Software Developer - Hybrid

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

Performs programming and maintenance on various programs and systems based on customer business requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Experience:
  • Level 1: 1 year
  • Level 2: 3 years
  • Level 3: 5 years
  • Level 4: 7 years
• Programming and Database Development:
  • Level 2: 1 year
  • Level 3: 3 years
  • Level 4: 4 years
• Project Management:
  • Level 3: 1 year
  • Level 4: 3 years
• Education:
  • High-School Diploma or GED in general field of study
• Licenses and Certifications:
  • N/A

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience:
  • Level 2: 1 year
  • Level 3: 3 years
  • Level 4: 4 years
• Education:
  • Bachelor’s Degree in computer technology, business, or related field
• Licenses and Certifications:
  • Technical Certifications in programming languages

Essential Job Functions And Responsibilities

Level 1

• Maintain and develop basic-level systems and programs.
• Design and code basic-level systems, programs, and interfaces.
• Create and maintain databases.
• Write and execute unit test plans.
• Track and resolve any processing issues.
• Create ad-hoc reports for internal and external customers.
• Research, respond to, and finalize questions or requests for research received from internal customers.
• Participate in the review of code and/or systems for proper design standards, content and functionality.
• Assist with development and delivery of presentations to staff and management.
• Participate in all aspects of the Systems Development Life Cycle.
• Analyze files and map data from one system to another.
• Adhere to established source control versioning policies and procedures.
• Meet timeliness and accuracy goals.
• Communicate status of work assignments to stakeholders and management.

Level 2

• Maintain and develop moderately complex systems and programs.
• Track and resolve processing problems, coordinating with all appropriate areas.
• Aid Users/Analysts with the development of system interface specifications.
• Develop, write and implement processing requirements and post implementation review.
• Create and deliver presentations to staff and management.
• Maintain code base and configuration in development and test system environments.

Level 3

• Participate or lead large projects.
• Maintain an extensive knowledge of new developments in programming and healthcare-related topics.
• Plan, lead, and implement large-scale or cross-functional projects using sound project management methodology.
• Work with Management to prepare Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for software systems.
• Assist in implementing new procedures, including workflows, manuals, and training materials.
• Cookordination and development training materials for Programmers.
• Coordinate and develop training materials for Programmers.
• Participate in technology planning.
• Participate in the project prioritization process.
• Train new staff in the use, understanding, and configuration of the files, terms, and methods used in programming.

SCRUM Responsibilities (LEVEL 2S AND LEVEL 3S)

• Act as SCRUM master for 1-2 SCRUM teams with a focus on guiding the teams towards process improvement.
• Facilitate sprint planning, retrospective and sprint demos.
• Assist product owner with management of backlog.
• Ensure cross-team coordination.
• Maintain relevant metrics that help the team monitor performance.
• Liaise between developers and User Experience/Visual Designers.
• Foster communication between the disciplines.

Required Competencies

• Knowledge: Query design and ad-hoc report creation tools, mathematics analysis and inductive reasoning skills, programming languages and coding ability sufficient to meet the requirements at each level of responsibility, as defined in departmental documentation, object-oriented analysis and design, structured programming, data mapping, and testing.
• Professional Competencies: Strong analytical skills to support independent and effective decisions, perseverance in the face of resistance or setbacks, strong verbal and written communications skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group, executives, managers, and subject matter experts, ability to prioritize tasks and work with multiple priorities, sometimes under limited time constraints, effective interpersonal skills and ability to maintain positive working relationship with others.
• Leadership Experience And Competencies: Ability to take appropriate risks, using available data, ability to build synergy with a diverse team in an ever-changing environment.

Preferred Competencies

• Job Skills: Intermediate skills with spreadsheet, flowcharting, presentation, word processing, and database software, advanced knowledge and experience with database, programming, and documentation, knowledge of HIPAA security and privacy standards.
• Professional Competencies: Ability to work with ambiguous and conflicting information while keeping focused on the end goal.
• Leadership Experience And Competencies: N/A

Our Commitment

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected group. Thank you for your interest in Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona. For more information on our company, see azblue.com. If interested in this position, please apply.