Senior Application Developer

Company
Highmark Health
Job Description
JOB SUMMARY
This job is an integral member of a software engineering team responsible for building scalable software applications across all digital channels to serve our customers. The incumbent will be responsible for taking an enterprise-wide, architectural view of the solutions and the technical execution of products using the technical stack that best meets the needs of the platform. The position, and team, will be involved in every aspect as part of the software application build process from idea generation, business analysis, technical design and software development using the latest technologies and design patterns. Candidates are required to have 5+ years of proficiency in scalable system design, including algorithms, data structures, and design patterns, coupled with 5+ years of experience in modern programming languages such as .NET, Angular, SQL, and other general-purpose languages like Java, Python, C#, or JavaScript. A strong understanding of web services (REST, HTTPS, JSON) and 5+ years in defining system architectures are also essential. Preferred qualifications include 7+ years in healthcare IT, with 5+ years utilizing HTML5, CSS, cloud platforms (GCP/AWS), MSSQL, and Windows Server. We also value 5+ years in translating designs to applications, producing fault-tolerant code, and 1+ year with Machine Learning, particularly in NLP or Deep Neural Networks.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Takes a lead role for analyzing, designing, coding, testing and implementing more complex application enhancements, as well as providing general production support, meeting defined scope, target dates and budgets with minimal or no defects.
Utilizes and participates in the more complex full system development life cycle, per current Highmark SDLC standards.
Takes a lead role in collaborating with customers, business analysts, partners, and IT team members to understand business requirements that drive the analysis and design of quality technical solutions. Concentrates on providing innovative solutions to more complex business needs.
Takes a lead role in providing required technical support, including release implementations, on-call and 24x7 supports when necessary.
Performs work in compliance with all Highmark and Highmark IT standards, policies and procedures.
Actively takes a leading role and participates on project teams in various project roles, including, but not limited to, Developer, Technical Lead and Project Manager, based upon level of experience.
Effectively communicates with team members, customers, partners and management, including assisting with or conducting more complex technical walkthroughs, reporting project status, enabling vendor solutions and providing accurate and concise documentation.
Other duties as assigned or requested.
EDUCATION
Required
Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or closely related field
Substitutions
None
Preferred
Master’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or closely related field
EXPERIENCE
Required
5 years of experience as a developer
Experience with Project Management tools
Experience with databases
Experience with multiple coding languages
Preferred
7+ years of working with a variety of technology systems, designing solutions or developing applications in healthcare.
To Include
5+ years of experience with HTML5, CSS, Google Cloud Platform or Amazon Web Services, MSSQL, Windows Server
5+ years of translating design mockups, prototypes and user stories into working applications
5+ years of ability to produce code that is fault-tolerant, efficient, and maintainable
1+ year of working with Machine Learning esp. in Natural Language Understanding, Machine Translation, Deep Neural Networks and related fields
LICENSES or CERTIFICATIONS
Required
None
Preferred
Certification such as JAVA Developer, DB2 Certification, Cognos Certification
SKILLS
Problem solving, root cause analysis, and issue resolution
Demonstrated leadership skills
Experience in Healthcare or Health Insurance Industry
Experience with technology platforms, application development tools, business processes, software development life cycle used by Highmark enterprise
Language (Other Than English)
None
Travel Requirement
0% - 25%
PHYSICAL, MENTAL DEMANDS and WORKING CONDITIONS
Position Type
Office-based
Teaches / trains others regularly
Occasionally
Travel regularly from the office to various work sites or from site-to-site
Rarely
Works primarily out-of-the office selling products/services (sales employees)
Never
Physical work site required
Yes
Lifting up to 10 pounds
Constantly
Lifting 10 to 25 pounds
Occasionally
Lifting 25 to 50 pounds
Rarely
Disclaimer The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.
Compliance Requirement This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.
As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy.
Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.
Pay Range Minimum
$86,400.00
Pay Range Maximum
$138,600.00
Base pay is determined by a variety of factors including a candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expected contributions, as well as internal peer equity, market, and business considerations. The displayed salary range does not reflect any geographic differential Highmark may apply for certain locations based upon comparative markets.
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Work arrangement
No