Senior Software Engineer (Integrations and Automation)

Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association • Des Moines, IA

31d • Remote

About The Position

We are seeking a Sr. Software Engineer to join our Technology division within the Value Management organization. This role is ideal for an engineer who thrives at the intersection of enterprise platforms, automation, and data. As part of our transition to a product operating model and SAFe, this engineer will help shape the way our teams work by building seamless integrations, automations, and workflows across the tools that power our enterprise portfolio: Azure DevOps, BMC Helix, Planview, and our OKR management solutions. This role goes beyond supporting a single platform - in partnership with your Tech Lead you will help with cross-platform automation and data integration, ensuring that the tools our teams use are connected, efficient, and delivering high-quality data into our enterprise data mart. If you have a passion for building integrations, orchestrating workflows, and enabling teams through automation and data, we'd love to meet you. You will assist in the development and design for highly complex solutions that are efficient and cost effective, which support Wellmark's business and Technology initiatives. Additionally, you will ensure the product aligns with business expectations and development logic meets Wellmark standards and security requirements. While this role is approved for remote elligible, we will be focusing on talent local to Des Moines, IA first.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, MIS, or related field of study, and at least 2 years of software development experience (ex. Angular, NodeJS, TypeScript, C++, .NET, Java, SQL) OR 6 years of related and applicable experience.
• Strong analytical problem-solving skills. Accuracy and high attention to detail. Previous experience troubleshooting and developing creative technical solutions. Ability to provide innovative solutions to complex issues.
• Demonstrated experience in software development lifecycle methodologies.
• Big picture thinker with the ability to translate the value of the WaaS strategy to company strategy when making design and development decisions.
• Demonstrated, strong ability to gather information, perform necessary research needed for root cause analysis, problem definition and formulation, recommend solution implementation, verification, and ongoing optimization, using data to support recommendations and best practices.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships to reach outcomes that gain the support and acceptance of all parties. Ability to communicate key information in a timely manner to the appropriate stakeholder audience with the ability to adjust communication style that will best suit the audience.
• Ability to communicate with and coach/mentor team members, while setting an example in maintaining a positive attitude, staying calm under pressure, being approachable, and respectful and taking responsibility for failures.
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced environment with changing priorities. Excellent organizational skills. Strong time management skills with the ability to set and meet established timeframes with little direction, while assuring data and information integrity.
• Eagerness to learn and stay current on industry trends and have a continuous learning mindset.
• Ability to collaborate and work as a team to accomplish goals and/or solve problems. Ability to earn trust and respect from peers, leadership, and stakeholders. Ability to learn by actively listening and applying coaching feedback.
• Ability to lead, support and work within a diverse development team model including global staffing, crowd sourcing, etc.

Nice To Haves

• Hands-on experience automating workflows in ADO (rules, service hooks, Logic Apps/Power Automate).
• Strong experience integrating multiple SaaS/enterprise tools via REST/SOAP APIs, webhooks, or middleware (MuleSoft, Boomi, Logic Apps, etc.).
• Development of end-to-end workflow automation across tools.
• Configured, automated, and integrated BMC Helix (or equivalent ITSM like ServiceNow).
• Hands-on integration/automation experience with Planview and/or OKR management systems.
• Proficient in Python, PowerShell, or JavaScript for automation and API calls.
• Familiar with dimensional models and experience aligning integration design toward data as a product initiatives.
• Experience working within an Agile team environment.
• Experience partnering with global staffing vendors to deliver projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level analysis and implementation of innovative, efficient, and cost-effective business solutions for multiple platforms, while utilizing information technology, business, and industry trends.
• Guide other engineers in the design, development, code testing, debugging and resolution of issues that utilize emerging technology and meet and exceed Wellmark's evolving business needs.
• Provide advanced support in the gathering of information, necessary research needed for root cause analysis, problem definition and formulation, solution implementation, verification, and ongoing optimization. Ensure analysis of defects to find root cause and guide others in the identification of potential improvement opportunities.
• Mentor, guide and problem-solve with other technology areas in the development and implementation of solutions, including how to use new or enhanced software/applications.
• Use data and cost measures (AWS, infrastructure, labor, etc.) to influence timely decisions, build consensus, and take actions to successfully deliver value or production support objectives and support benefits realization.
• Build relationships with Wellmark leaders and acts as consultant on business status, issues, process improvements and technology enhancements or capabilities.
• Participate in product reviews, estimates, and proof-of-concept activities as needed.
• Maintain awareness of industry's best practices and standards and proactively participates in industry/knowledge reference groups relative to role.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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