Provides application design, analysis, programming, testing and documentation for the development, integration, enhancement, and maintenance of information systems solutions. Job Description: Job 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. Develops and implements program/system test plans. Devises data verification methods and standard system procedures. Responds to system failures and performance events by taking appropriate measures to reduce system downtime and eliminate recurrence of problems. May conduct research on software and hardware products to justify recommendations and support management in budgeting and purchasing efforts. Acts as expert technical resource to development staff in all phases of the development and implementation process. Job Qualifications Education Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or equivalent work experience required. Equivalent years of experience are determined as one year of technical experience for every year of college requested. Experience 1 year - Experience with information technology concepts, application development methodology, terminology, and standards required 5 years - Systems and programming experience required 1 year - Expert working knowledge of at least one programming language in use at BCBST. Skills\Certifications 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 Top level technical experience in one or more specialized areas of applications systems analysis and programming 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 Job Specific Requirements: Proficiency in Java and NodeJS, ReactJS with a strong background in full-stack development. Experience in both API and UI development. Expertise in cloud technologies and microservices architecture. Ability to maintain, enhance, and modernize software and hardware systems. Experience with Agile methodologies and project delivery. Capability to develop technical roadmaps and product life cycle schedules. Demonstrated experience in container adoption strategies and cloud migration. Skilled in developing and maintaining a shared knowledge base and documentation. Ability to develop proofs of concept (POCs) and innovate in technology implementation. Preferred Skills: Number of Openings Available: 1 Worker Type: Employee Company: BCBST BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Inc. Applying for this job indicates your acknowledgement and understanding of the following statements: BCBST is an Equal Opportunity employer (EEO), and all employees and applicants will be entitled to equal employment opportunities when employment decisions are made. 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