Operations App Developer, Senior

Blue Shield of California•Rancho Cordova, CA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Your Role The Business Configuration Automation team creates innovative automated solutions that support both Business Configuration teams and their customers. The Senior Application Developer reports to the Senior Manager of the Business Configuration Shared Services team and plays a key role in advancing automation initiatives. In this position, you will design, develop, and enhance software applications and tools that support accurate, timely reporting and configuration activities. Your work will help improve operational efficiency, ensure reliable member enrollment processes, streamline claims processing, and contribute to the delivery of high-quality business solutions across the organization. Our leadership model is about developing great leaders at all levels and creating opportunities for our people to grow – personally, professionally, and financially. We are looking for leaders that are energized by creative and critical thinking, building and sustaining high-performing teams, getting results the right way, and fostering continuous learning.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in IT and minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience.
4-5 years of experience in a computer-related support role required.
Analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong knowledge of UNIX and/or Windows Operating System and Internet technologies.
Proficiency with VBA (Visual Basic for Applications), PowerShell, version control systems, and Agile project and issue tracking tools required.
Knowledge of Oracle and/or SQL server required.
Experience with SQL development required.
Scripting PERL, BOURNE, C++.
Knowledge of Websphere (Administrator or Installation Level)
Intermediate-level knowledge of user interface design, application development, and software development methodologies, including data structures, algorithms, and design patterns, required.
Knowledge of FileNet (Installation on both UNIX and Windows level).

Nice To Haves

Project management experience preferred.
Experience with SVN/Git and JIRA preferred.
Familiarity with software debugging and integration methods, including APIs, web services, SOAP, and REST, preferred.

Responsibilities

Apply software engineering concepts, principles and processes throughout the software development lifecycle.
Contribute to application design and technical specification development.
Build user interfaces and applications based on approved designs and technical requirements.
Test, troubleshoot, and maintain code to ensure quality and alignment with specifications.
Provide guidance and knowledge sharing to less experienced team members.
Work across 2-3 technology platforms or application stacks.
Manage two to three moderately complex projects simultaneously.
Partner with team members to clarify objectives, priorities, and project requirements.
Participate in Agile development processes and ceremonies.
Collaborate with customers to design solutions that address business requirements and user stories.