Application Developer II

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan•Detroit, MI

2d•$115,184•Hybrid

About The Position

Work closely with clients, business analysts and team members on complex projects to understand the business requirements that drive the analysis and design of quality technical solutions that align with business and IT strategies and are in compliance with the organization’s architectural standards. Provide support in the full systems life cycle for multiple applications to ensure application software is delivered on time and within budget. Code applications using a disciplined development process. Integrate solutions with other applications and platforms outside the framework. Create data extracts and reports from system based on requirements. Develop, execute, and document unit test plans. Support and/or execute all testing efforts across the life cycle. Assist in the deployment of new modules, upgrades and fixes to the production environment. Make modules production-ready by moving them to libraries, completing forms and version control documents, following procedures, etc. Validate deployment. Assist in production support. Troubleshoot existing information systems to identify errors or deficiencies and develops solutions. Provide ongoing maintenance of applications. Evaluate existing applications and platforms and provides recommendations for improving application performance by conducting gap analysis, identifying feasible alternative solutions, and assisting in the scope of modifications. Document functions and changes to new or modified modules and test activities/results. Assist in the development of user guides and training documentation for systems. Participate in project planning processes. Identify better sources of data feeds and interfaces with architects to ensure their feasibility with corporate data warehouse. Identify technical requirements. Create technical design specifications and assist in sizing technical requirements. Adhere to standards and procedures, check for compliance. Review modules for quality assurance. Evaluate new application packages and tools and perform research on best practices and provide recommendations for solutions. Prepare and present formal training to IT staff. Provide technical coaching and mentoring to less-experienced team members. Hybrid role with remote work permitted within a reasonable commuting distance of the Detroit, MI office.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Information Systems, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or a related field.
Three (3) years of experience as an Application Developer, Software Developer or closely related occupation.
Advanced application programming techniques and application design.
System design, development, database development, testing and integration methodologies.
Proficiency in Informatica Power Center Tool.
Proficiency in Oracle Database.
Proficiency in Informatica cloud Data Integration Application.
Skilled in supporting Job monitoring Tivoli Schedular Tool.
Skilled in supporting Salesforce application integration with informatica cloud services.

Responsibilities

Work closely with clients, business analysts and team members on complex projects to understand the business requirements that drive the analysis and design of quality technical solutions that align with business and IT strategies and are in compliance with the organization’s architectural standards.
Provide support in the full systems life cycle for multiple applications to ensure application software is delivered on time and within budget.
Code applications using a disciplined development process.
Integrate solutions with other applications and platforms outside the framework.
Create data extracts and reports from system based on requirements.
Develop, execute, and document unit test plans.
Support and/or execute all testing efforts across the life cycle.
Assist in the deployment of new modules, upgrades and fixes to the production environment.
Make modules production-ready by moving them to libraries, completing forms and version control documents, following procedures, etc.
Validate deployment.
Assist in production support.
Troubleshoot existing information systems to identify errors or deficiencies and develops solutions.
Provide ongoing maintenance of applications.
Evaluate existing applications and platforms and provides recommendations for improving application performance by conducting gap analysis, identifying feasible alternative solutions, and assisting in the scope of modifications.
Document functions and changes to new or modified modules and test activities/results.
Assist in the development of user guides and training documentation for systems.
Participate in project planning processes.
Identify better sources of data feeds and interfaces with architects to ensure their feasibility with corporate data warehouse.
Identify technical requirements.
Create technical design specifications and assist in sizing technical requirements.
Adhere to standards and procedures, check for compliance.
Review modules for quality assurance.
Evaluate new application packages and tools and perform research on best practices and provide recommendations for solutions.
Prepare and present formal training to IT staff.
Provide technical coaching and mentoring to less-experienced team members.