Principal Facets Developer

Blue Cross NC; United States; Hybrid; USD 131,000 - 209,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) with employer match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Tuition reimbursement

Hybrid-Flex work model

Job summary

Blue Cross NC is seeking a Principal Facets Developer to lead the TriZetto Facets modernization effort and deliver high-availability, low-latency healthcare payer solutions. You will guide architecture, design, and coding across on-premise and cloud-based environments, partnering with business and technology teams to drive impactful results.

The role requires 8+ years of experience in health IT, strong leadership, and a track record of delivering scalable, high-performing systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or advanced degree required.
• 8+ years of experience in related field.
• In lieu of degree, 10+ years of experience in related field.

Responsibilities

• Act as a technical expert and lead analysis, design and development of high-volume, low-latency applications for mission-critical systems.
• Provide technical leadership to other IT specialists.
• Independently write well designed, testable, efficient code for varied IT solutions.
• Lead discovery to understand complex business problems and execute assignments.
• Evaluate options for buy vs. build decisions and communicate with stakeholders.
• Stay abreast of technology trends and best practices for continuous learning.
• Lead project teams and mentor less experienced members.
• Assist management with employee development and training.
• Leverage AI-assisted development tools to improve processes.

Skills

Agile Methodology

Development Experience

DevOps

Employee Career Development

Kubernetes

Leadership

Microservices Architecture

Project Leadership

Salesforce (Software)

Salesforce Implementation

Software Development

Team Management

Team Support

Version Control

Visualforce

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree

10+ years experience alternative to degree

Tools

Salesforce (Software)

Job description

Blue Cross NC is seeking a highly skilled and forward-thinking technology leader to serve as our next, Principal Facets Developer.

This is a highly visible engineering role at the intersection of healthcare administration, enterprise technology, and innovation. As a key technical contributor, you will help shape the future of our TriZetto Facets ecosystem while driving modernization efforts that support critical business capabilities across membership, enrollment, billing, and fulfillment operations.

This engineer will partner across business and technology teams to deliver scalable, high-performing solutions that enhance operational efficiency, improve customer experiences, and support the delivery of affordable healthcare for the communities we serve.

Job Description

This is your chance to radically change the game and use your strong technical skills to transform healthcare. You'll be the subject matter expert on assigned projects, leading the work of an agile, high energy and innovative team responsible for the design, development, testing and support of our complex on premise and cloud-based software, system and/or information solutions.

What You’ll Do:

• Act as a technical expert/resource for the team and business partners while leading the analysis, design and development of high volume, low latency applications for mission critical systems delivering high-availability and performance to best meet customer needs.
• Minimum 5+ years of hands-on experience with TriZetto Facets, including configuration, customization, integration, support, and implementation of healthcare payer solutions across Fulfillment, membership, billing, and enrollment platforms.
• Independently write well designed, testable, efficient code to support varied and highly complex IT solutions
• Provide technical leadership to other IT specialists to rapidly develop and deliver stunning solutions that meet changing business needs.
• Perform all necessary discovery and fact finding to fully understand highly complex business problems and opportunities and independently execute all assignments.
• Evaluate options to provide solution buy vs. build recommendations to management.
• Independently analyze and recommend solutions to development and production issues while effectively communicating to the project team, applicable vendors and/or the manager in a timely manner.
• Research and stay abreast of technology trends and IT best practices, with a focus on continuous learning and possible application to the business.
• Regularly act in a project lead capacity and/or represent the department on enterprise-wise project teams.
• Provide direction and assistance to less experienced team members and may oversee or coordinate work efforts as needed.
• Assist management with employee development initiatives, including training.
• Experience in leveraging AI-assisted development tools to improve business processes, operational efficiency

What You Bring:

• Bachelor's degree or advanced degree (where required)
• 8+ years of experience in related field.
• In lieu of degree, 10+ years of experience in related field.

What You’ll Get:

• The opportunity to work at the cutting edge of health care delivery with a team that’s deeply invested in the community
• Work-life balance, flexibility, and the autonomy to do great work
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage along with numerous health and wellness programs
• Parental leave and support plus adoption and surrogacy assistance
• Career development programs and tuition reimbursement for continued education
• 401k match including an annual company contribution

Where You’ll Work

Our Hybrid Flex approach is built on presence with a purpose – giving you flexibility to work remotely with intentional in-person connection – that supports a workplace that’s flexible, connected, and future focused.

In a Hybrid-Flex role, you’ll work in the office at least two days a week for collaboration and connection. In a Remote Flex role, you’ll work virtually, with a few in-office visits each year for meaningful moments that matter.

Whether your role is Hybrid Flex or Remote Flex depends on the nature of the work and distance from our Durham headquarters. We welcome candidates from outside the local area and in any states listed on this job posting. Onsite expectations will be discussed during the interview process.

Salary Range

At Blue Cross NC, we take great pride in a fair and equitable compensation package that reflects market-price and our starting salaries are typically planned near the middle of the range listed. Compensation decisions are driven by factors including experience and training, specialized skill sets, licensure and certifications and other business and organizational needs. Our base salary is part of a robust Total Rewards package that includes an Annual Incentive Bonus*, 401(k) with employer match, Paid Time Off (PTO), and competitive health benefits and wellness programs.

Based on annual corporate goal achievement and individual performance.

$130,560.00 - $208,896.00

Skills

Agile Methodology, Development Experience, DevOps, Employee Career Development, Kubernetes, Leadership, Microservices Architecture, Project Leadership, Salesforce (Software), Salesforce Implementation, Software Development, Team Management, Team Support, Version Control, Visualforce

Why Blue Cross NC?

This role offers a unique opportunity to help transform healthcare through technology at one of the nation's leading Blue plans. You'll play a critical role in shaping the future of our core healthcare administration platforms, partnering across business and technology teams to deliver innovative solutions that drive operational excellence and improve member experiences.

As a technical leader, you'll influence enterprise technology strategy, champion modern engineering practices, and help accelerate the modernization of critical Facets-based solutions that support our customers, members, and communities across North Carolina.

If you're a passionate technology leader who thrives at the intersection of healthcare, software engineering, innovation, and business impact, we'd love to hear from you.

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