Developer III

ourhrconnect; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina seeks an Applications Systems Analyst to perform all phases of analysis and design, translating business needs into technical specifications across mainframe, midrange, web, and PC/LAN environments.

You will document programs, test and debug, and coordinate enhancements while maintaining project timelines and quality standards. A Bachelor's degree and 4+ years of related experience are required; strong communication and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a job-related field is required.
• 4 years of application development or related experience.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure team members understand the business requirements and deliver quality technical solutions.
• Maintain and modify programs to meet specifications; code, compile, and implement software on time and within budget.
• Test modified programs, create test data and documentation; verify logic and debug.
• Analyze production systems and coordinate enhancements with production support.
• Develop functional designs and technical specifications and document procedures.

Skills

Applications/Development

Quality assurance

Integration methodologies

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in a job-related field

Associates degree + 2 years experience

8 total years experience

Job description

Summary

Why should you join the BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina family of companies? Other companies come and go, but for more than seven decades we've been part of the national landscape, with our roots firmly embedded in the South Carolina community. We are the largest insurance company in South Carolina ... and much more. We are one of the nation's leading administrators of government contracts. We operate one of the most sophisticated data processing centers in the Southeast. We also have a diverse family of subsidiary companies that allows us to build on a variety of business strengths. We deliver outstanding service to our customers. If you are dedicated to the same philosophy, consider joining our team!

Description

This position requires a clearance which requires U.S. citizenship to obtain.

Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for sponsorship now or in the future.

Position Purpose

Perform all phases of applications systems analysis and design. Analyze systems specifications and develop applications to support information systems processes. Prepare detailed specifications from which complex programs will be written. Design, code, test, debug, document and maintain these programs. Formulates scope and objectives through research to develop or modify complex systems.

Work Environment

Customer-focused, project-oriented programming environment.

Fast paced, multi-platformed environment which may require action and response 24X7 to support the technical business needs of the customer.

What You'll Do

Ensure team members understand the business requirements that drive the analysis and design of quality technical solutions, organizational standards are maintained, and applications are delivered according to project timeliness. Provide expert system knowledge, perform research, attend meetings, and review documents.

Maintain and modify programs according to specifications. Code, compile, and implement application software that is delivered on time and within budget. Evaluate basic interrelationships in immediate programming area to determine how changes in one program will affect another related area.

Test modified programs, create necessary test files and data, verify logic, debug, and write relevant documentation.

Analyze production systems, recommend systems enhancements, provide instruction to production support team. Research customer issues and determine appropriate resolutions. Coordinate implementation of modifications or enhancements.

Analyze and evaluate existing or proposed systems. Develop functional design and technical specifications, concept diagrams, and work flow diagrams and related procedures to process data using appropriate systems environment/platform. Document programs/procedures.

Required Education

Bachelor's in a job related field

Degree Equivalency

Associates degree plus an extra 2 years job-related experience for a total of 6 years of required work experience (see "required work experience")

OR

8 total years required work experience

Required Work Experience

4 years -of application development, systems testing or other job-related experience.

Required Skills and Abilities

Strong understanding of applications/development, quality assurance and integration methodologies, concepts and facilities in a mainframe, midrange, web, and/or PC/LAN environment.

Strong analysis, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.

Demonstrates logical abstract thinking and assimilating/adhering to project goals and deadlines.

Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

Able to work well under pressure and as part of a team.

Strong knowledge of interpersonal skills/team building.

Familiar with project management concepts.

Pays attention to detail.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, clients, vendors etc.

Required Software and Other Tools

Strong knowledge of relevant operating systems, programming languages, and development tools and their usage in the company.