Software Engineer

BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee•Chattanooga, TN

1d•Remote

About The Position

The BlueCard ITS Applications team is seeking an experienced Software Engineer. In this role, you will support critical BlueCard claims processing by maintaining and enhancing internal-facing applications while helping modernize legacy systems. The team works with a variety of technologies, including C#, MQ Series, Java, WebSphere, Linux, Windows, etc. Ideal candidates will demonstrate adaptability, teamwork, and the drive to deliver on their commitments. This is a fully remote role, but onsite interviews at the Chattanooga, TN headquarters will be required. Sponsorship is not available for this role. BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee is Tennessee's largest health benefit plan company, helping Tennesseans find their own unique paths to good health since 1945. They empower employees to thrive both independently and collaboratively, creating a collective impact on the lives of their members. They seek talented individuals who excel in a team environment, share responsibility, and embrace accountability. Candidates should be proficient in the Microsoft Office suite, including Microsoft Teams, organized, and capable of managing multiple assignments or projects simultaneously. Strong interpersonal abilities along with strong oral and written communication skills are important. The company fosters a culture where innovation is encouraged, including using AI-enabled tools responsibly. BCBST is a remote-first organization, hiring employees for remote positions from across the U.S. with the exception of California, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, and New York. Applicants living in these states may move to an approved state prior to starting a position with BCBST at their own expense. If the position requires the individual to reside in Chattanooga, TN, they may be eligible for relocation assistance.

Requirements

Experience with C#
Proficiency with Microsoft SQL Server and IBM DB2 (or other relational databases)
Strong understanding of data models and formats including XML and JSON
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or equivalent work experience required.
1 year - Experience with information technology concepts, application development methodology, terminology, and standards required
3 years - Systems and programming experience required
1 year - Expert working knowledge of at least one programming language in use at BCBST.
Proven skill with information technology in use at BCBST is required
Proven analysis, design, and coding skills, and demonstrated success in leading large and complex projects
Demonstrated ability to interpret and translate technical and/or or complex concepts into information meaningful to project team members and/or business personnel.
Be organized, reliable, and able to manage multiple tasks with exceptional work ethic.
Leadership skills
Must be able to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical co-workers
Proficient in the Microsoft Office suite, including Microsoft Teams
Organized, and capable of managing multiple assignments or projects simultaneously.
Strong interpersonal abilities along with strong oral and written communication skills

Nice To Haves

Experience with Java and WebSphere Application Server are a plus
Experience with migrating legacy applications to modern applications using C# and/or Java
Experience developing solutions that consume and write to MQ Series queues (or other messaging platforms)
Experience integrating on-prem solutions with cloud-based services
Incident troubleshooting and root cause analysis background
Experience working on an Agile Scrum team

Responsibilities

Formulates and defines system scope and objectives through research and fact-finding to design, develop, modify, or integrate complex information systems.
Devises or modifies application systems and procedures to optimize functional requirements including capacity, operating time, response time, and form of desired results.
Designs, codes, tests, debugs, and documents programs, subroutines, and scripts.
May serve one or more project team roles, such as project lead, business systems analyst, or technical lead, for small to medium efforts or manage phases of medium to large efforts.
Maintains technical skill set for software languages, databases, platforms, operating systems, utilities and networks needed to support work assignments.
Responds to system failures and performance events by taking appropriate measures to reduce system downtime and eliminate recurrence of problems.
Regularly provides guidance and training to less-experienced analysts/programmers.