Technical Engineer (API Platform)

Highmark Health

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

JOB SUMMARY CANDIDATE MUST BE US Citizen (due to contractual/access requirements) This job is an integral member of one of our teams responsible for supporting the design, development, and maintenance of our technical solutions, ensuring their efficient and reliable operation. This position will be responsible for contributing to our technical ecosystem including infrastructure, systems, networks, applications, integrations, and providing critical support for API solutions. They will work closely with other technical professionals, analysts, and engineers to build and optimize solutions, ensuring quality, integrity, and performance. The ideal candidate is adaptable, solution-oriented, and capable of collaborating across multiple teams to support a broad range of technical initiatives. The incumbent, and team, may be involved in every aspect as a part of the technical process from idea generation, analysis, design, build, and support using various technologies and design patterns. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES Responsible for one or many of the following tasks: analyzing, designing, coding, testing and implementing technical solutions, as well as providing general production monitoring and support, meeting defined scope, target dates and budgets with minimal or no defects. Collaborate with stakeholders across IT, product, analytics, and business teams to gather requirements and provide technical solutions that meet organizational needs Monitor work against production schedule and provide progress updates and report any issues or technical difficulties to leadership on a regular basis. Document technical processes and procedures, and participate in technical reviews and knowledge sharing sessions Collaborate on the design and implementation of with architecture to ensure solution alignment to enterprise goals and standards Perform technical analysis and provide insights to support decision-making across various departments Stay up-to-date with the latest relevant technologies and industry best practices Other duties as assigned or requested. EXPERIENCE Required 3 years of experience in one or many of the following tasks: analyzing, designing, coding, testing and implementing technical solutions, as well as providing general production support, meeting defined scope, target dates and budgets with minimal or no defects 3 years of technical problem solving, solution implementation, team/project collaboration experience 3 years of basic computer science concepts and principles, common operating systems, development languages/scripting Preferred Understanding and experience with API technologies Axway API gateway, Amplify API management, Elasticsearch Logstash and Kibana(ELK) 5 years of experience with technology platforms, application development tools, business processes, software development life cycle used by our enterprise 5 years of experience defining system architectures and exploring technical feasibility trade-offs for optimizing short term execution while planning for long term technical capabilities 5 years of experience working with a variety of technology systems, designing solutions or developing technology solutions in healthcare 5 years of technical governance, quality, and technical security best practices 5 years of experience translating requirements, design mockups, prototypes or user stories into technical designs 5 years of producing technical solutions that are fault-tolerant, efficient, and maintainable SKILLS Demonstrated ability to achieve stretch goals in a highly innovative and fast-paced environment Adaptability: Ability to take on diverse tasks and projects, adapting to the evolving needs of the organization Analytical Thinking: Analytical skills with a focus on detail and accuracy Interest and ability to learn other technologies as needed Technical Proficiency: Comfortable with a range of data tools and technologies, with a willingness to learn new skills as needed Track record in designing, implementing, and/or supporting large-scale technical solutions Sense of ownership, urgency, and drive Demonstrated passion for user experience and improving usability Team Collaboration: A team player who can work effectively in cross-functional environments EDUCATION Required Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Computer Engineering or relevant experience and/or education as determined by the company in lieu of bachelor's degree. Preferred Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Computer Engineering or related field. LICENSES or CERTIFICATIONS Required None Preferred None Language (Other than English): None Travel Requirement: 0% - 25% PHYSICAL, MENTAL DEMANDS and WORKING CONDITIONS Position Type Office- or Remote-based Teaches / trains others Occasionally Travel from the office to various work sites or from site-to-site Rarely Works primarily out-of-the office selling products/services (sales employees) Never Physical work site required No Lifting: up to 10 pounds Constantly Lifting: 10 to 25 pounds Occasionally Lifting: 25 to 50 pounds Rarely Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job. Compliance Requirement: This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies. As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy. Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.

Requirements

3 years of experience in one or many of the following tasks: analyzing, designing, coding, testing and implementing technical solutions, as well as providing general production support, meeting defined scope, target dates and budgets with minimal or no defects
3 years of technical problem solving, solution implementation, team/project collaboration experience
3 years of basic computer science concepts and principles, common operating systems, development languages/scripting
Demonstrated ability to achieve stretch goals in a highly innovative and fast-paced environment
Adaptability: Ability to take on diverse tasks and projects, adapting to the evolving needs of the organization
Analytical Thinking: Analytical skills with a focus on detail and accuracy
Interest and ability to learn other technologies as needed
Technical Proficiency: Comfortable with a range of data tools and technologies, with a willingness to learn new skills as needed
Track record in designing, implementing, and/or supporting large-scale technical solutions
Sense of ownership, urgency, and drive
Demonstrated passion for user experience and improving usability
Team Collaboration: A team player who can work effectively in cross-functional environments
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Computer Engineering or relevant experience and/or education as determined by the company in lieu of bachelor's degree.

Nice To Haves

Understanding and experience with API technologies Axway API gateway, Amplify API management, Elasticsearch Logstash and Kibana(ELK)
5 years of experience with technology platforms, application development tools, business processes, software development life cycle used by our enterprise
5 years of experience defining system architectures and exploring technical feasibility trade-offs for optimizing short term execution while planning for long term technical capabilities
5 years of experience working with a variety of technology systems, designing solutions or developing technology solutions in healthcare
5 years of technical governance, quality, and technical security best practices
5 years of experience translating requirements, design mockups, prototypes or user stories into technical designs
5 years of producing technical solutions that are fault-tolerant, efficient, and maintainable
Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Computer Engineering or related field.

Responsibilities

analyzing, designing, coding, testing and implementing technical solutions, as well as providing general production monitoring and support, meeting defined scope, target dates and budgets with minimal or no defects
Collaborate with stakeholders across IT, product, analytics, and business teams to gather requirements and provide technical solutions that meet organizational needs
Monitor work against production schedule and provide progress updates and report any issues or technical difficulties to leadership on a regular basis.
Document technical processes and procedures, and participate in technical reviews and knowledge sharing sessions
Collaborate on the design and implementation of with architecture to ensure solution alignment to enterprise goals and standards
Perform technical analysis and provide insights to support decision-making across various departments
Stay up-to-date with the latest relevant technologies and industry best practices
Other duties as assigned or requested.

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