Description
JOB SUMMARY
This job provides application development services typically as a of a project team or in an application support role. Developers analyze, design, code, test and implement systematic solutions to meet customer requirements that adhere to Highmark IT standards and policies.
Developers provide general support to maintain applications that meet the service levels, system availability, performance and quality levels required by their customers.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Responsible for analyzing, designing, coding, testing and implementing application enhancements, as well as providing general production support, meeting defined scope, target dates and budgets with minimal or no defects.
- Utilizes and participates in the full system development life cycle, per current Highmark SDLC standards.
- Collaborates with customers, business analysts, partners, and IT team members to understand business requirements that drive the analysis and design of quality technical solutions.
Concentrates on providing innovative solutions to business needs.
- Provides required technical support, including release implementations, on-call and 24x7 supports when necessary.
- Performs work in compliance with all Highmark and Highmark IT standards, policies and procedures.
- Actively participates on project teams in various project roles, including, but not limited to, Developer, Technical Lead and Project Manager, based upon level of experience.
- Effectively communicates with team members, customers, partners and management, including assisting with or conducting technical walkthroughs, reporting project status, enabling vendor solutions and providing accurate and concise documentation.
- Other duties as assigned or requested.
EDUCATION
Required
Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or closely related field
Substitutions
none
Preferred
None
EXPERIENCE
Required
- 3 years of experience as a developer
- Experience with Project Management tools
- Experience with databases
- Experience with multiple coding languages
Preferred
None
LICENSES or CERTIFICATIONS
Required
None
Preferred
Certification such as JAVA Developer, DB2 Certification, Cognos Certification
SKILLS
- Problem solving, root cause analysis, and issue resolution
- Demonstrated leadership skills
- Experience in Healthcare or Health Insurance Industry
- Experience with technology platforms, application development tools, business processes, software development life cycle used by Highmark enterprise
Language (Other than English) :
None
Travel Requirement : 0% - 25%
0% - 25%
PHYSICAL, MENTAL DEMANDS and WORKING CONDITIONS
Position Type
Office-based
Teaches / trains others regularly
Never
Travel regularly from the office to various work sites or from site-to-site
Occasionally
Works primarily out-of-the office selling products / services (sales employees)
Never
Physical work site required
Lifting : up to 10 pounds
Constantly
Lifting : 10 to 25 pounds
Occasionally
Lifting : 25 to 50 pounds
Never
Pay Range Minimum : $57,700.00
$57,700.00
Pay Range Maximum : $106,700.00
$106,700.00
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