Sr. Software Engineer (open to hiring at the Lead level) - Azure Ecosystem

Wellmark•Des Moines, IA

About The Position

Wellmark is building innovative, modern solutions using cutting edge technology. We are driving organizational transformation and business strategy by empowering our technology team to innovate new and elegant solutions to enhance the customer experience. Together, we are leaning into the future, owning the outcome, and driving organizational change to transform how we work. This role leads the design, development, and implementation of high-performing, scalable software and data solutions that support Wellmark’s business and technology needs. It guides teams through system and data architecture, development, testing, and optimization, with a focus on modern data engineering practices and emerging technologies. The role drives the design and delivery of data platforms and pipelines using Azure tools (e.g., Synapse, Data Factory, OneLake, Microsoft Fabric), enabling efficient data integration, transformation, and analytics. It applies strong expertise in data warehousing, semantic modeling, and Power BI (including DAX, Power Query/M) to deliver impactful reporting and insights. The role promotes best practices across development and data disciplines, including CI/CD, automation, and data governance. It partners with business and technology leaders to deliver data-driven solutions, improve processes, and expand capabilities, while supporting a diverse, global development model. This role can be filled at the Senior or Lead level.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, MIS, or related field of study, and at least 2 years of software development experience (ex. Python, DAX, M, R, TypeScript, JavaScript) 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.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, MIS, or related field of study and at least 5 years of development experience (ex. Angular, NodeJS, TypeScript, C++, .NET, Java, SQL) OR 9 years of related and applicable experience.

Nice To Haves

Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Power BI (including DAX and data modeling)
Experience with a cloud data platform such as Fabric, Azure SQL/Synapse, databricks, or Snowflake
Experience with Azure Ecosystem tools ( e.g. Synapse, data factory, onelake)
Familiarity with scripting languages such as Python or R
Understanding of data architecture and warehousing concepts
Solid understanding of data warehousing and semantic modeling
Strong familiarity with Microsoft Fabric components such as dataflows and ETL Processes
Solid understanding of data warehousing and semantic modeling
Strong expertise in DAX, data modeling, coupled with experience in M scripting within Power Query.

Responsibilities

Leads the design, development, and implementation of high-performing, scalable software and data solutions that support Wellmark’s business and technology needs.
Guides teams through system and data architecture, development, testing, and optimization, with a focus on modern data engineering practices and emerging technologies.
Drives the design and delivery of data platforms and pipelines using Azure tools (e.g., Synapse, Data Factory, OneLake, Microsoft Fabric), enabling efficient data integration, transformation, and analytics.
Applies strong expertise in data warehousing, semantic modeling, and Power BI (including DAX, Power Query/M) to deliver impactful reporting and insights.
Promotes best practices across development and data disciplines, including CI/CD, automation, and data governance.
Partners with business and technology leaders to deliver data-driven solutions, improve processes, and expand capabilities, while supporting a diverse, global development model.
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 project or production support objectives and support benefits realization. Identify known issues, impacts to project or production outcomes if not resolved, and escalate as necessary.
Build relationships with Wellmark leaders and acts as consultant on business status, issues, process improvements and technology enhancements or capabilities.
Participate in project proposals, 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.

Benefits

We are a mutual insurance company owned by our policy holders across Iowa and South Dakota, and we’ve built our reputation on over 80 years’ worth of trust.
We are not motivated by profits. We are motivated by the well-being of our friends, family, and neighbors–our members.
If you’re passionate about joining an organization working hard to put its members first, to provide best-in-class service, and one that is committed to sustainability and innovation, consider applying today!
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
The policy of Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield is to recruit, hire, train and promote individuals in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.
Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation due to a disability at any stage of the employment application process should contact us at [email protected]
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At this time, Wellmark is not considering applicants for this position that require any type of immigration sponsorship (additional work authorization or permanent work authorization) now or in the future to work in the United States. This includes, but IS NOT LIMITED TO: F1-OPT, F1-CPT, H-1B, TN, L-1, J-1, etc.
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Wellmark supports and expects the responsible use of AI for our workforce! We welcome the responsible use of these tools by job seekers as well and are interested in learning from you; you will have an opportunity in the application process to share which tools you used and how you applied them.