Senior Database Programmer

Zelis • St. Louis, MO

2d • $86,000 - $109,250 • Hybrid

About The Position

This role plays a key role in the strategic development and optimization of infrastructure software. Requires independent design, implementation, and enhancement of core system components, with a focus on scalability, reliability, and performance. Leads troubleshooting efforts for complex software defects, mentors junior team members, and collaborates with cross-functional teams to integrate new technologies and features. Zelis is modernizing the healthcare financial experience across payers, providers, and healthcare consumers. We serve more than 750 payers, including the top five national health plans, regional health plans, TPAs and millions of healthcare providers and consumers across our platform of solutions. Zelis sees across the system to identify, optimize, and solve problems holistically with technology built by healthcare experts – driving real, measurable results for clients. At Zelis, AI is woven into the fabric of how we work. Every associate is expected - and empowered - to partner with AI to challenge the status quo, accelerate innovation, and amplify their impact. This is a place for builders with a growth mindset who act with agility, embrace change, and use modern technology to shape smarter solutions, exceptional experiences, and the future of our industry for our clients, customers, and our culture.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree plus 2-4 years experience
• Advanced SQL skills, preferably MS SQL Server
• Proficiency using AI tools skillfully with an understanding of how to develop/create intelligent prompts and/or agents
• Advanced proficiency in systems programming and debugging
• Experience with distributed systems, networking protocols, and database internals
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree a plus
• Experience working in healthcare industry preferred, especially with providers and networks
• Work experience in healthcare industry preferred, especially with providers and networks

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and optimize complex SQL queries, stored procedures, functions, and views to support data processing, data QA, and operational workflows
• Review and refactor code for maintainability, efficiency, and adherence to best practices, mentoring junior programmers in technical skills and standards
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including network engineers, database administrators, and security specialists, to integrate new features and technologies
• Author technical reports, contribute to the company’s knowledge base, and present findings and recommendations to technical leadership
• Manage information systems, oversee data integrity, and ensure proper documentation and version control for all technical deliverables
• Participate in technical conferences, workshops, and external collaborations to stay abreast of industry trends and innovations
• Attend company training and regional training in area of expertise
• Present own work to members of department and external consultants and external professional meetings

Benefits

• 401k plan with employer match
• flexible paid time off
• holidays
• parental leaves
• life and disability insurance
• health benefits including medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior