Developer IV

ourhrconnect; Columbia (SC); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina is seeking an experienced IT professional for analysis, design, programming, and implementation of complex applications. The role supports a hybrid work schedule with on-site days and potential travel between buildings in Columbia, SC.

Responsibilities include delivering project deliverables, collaborating with business teams, testing and documentation, and guiding junior staff.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of application development, testing or related experience.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent.
• Experience with analysis, design, programming and implementation of complex applications.

Responsibilities

• Produce deliverables for assigned projects and perform analysis, design, programming, and implementation of systems to solve business problems.
• Collaborate with customers, business analysts, and team members to understand requirements and ensure alignment with IT strategies.
• Test modified programs, create test data, verify logic, debug, and document results.
• Design and develop IT systems and deploy complex application software within time and budget.
• Provide guidance to junior staff and act as an internal consultant on complex projects.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Programming

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Working under pressure

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Degree Equivalency: 4 years related work experience or Associate's + 2 years

Tools

Mainframe/Web/PC/LAN tools

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

Position Purpose: Responsible for analysis, design, programming, and implementation of complex applications tasks and projects. Devise feasible, logical procedures to resolve business problems through the use of computer resources. Formulate scope and objectives through research to develop or modify complex systems. Review detailed specifications and recommend modifications. Design, code, test and debug complex application programs.

Location: This is a full-time position, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday , in a typical office environment. The role follows a hybrid work schedule , requiring you to work on-site a minimum of three days per week , with additional on-site days as business needs dictate. You will work an 8-hour shift during normal business hours and may be required to travel between buildings as needed. In addition, this position will require an On-Call/Rotational schedule every 2 - 3 months. This position is located at 2501 Faraway Drive, Columbia, SC 29223 .

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

What You Will Do:

• Produce deliverables related to the assigned project. Perform analysis, design, programming, and implementation of systems and procedures to solve complex business or scientific problems. Evaluate interrelationships in immediate programming area to determine how changes in one program will affect another related area. Apply conversions and enhancements to business systems. May lead or provide expertise on assigned projects.
• Work closely with customers, business analysts, and team members to understand business requirements that drive the analysis and design of quality technical solutions. Ensure solutions are aligned with business and IT strategies and comply with the organization's architectural standards. Assist in post-implementation support and system enhancements.
• Test modified programs, create necessary test files and data, verify logic, debug, and write relevant documentation.
• Design and develop IT systems. Devise new sources of data and develop new approaches and techniques. Involved in the full systems life cycle and is responsible for designing, coding, testing, implementing, maintaining and supporting complex application software that is delivered on time and within budget.
• Provide guidance to lower-level programmers/analysts. Act as an internal consultant by providing technical guidance on complex projects. Determine and resolve problems with other systems analysts, programmers, and systems users.
• Test designed programs, verify logic, perform any necessary "debugging," and write the documentation.

Required Education:

• Bachelor's in a job related field
• Degree Equivalency: An additional 4 years job related work experience or Associate's plus an additional 2 years job related work experience

Required Work Experience:

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

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Comprehensive understanding of applications/development, quality assurance and integration methodologies, concepts and facilities in a mainframe, midrange, web, and/or PC/LAN environment.
• Demonstrates a high level of technical proficiency in the areas of programming languages, platform capabilities, and methods of systems analysis and program design.
• Excellent 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.
• Ability to assess requirements, alternatives, and risks/benefits for low- to high-impact projects.
• Pays attention to detail.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, clients, vendors etc. In-depth understanding of organizational functions, behavior, and inter-relationships.

Required Software and Other Tools:

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

We Prefer That You Have (experience with the following):

• COBOL (batch and