Senior Application Developer (Candidates must have experience with Informatica)

highmarkhealth; United States; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Highmark Health is seeking an Application Developer with hands‑on Informatica expertise, including IDMC, SaaS MDM, CDI & CAI, and REF360. Strong MDM knowledge and collaboration with data owners on data quality are essential.

The role supports in-office presence within 50 miles of Pittsburgh or Camp Hill campuses on Tue/Wed/Thu; otherwise, full remote work is possible. Candidates must be US citizens and onshore per contract requirements.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience as a developer
• Experience with Project Management tools
• Experience with databases
• Experience with multiple coding languages

Responsibilities

• Leads analysis, design, coding, testing and implementation of complex enhancements with minimal defects
• Follows Highmark SDLC standards and participates in the full system development lifecycle
• Collaborates with customers, analysts, partners and IT to translate requirements into technical solutions
• Provides technical support including releases, on-call and 24x7 coverage when needed
• Adheres to Highmark policies and standards and documents project status clearly
• Takes roles as Developer, Technical Lead or Project Manager depending on experience

Skills

Problem solving

Leadership

Healthcare industry experience

Enterprise IT knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or Computer Science

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Informatica IDMC

Informatica SaaS MDM

Informatica CDI & CAI

Informatica REF360

OnPrem Informatica (IDQ, MDM, PowerCenter)

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

***CANDIDATE MUST BE US Citizen, OnShore (due to contractual/access requirements)***

We are seeking a highly skilled Application Developer with critical, hands‑on expertise in Informatica technologies. The ideal candidate will demonstrate proficiency across the Informatica suite, including Informatica IDMC, Informatica SaaS MDM, Informatica CDI & CAI, and Informatica REF360. Strong familiarity with on‑premise Informatica tools such as IDQ, MDM, and PowerCenter (PC) is also essential. This role specifically requires proven experience with Master Data Management (MDM) principles and practices, including direct involvement in MDM match rule development and effective engagement with data owners/stewards on data quality initiatives. Your expertise in these areas is crucial to achieving the strategic objectives of this position.

Pittsburgh Location Requirement

If the candidate is within 50 miles of either the Pittsburgh or Camp Hill campuses then they are expected to be in the office on Tue/Wed/Thu - otherwise they will be fully remote.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Takes a lead role for analyzing, designing, coding, testing and implementing more complex application enhancements, as well as providing general production support, meeting defined scope, target dates and budgets with minimal or no defects.
• Utilizes and participates in the more complex full system development life cycle, per current Highmark SDLC standards.
• Takes a lead role in collaborating with customers, business analysts, partners, and IT team members to understand business requirements that drive the analysis and design of quality technical solutions. Concentrates on providing innovative solutions to more complex business needs.
• Takes a lead role in providing required technical support, including release implementations, on‑call and 24x7 supports when necessary.
• Performs work in compliance with all Highmark and Highmark IT standards, policies and procedures.
• Actively takes a leading role and participates on project teams in various project roles, including, but not limited to, Developer, Technical Lead and Project Manager, based upon level of experience.
• Effectively communicates with team members, customers, partners and management, including assisting with or conducting more complex technical walkthroughs, reporting project status, enabling vendor solutions and providing accurate and concise documentation.
• Other duties as assigned or requested.

EDUCATION

• Required
  Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or closely related field
• Substitutions
  None
• Preferred
  Master's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or closely related field

EXPERIENCE

• Required
  5 years of experience as a developer
• Required
  Experience with Project Management tools
• Required
  Experience with databases
• Required
  Experience with multiple coding languages
• Preferred
  Informatica IDMC
• Preferred
  Informatica Saas MDM
• Preferred
  Informatica CDI & CAI
• Preferred
  Informatica REF360
• Preferred
  OnPrem Informatica tooling (IDQ, MDM, PC)

LICENSES or CERTIFICATIONS

• Required
  None
• Preferred
  Certification such as JAVA Developer, DB2 Certification, Cognos Certification

SKILLS

• Problem solving, root cause analysis, and issue resolution
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Experience in Healthcare or Health Insurance Industry
• Experience with technology platforms, application development tools, business processes, software development life cycle used by Highmark enterprise

Language (Other than English)

None

Travel Requirement

0% - 25%

PHYSICAL, MENTAL DEMANDS and WORKING CONDITIONS

• Position Type
  Office-based
• Teaches / trains others regularly
  Occasionally
• Travel regularly from the office to various work sites or from site-to-site
  Rarely
• Works primarily out-of‑the office selling products/services (sales employees)
  Never
• Physical work site required
  Yes
• Lifting: up to 10 pounds
  Constantly
• Lifting: 10 to 25 pounds
  Occasionally
• Lifting: 25 to 50 pounds
  Rarely

Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

Compliance Requirement : This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.

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