GCP Developer

Highmark Health•PA, Working at Home - Pennsylvania, PA

5d•$102,700 - $164,600•Onsite

About The Position

This role instructs, directs, and checks the work of other systems analysts and programmers. It formulates and defines the scope and objectives of complex assigned projects, devises procedures to solve complex problems while considering computer equipment capacity and limitations, and prepares detailed specifications for programming. The position is responsible for program design, coding, testing, debugging, documentation, quality assurance review, and technical knowledge across all phases of application systems analysis and programming. It also requires a strong understanding of the business or function the application supports, directing and monitoring team members, and ensuring project completion and user satisfaction. The developer provides architecture and technical designs, including data mapping and process modeling, to identify capability gaps and requirements, particularly when onboarding new clients, and recommends changes based on the analysis. The role covers the application life cycle, from working with user groups to identify business process improvements through implementing system changes, providing system training, and conducting other user-focused activities. It also involves complex analysis and estimating, planning installations of enhancements and integrations, maintaining system performance, and guiding less-experienced employees. The position is office-based and requires a physical work site. Travel is listed as 0%–25%.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a closely related field; no substitution is listed.
At least 7 years of application development experience.
At least 3 years of business systems experience, included within the required experience.
Skills or knowledge in IMS, DB2, Oracle and Teradata databases, and data warehousing.
Skills or knowledge in COBOL, Visual Basic, C, C++, SAS, Java/JavaScript frameworks, PEGA, CSS3, mobile, JSON, Cognos, Hadoop, SQL, J2EE, HTML5/XM, and Business Object.
Knowledge of Waterfall, Agile, and Rational.
Analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to comply with applicable legal and ethical requirements, company policies, privacy practices, and information security guidelines.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a closely related field.
Java Developer experience or qualification.
Enterprise Architect (SCEA).
Project Management.
Angular.
PLSQL.
Postgres.
Cloud/GCP.
Preferred certifications or qualifications: Java Developer, DB2, PEGA, Enterprise Architect (SCEA), Project Management, Certified Quality Analyst (CQA), Scrum Master Certification, and Lean/Six Sigma Certification.

Responsibilities

Instruct, direct, and check the work of other systems analysts and programmers.
Formulate and define the scope and objectives of complex assigned projects.
Devise or modify procedures to solve complex problems, considering computer equipment capacity and limitations, operating time, and desired results.
Prepare detailed specifications for program development; perform program design, coding, testing, debugging, and documentation.
Conduct quality assurance reviews and direct and monitor team members’ work.
Provide architecture and technical designs, including data mapping and process modeling, to identify capability gaps and new requirements, particularly when onboarding clients.
Recommend changes to clients based on analysis.
Coordinate with user groups to identify solutions that improve business processes and manage application life-cycle activities, including implementation of system changes and user training.
Conduct complex analysis and provide estimates based on technical component changes.
Plan installation of enhancements, integrations, and other system changes, and ensure adherence to project schedules.
Scan and debug complex technology to maintain optimum system performance.
Provide guidance and education to lower-level employees.
Perform other duties as assigned or requested.