Resp & Qualifications

PURPOSE: 
Designs, develops/codes, tests, and documents application programs for computer systems. Works with appropriate stakeholders to define system scope and objectives. Performs complex analysis, design, development, testing, and debugging of computer software ranging from operating system, architecture integration, and software design to selection of computer systems, language, and/or equipment. Performs in accordance with established project standards and processes. Breaks down software requirements and creates highly complex systems. 
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Performs software analysis, including requirements and uses case development and design. Implements and documents source code to design specifications. Performs software testing including developing and running automated unit tests, drafting, and executing structured automated test cases. Develop and/or analyze interface design documentation. Comply with hardware and software systems standards and procedures. Build large, distributed, API-driven systems for tens of thousands of users. Demonstrated experience with front-end and back-end programing and integration frameworks and tools. Assist in the estimation of development of application features.

Analyzes, debugs, and corrects reported software bugs and enhancements. Updates user and software documentation. Compile, assess, and report data results from software testing and analysis.

Analyzes and implements functional requirements and designs, implements, and tests software. Performs operations & maintenance (O&M) of existing systems. Identifies areas for improvement and streamlining.

Writes system design and application code documentation. Gathers, analyzes, and composes technical information. Extend open-source libraries and systems as necessary to meet the needs of the team.

Analyzes data and provides expertise in interpreting results and gathers and documents technical and functional user requirements and specifications.

Participates in regular meetings, providing status on current tasks. Participates in peer reviews of software development artifacts. Continuous learning of technologies trends, and best practices. 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: 
This position has no direct reports, however, may informally lead teams in a matrix environment.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Education Level: Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology or Computer Science OR in lieu of a Bachelor's degree, an additional 4 years of relevant work experience is required in addition to the required work experience. 
Experience: 3 years software development experience in object-oriented language.

Required: 
Proficient with Java development. 
Hands-on development experience using Spring related technologies such as Spring Core, Spring Boot, Spring MVC, and Spring Integration. 
Experience building, deploying and maintaining cloud enabled applications using 12 factor design and applications using continuous integration pipelines and automated deployment tools such as Jenkins or Azure DevOps Pipeline. 
Proficient with API development and developing REST and SOAP APIs. 
Knowledge in Cloud Services like IAAS, PAAS and SAAS concepts. 
Exposure to AWS or Azure foundations. 
Proficient with git based source code management, including pull requests, git flow, branching, merging, and feature based development. 
Proficient with RDBMS, SQL databases like SQL server, Postgres, NO SQL databases like Cosmo DB, Mongo DB, Dynamo, etc. 
Knowledge Microservices Architecture and event driven development using Apache Kafka. 
Knowledge in Docker and Kubernetes platforms. 
Knowledge of front-end frameworks such as Angular, React, etc. 
Hands on experience with JSON, XML data formats. 
Proficient with DevOps toolchains. 
Passion for reusable, scalable, and secure software development. 
Knowledge in web and API security integration like SSO, SAML, oAuth2 (Auth code flow and Client Credentials etc). 
Knowledge of testing frameworks and tools such as Junit, Mockito, Karma, Protractor, etc. 
Good debugging and troubleshooting skills. 
Solid teamwork and interpersonal skills. 
Self-starter that values continuous learning. 
Passion for reusable, scalable, and secure software development. 
Must demonstrate resilience and effectively work in a fast-paced environment with frequently changing priorities, deadlines, and workloads that can be variable for long periods of time. Must be able to meet established deadlines and handle multiple customer service demands from internal and external customers, within set expectations for service excellence. Must be able to effectively communicate and provide positive customer service to every internal and external customer, including customers who may be demanding or otherwise challenging.

Preferred Qualifications: 
Knowledge in the Healthcare domain. 
Desire to work in a Global delivery environment (on & off-shore development). 
Knowledge of Agile Project Management/Defect management tools like Rally, ALM, JIRA etc. 
Relevant certifications in Web development, Mobile development, Relational and NoSQL Databases, Cloud, etc. 
Knowledge with development and deployment of a cloud-native project (pet projects are welcome), preferably on AWS or Azure. 
Contributor to an open source project.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

Knowledge of programming languages (e.g. C, Python, .NET Framework, Java, etc.). 
Knowledge and understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC). 
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal. 
Ability to recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems. 
Basic understanding of cloud technologies (e.g. AWS, Azure). 
Basic understanding of database technologies (e.g. cloud, SQL, Oracle, Mongo DB, PostgreSQL, etc.). 
Fundamental knowledge of software engineers best practices, agile methodologies, CI/CD pipelines. 
Knowledge of test-first practices including Test-Driven Development (TDD) for unit tests and Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) for automated acceptance tests. 
Knowledge of DevOps practices and tools. 
Knowledge of Code quality and promotion practices. 

Salary Range: $61,272 - $121,693

Salary Range Disclaimer

The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the work is being performed. This compensation range is specific and considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilites of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, internal peer equity, and market and business consideration. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at the top of the range, as compensation decisions depend on each case's facts and circumstances, including but not limited to experience, internal equity, and location. In addition to your compensation, CareFirst offers a comprehensive benefits package, various incentive programs/plans, and 401k contribution programs/plans (all benefits/incentives are subject to eligibility requirements).

Department

Market Facing Mobile Developme

Equal Employment Opportunity

CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Where To Apply

Please visit our website to apply: www.carefirst.com/careers

Federal Disc/Physical Demand

Note: The incumbent is required to immediately disclose any debarment, exclusion, or other event that makes him/her ineligible to perform work directly or indirectly on Federal health care programs.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The associate is primarily seated while performing the duties of the position. Occasional walking or standing is required. The hands are regularly used to write, type, key and handle or feel small controls and objects. The associate must frequently talk and hear. Weights up to 25 pounds are occasionally lifted.

Sponsorship in US

Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without Sponsorship.

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