., liaising, etc.)
• Personality or self management skills (e.g., attention to details, etc.)

                                                                                                

Education Requirement:

• Basic educational background required
• B.S. Degree
• Specialized Training/Certification (where required or applicable)