Developer - Java

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas•Topeka, KS

15h•Hybrid

About The Position

The IT Application Developer will write, debug, and maintain source code for software applications. This role collaborates closely with business analysts to ensure a clear understanding of requirements, works alongside other developers to ensure seamless integration of code, and coordinates with application testers to support their testing efforts and address any bugs. This role is also responsible for participating in testing and ensuring that code meets performance standards. This position is eligible to work remotely, hybrid or onsite in accordance with our Telecommuting Policy. Applicants must reside in Kansas or Missouri or be willing to relocate as a condition of employment.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Bachelor's degree or completion of a Computer Science program from a Technical Trade School preferred.
Developer II - Minimum of 2 years of application development experience with a thorough knowledge of at least one programming language.
Developer III - Minimum of 5 years of application development experience with a thorough knowledge of at least one programming language.
Lead Developer - Minimum of 8 years of application development experience with a thorough knowledge of at least one programming language and familiarity with other languages.
Ability to translate user specifications into written code.
Knowledge of data access methods to create, read, update, and delete data.
Awareness of industry architecture.
Familiarity with utility usage and tools.
Familiarity with System Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
Basic understanding of database concepts.
Awareness of technical trends.
Ability to utilize versioning tools.

Nice To Haves

Training in ITIL, COBIT, and Agile is preferred.
Proven experience delivering high-quality solutions in Java EE development environments preferred.
Relevant Technologies include: Eclipse, IntelliJ APIs - EJB, RESTful, APIM, Ready API, Postman Change / Release Management – GitLab Frameworks / Application Servers - Spring Boot, Spring Batch, WebSphere, Liberty, Maven, JPA, Jenkins, JSF Project / Time Management - Rally, SBM Methodology – Agile Misc.- DB2 z/OS, SQL, JUnit, Okta, oAuth2

Responsibilities

Design, develop, test, and deploy scalable and secure application solutions.
Analyze user requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
Perform maintenance and enhancements to existing applications.
Collaborate with business analysts, QA testers, and other developers in an Agile development environment.
Troubleshoot and resolve application issues, bugs, and performance bottlenecks.
Ensure code quality through unit testing and peer code reviews.
Participate in design and architecture discussions.
Maintain documentation of systems, processes, and technical specifications.
Stay current with emerging technologies and recommend improvements.