Operations App Developer, Senior

Blue Shield of CA; Lodi (CA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Shield of California seeks a Senior Application Developer to design, develop, and enhance software tools for automated reporting and configuration tasks. You will contribute to automation initiatives across the Business Configuration Shared Services team, improving enrollment and claims processing efficiency.

The role requires strong UNIX/Windows, SQL, and scripting skills, plus experience with WebSphere, FileNet, and REST services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent IT experience.
• 5+ years in relevant IT/support roles.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; project management experience preferred.
• Proficiency with UNIX/Windows OS and Internet technologies.
• Proficiency with VBA, PowerShell, version control, and Agile tools.
• Knowledge of Oracle and/or SQL Server; SQL development required.
• Scripting in PERL, Bourne, C++.
• Knowledge of WebSphere (Admin/Install).
• UI development basics and software development methodologies required.
• Knowledge of FileNet (UNIX/Windows).
• Experience with SVN/Git and JIRA preferred.
• Familiarity with APIs, web services, SOAP, REST.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and enhance software tools supporting reporting and configuration activities.
• Contribute to automation initiatives to improve operational efficiency.
• Support accurate, timely member enrollment and claims processing reporting.

Skills

VBA

PowerShell

UNIX/Windows OS

SQL development

Perl

C++

WebSphere

APIs / Web Services / REST

SVN/Git

Agile project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT or related field

Tools

FileNet

JIRA

SVN

Job description

Your Role

The Business Configuration Automation team creates innovative automated solutions that support both Business Configuration teams and their customers. The Senior Application Developer reports to the Senior Manager of the Business Configuration Shared Services team and plays a key role in advancing automation initiatives. In this position, you will design, develop, and enhance software applications and tools that support accurate, timely reporting and configuration activities. Your work will help improve operational efficiency, ensure reliable member enrollment processes, streamline claims processing, and contribute to the delivery of high-quality business solutions across the organization.

Our leadership model is about developing great leaders at all levels and creating opportunities for our people to grow - personally, professionally, and financially. We are looking for leaders that are energized by creative and critical thinking, building and sustaining high-performing teams, getting results the right way, and fostering continuous learning.

Your Knowledge and Experience

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in IT and minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience.
• 4-5 years of experience in a computer-related support role required.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills. Project management experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of UNIX and/or Windows Operating System and Internet technologies.
• Proficiency with VBA (Visual Basic for Applications), PowerShell, version control systems, and Agile project and issue tracking tools required.
• Knowledge of Oracle and/or SQL server required.
• Experience with SQL development required.
• Scripting PERL, BOURNE, C++.
• Knowledge of Websphere (Administrator or Installation Level)
• Intermediate-level knowledge of user interface design, application development, and software development methodologies, including data structures, algorithms, and design patterns, required.
• Knowledge of FileNet (Installation on both UNIX and Windows level).
• Experience with SVN/Git and JIRA preferred.
• Familiarity with software debugging and integration methods, including APIs, web services, SOAP, and REST, preferred.

Hybrid

This role requires employees to be in-office based on our hybrid workplace model, balancing purposeful in-person collaboration with flexibility. For most teams, this means coming into the office two days each week.

Employees living more than 50 miles from an office location will work with their manager to determine in-office time based on business need.