Senior Application Developer

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. 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 working with a variety of technology systems, designing solutions or developing applications in healthcare. Preferred: 5+ years of experience with HTML5, CSS, Google Cloud Platform or Amazon Web Services, MSSQL, Windows Server.

Preferred: 5+ years of translating design mockups, prototypes and user stories into working applications. Preferred: 5+ years of producing fault‑tolerant, efficient and maintainable code. Preferred: 1+ year of working with Machine Learning, especially 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 DEMANDS Lifting: up to 10 pounds – Constantly Lifting: 10 to 25 pounds – Occasionally Lifting: 25 to 50 pounds – Rarely PAY RANGE Minimum: $86,400.00 Maximum: $138,600.00 EEO Statement Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr