Senior Application Analyst and Developer – HealthPlan Systems

HealthPartners•Bloomington, MN

2d•Remote

About The Position

HealthPartners is currently hiring a Senior Application Analyst and Developer – HealthPlan Systems . This critical role supports pharmacy operations by designing, developing, and maintaining applications that keep our services running seamlessly. The position works closely with business and clinical teams to understand requirements and deliver practical, innovative solutions. Key responsibilities include developing and enhancing applications using Microsoft Power Suite tools—Power Apps, Power Automate, and Power BI—while migrating legacy MS Access systems to modern platforms. The role also oversees multiple in-house pharmacy applications, including new initiatives such as Medication Therapy Management and updates to specialty pharmacy pricing and rebate processes. Success in this position requires balancing technical development with business analysis, collaborating within a small pharmacy IT team, mentoring colleagues, and guiding best practices for system development. Additionally, this role serves as a trusted resource for IT business partners and other IT groups.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, Management Information Systems, or equivalent experience/training
Six (6) years of IT analysis and technical design experience
Three (3) years of project management experience
Three (3) years of experience coding, testing, and implementing program changes, including at least 2 years working with Microsoft Power Suite tools (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI) and low code development.
Proficiency in two or more programming languages, with the ability to learn new technologies quickly.
Strong technical skills in application support and development
Proven experience in business analysis and stakeholder collaboration
Ability to work independently and effectively with vendors.
Strong experience with Microsoft Office tools
Solid understanding of system infrastructure and integration of changes into existing environments
Demonstrated ability to gather requirements and deliver solutions that meet those requirements.
Excellent communication skills, both technical and non-technical
Strong technical writing and documentation abilities
Project leadership experience on mid-sized projects
Expertise in multiple system development methodologies
Exceptional analytical and critical thinking skills
Availability for 24/7 on-call support in areas of expertise

Nice To Haves

Three (3) years of healthcare/ health plan experience
Experience with Microsoft Power Suite tools, Power Apps, Power Automate and Power BI

Responsibilities

Assesses, designs, builds, and deploys software and new application functionality.
Performs unit testing and directs and partners in system and end-user test planning and testing.
Maintains testing environment and data requirements within the test environment.
Analyzes functional and technical requirements for changes or enhancements and prepares system designs and specifications.
Diagnoses system failures, corrects issues, and assesses the issue in order to recommend actions to prevent re-occurrence of the problem.
Defines technical specifications based on business requirements; consults with Business Partners regarding technical possibilities and limitations.
Assists IS&T’s Business Partners with clarifying and prioritizing service requests.
Identifies the need for and recommends standard processes, procedures, and best practices.
Provides training, professional support and mentoring to Application Developers and other Analysts.
Supports 3rd party application software; interacts with vendors regarding problems, upgrade schedules, and software installations.
Provides requested documentation and interviews with auditors and third party requestors.