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Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue ShieldWS

Software Engineer (Open to hiring at Sr. level)

Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield is a key health insurance provider in Iowa and South Dakota, committed to delivering quality healthcare solutions to over 2 million members since 1939.

Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield

Employee count: 1001-5000

United States only

Design, develop, test, implement, maintain, and document software solutions in support of Wellmark’s business strategy and Technology vision. Ensure completed activities meet project specifications, requirements and Wellmark standards. Begin to establish and build working relationships with Technology and business units. Collaborate with other areas of Technology to ensure solutions improve the user experience, pass minimum accessibility or usability criteria. Participate in determining Technology alternatives and solutions and assist with system integration.

Required:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, MIS, or related field of study and at least 1 year of software development experience (ex. Angular, NodeJS, TypeScript, C++, .NET, Java, SQL) OR 5+ years of related and applicable experience.
  • Strong analytical problem-solving skills. Accuracy and high attention to detail. Previous experience troubleshooting and developing creative technical solutions.
  • Strong ability to gather information, perform necessary research needed for root cause analysis, problem definition and formulation, recommend solution implementation, verification, and ongoing optimization, using data to support recommendations.
  • Demonstrated ability to build relationships to reach outcomes that gain the support and acceptance of all parties. Ability to communicate key information in a timely manner to the appropriate stakeholder audience with the ability to adjust communication style that will best suit the audience.
  • Ability to communicate with and coach/mentor team members, while setting an example in maintaining a positive attitude, staying calm under pressure, being approachable, and respectful and taking responsibility when needed.
  • Ability to thrive in fast-paced environment with changing priorities. Excellent organizational skills. Strong time management skills with the ability to set and meet established timeframes with little direction, while assuring data and information integrity.
  • Eagerness to learn and stay current on industry trends and have a continuous learning mindset.
  • Ability to collaborate and work as a team to accomplish goals and/or solve problems. Ability to earn trust and respect from peers, leadership, and stakeholders. Ability to learn by actively listening and applying coaching feedback.
  • Ability to support and work within a diverse development team model including global staffing, crowd sourcing, etc.

Preferred:

  • Bachelor’s degree.
  • Experience working within an Agile team environment.
  • Ability or interest in mentoring/coaching others.
  • Experience partnering with global staffing vendors to deliver projects.
  • Secure Web API development
  • Authorization, Authentication, Access Control, SSO, SAML, Security Services, Data Services, Application Security Management, Identity and Access Management Administration
  • MEAN stack (MongoDB, Express.js, Angular, Node.js) development environment, TypeScript, JWT Services
  • .NET development environment, .Net Token Services
  • AWS Lambda
  • SQL, MS SQL Server, MS Active Directory
  • Mongo DB, Dynamo DB

Job Responsibilities

a. Provide development and/or production support for key software applications and systems. Define, analyze, estimate, develop, test, implement, document, and maintain programs and systems that meet business requirements.

b. Contribute to solutions architecture deliverables and decisions, through interpretation of architectural diagrams as inputs to the design deliverable. Apply the reference architecture, contribute to reusable assets, and produce technical specifications sufficient for development teams.

c. Partner and problem-solve with the UX team in the development of solutions that improve the user experience, pass minimum accessibility or usability criteria.

d. Work to resolve technical problems for on premise, cloud native, and hybrid applications and solutions.

e. Support the gathering of information, necessary research needed for root cause analysis, problem definition and formulation, solution implementation, verification, and ongoing optimization. Provide analysis of defects to find root cause.

f. Provide recommended solution(s) that promote successful delivery of business project objectives or production support objectives and support benefits realization.

g. Identify issues and think through challenges in the form of options and solutions. Partner with others to identify resolutions to known issues, impacts to project or production outcomes if not resolved, and determine when to escalate when necessary.

h. Communicate and provide regular updates and key information in a timely manner to leadership as well as the appropriate stakeholder audience. Collaborate and work as a team to accomplish goals and/or solve problems.

i. Other duties as assigned.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

The policy of Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield is to recruit, hire, train and promote individuals in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation due to a disability at any stage of the employment application process should contact us at careers@wellmark.com

Please inform us if you meet the definition of a "Covered DoD official".

At this time, Wellmark is not considering applicants for this position that require any type of immigration sponsorship (additional work authorization or permanent work authorization) now or in the future to work in the United States. This includes, but IS NOT LIMITED TO: F1-OPT, F1-CPT, H-1B, TN, L-1, J-1, etc. For additional information around work authorization needs please refer to the following resources:Nonimmigrant Workers and Green Card for Employment-Based Immigrants

Why Wellmark: We are a mutual insurance company owned by our policy holders across Iowa and South Dakota, and we’ve built our reputation on over 80 years’ worth of trust. We are not motivated by profits. We are motivated by the well-being of our friends, family, and neighbors–our members. If you’re passionate about joining an organization working hard to put its members first, to provide best-in-class service, and one that is committed to sustainability and innovation, consider applying today!

Why Wellmark Technology? Wellmark is building innovative, modern solutions using cutting edge technology. We are driving organizational transformation and business strategy by empowering our technology team to innovate new and elegant solutions to enhance the customer experience. Together, we are leaning into the future, owning the outcome, and driving organizational change to transform how we work.

Learn more about our unique benefit offerings here.

Want to know more? You can learn about life at Wellmark here.

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Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield is a leading provider of health insurance in Iowa and South Dakota, serving over 2 million members. Established in 1939, the company operates as a mutual insurance entity, committed to delivering comprehensive health insurance solutions, including individual, family, and employer-based plans. Wellmark stands out as an independent licensee of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, which enhances its ability to provide nationwide and international health coverage options to its members.

Headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa, Wellmark offers a wide range of resources designed to support the health and well-being of its members. From innovative tools for managing health benefits through the myWellmark platform to clear and accessible information regarding costs and healthcare choices, Wellmark empowers its members with essential resources to navigate their health plans. The organization has received numerous accolades for its commitment to high-quality healthcare services, transparency, and community support initiatives, thereby reinforcing its role as a trusted healthcare provider.

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