Programmer II - Hybrid

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona•Phoenix, AZ

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Performs programming and maintenance on various programs and systems based on customer business requirements. Programmer II and Programmer III roles may be combined with SCRUM development responsibilities. AZ Blue offers a variety of health insurance products and services to meet the diverse needs of individuals, families, and small and large businesses as well as providing information and tools to help individuals make better health decisions. At AZ Blue, we have a hybrid workforce strategy, called Workability, that offers flexibility with how and where employees work. Our positions are classified as hybrid, onsite or remote. While the majority of our employees are hybrid, the following classifications drive our current minimum onsite requirements: Hybrid People Leaders: must reside in AZ, required to be onsite at least twice per week Hybrid Individual Contributors: must reside in AZ, unless otherwise cited within this posting, required to be onsite at least once per week Hybrid 2 (Operational Roles such as but not limited to: Customer Service, Claims Processors, and Correspondence positions): must reside in AZ, unless otherwise cited within this posting, required to be onsite at least once per month Onsite: daily onsite requirement based on the essential functions of the job Remote: not held to onsite requirements, however, leadership can request presence onsite for business reasons including but not limited to staff meetings, one-on-ones, training, and team building Please note that onsite requirements may change in the future, based on business need, and job responsibilities. Most employees should expect onsite requirements and at a minimum of once per week. This position is hybrid within the state of AZ only. This hybrid work opportunity requires residency, and work to be performed, within the State of Arizona.

Requirements

Experience in computer / information technology Level 2: 3 years
Experience in programming, query design, and database development Level 2: 1 year
High-School Diploma or GED in general field of study
Knowledge of query design and ad-hoc report creation tools.
Mathematics analysis and inductive reasoning skills.
Programming languages and coding ability sufficient to meet the requirements at each level of responsibility, as defined in departmental documentation.
Knowledge of object-oriented analysis and design, structured programming, data mapping, and testing.
Strong analytical skills to support independent and effective decisions.
Perserverance in the face of resistance or setbacks.
Strong verbal and written communications skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group, executives, managers, and subject matter experts.
Ability to prioritize tasks and work with multiple priorities, sometimes under limited time contstraints.
Effective interpersonal skills and ability to maintain positive working relationship with others.
Ability to take appropriate risks, using available data.
Ability to build synergy with a diverse team in an ever-changing environment.

Nice To Haves

Preferred Work Experience Experience in programming, query design, and database development Level 2: 1 year
Preferred Education Bachelor’s degree in computer technology, business, or related field
Technical Certifications in programming languages
Intermediate skills with spreadsheet, flowcharting, presentation, word processing, and database software.
Advanced knowledge and experience with database, programming, and documentation.
Knowledge of HIPAA security and privacy standards.
Ability to work with ambiguous and conflicting information while keeping focused on the end goal.

Responsibilities

With assistance from Programmer III or Lead, maintain and develop moderately complex systems and programs
Participate or lead medium projects.
Track and resolve processing problems, coordinating with all appropriate areas
Assist Users/Analysts with the development of system interface specifications
Develop, write and implement processing requirements and post implementation review
Develop time and cost estimates and system modification schedules.
Create and deliver presentations to staff and management.
Maintain code base and configuration in development and test system environments.
Act as SCRUM master for 1-2 SCRUM teams with a focus on guiding the teams towards process improvement.
Participate in project teams as necessary.
Facilitate sprint planning, retrospective and sprint demos.
Assist product owner with management of backlog.
Ensure cross-team coordination.
Maintain relevant metrics that help the team monitor performance.
Liaise between developers and User Experience/Visual Designers.
Foster communication between the disciplines.
Each progressive level includes the ability to perform the essential functions of any lower levels and mentor employees in those levels.
Perform all other duties as assigned.