Sr. Software Engineer (Open to hiring at Lead Software Engineer)

Wellmark • Des Moines, IA

10h

About The Position

Wellmark is a mutual insurance company serving policyholders across Iowa and South Dakota, built on over 80 years of trust and motivated by the well-being of its members rather than profits. The company is committed to sustainability and innovation, striving to provide best-in-class service. Wellmark Technology is focused on building innovative, modern solutions using cutting-edge technology, driving organizational transformation and business strategy by empowering its team to create new and elegant solutions to enhance customer experience. The Sr. Software Engineer conducts high-level systems analysis and implements high-performing, efficient, and cost-effective software solutions that support Wellmark’s business and Technology applications. This role involves leading system development, guiding the team in design, development, code testing, and debugging, with a focus on emerging technologies. The engineer contributes to and drives the adoption of best practices such as development standards, automated testing, and CI/CD pipelines across various platforms. They also lead and support a diverse development resourcing model, including Wellmark staff, global onshore/offshore staffing, and crowdsourcing, while building relationships with Wellmark leaders and acting as a consultant on business process improvements and technology enhancements.

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

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Experience in Informatica ETL and IICS.
• Angular knowledge.
• Prior experience with Health care and Federal Employee Program.
• Experience working within an Agile team environment.
• Ability or interest in mentoring/coaching others.
• 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 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees