Lead Developer - .NET

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas; Topeka (KS); Hybrid; USD 109,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6 weeks paid parental leave

Fertility/Adoption assistance

2 weeks paid caregiver leave

401(k) plan matching up to 5%

Health & fitness benefits

Job summary

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas is seeking a Lead Developer to design, develop, test, and deploy secure, scalable applications that support complex business processes. Translate user stories into technical solutions and collaborate within an Agile/Scrum team.

The role offers flexibility to work remote, hybrid or onsite under our Telecommuting Policy. Strong focus on performance, reliability, and documentation accompanies a competitive compensation package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years of application development experience with knowledge of at least one programming language.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy secure, scalable applications.
• Translate user stories and business requirements into technical specifications.
• Maintain and enhance existing applications for performance and reliability.
• Collaborate in an Agile/Scrum environment with product owners, analysts, QA, and other developers.
• Maintain technical documentation and participate in code reviews.

Skills

Code translation

Data access methods

SDLC

Versioning tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related

High school diploma or equivalent

Relevant degree preferred

Job description

• Make a Positive Impact: Your work will directly contribute to the health and well-being of Kansans.
• FamilyComes First : Total rewards package that promotes the idea of family first for all employees. Paid vacation and sick leave with paid maternity and paternity available immediately upon hire
• Professional Growth Opportunities: Advance your career with ongoing training and development programs.
• Dynamic Work Environment: Collaborate with a team of passionate and driven individuals in a work environment that promotes flexibility.
• Trust and Stability: Work for one of the most trusted companies in Kansas with over 80 years of commitment, compassion and community.
• Inclusive Work Environment: We pride ourselves on fostering a workplace where everyone is valued and respected.
• Base compensation is only one component of your competitive Total Rewards package
• Incentive pay program (EPIP)
• 6 weeks paid parental leave for new mothers and fathers
• Fertility/Adoption assistance
• 2 weeks paid caregiver leave
• 401(k) plan matching up to 5%
• Health & fitness benefits, discounts and resources

Job Summary

The Lead Developer is responsible for designing, developing, testing, and deploying secure, scalable applications to support complex business processes. This role requires translating user stories and business requirements into technical solutions while enhancing and maintaining existing applications for performance and reliability.

This position is eligible to work remote, hybrid or onsite in accordance with our Telecommuting Policy.

What you’ll do

• Design, develop, test, and deploy robust, scalable, and secure application solutions to support complex business requirements.
• Interpret user stories and business needs into technical specifications and actionable development tasks.
• Enhance, refactor, and maintain existing applications with a focus on performance, stability, and scalability.
• Work collaboratively with product owners, business analysts, QA engineers, and fellow developers in an Agile/Scrum team.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in debugging and resolving complex application issues and performance bottlenecks.
• Ensure the delivery of high-quality code through comprehensive unit testing and participation in peer reviews.
• Contribute to architectural and design decisions, offering insights based on experience and best practices.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date technical documentation for systems, codebases, and development processes.
• Stay informed on emerging technologies and propose innovative solutions that improve productivity and system performance.

What you need

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to translate user specifications into written code.
• Knowledge of data access methods to create, read, update, and delete data.
• Awareness of industry architecture.
• Familiarity with utility usage and tools.
• Familiarity with System Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Basic understanding of database concepts.
• Awareness of technical trends.
• Ability to utilize versioning tools.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor’s degree or completion of a Computer Science program from a Technical Trade School preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years of application development experience with a thorough knowledge of at least one programming language.

Bonus if you have

• Participate in code review discussions and providing technical guidance to development teams. Ability to work collaboratively with architecture staff to establish and support coding standards and guidelines.
• Superior analytical and deductive reasoning skills along with the ability to make decisions independently or with minimal direction.
• Ability to foster a continuous learning environment by engaging in activities that grow technical and leadership skills, both personally and across teams. Training in PMP and Agile is a plus.
• Health care experience preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Typical office environment
• Requires extensive use of computer
• Requires extended periods of sitting or standing

Compensation

Lead Developer

$108,640 - $135,800

Exempt Grade IT&S 17

• Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas offers excellent competitive compensation with the goal of retaining and growing talented team members. The compensation range for this role is a good faith estimate, it is estimated based on what a successful candidate might be paid.All offers presented to candidates are carefully reviewed to ensure fair, equitable pay by offering competitive wages that align with the individual's skills, education, experience, and training. The range may vary above or below the stated amounts.