Senior Developer - Request #37652225

Southcarolinablues; Columbia, Northern (SC, KY); On-site; USD 83,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K

Job summary

BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina in Columbia, SC is seeking a Senior Developer to lead and deliver complex applications, collaborating across teams to design, code, test, and deploy solutions on schedule. The role requires 8+ years of experience in development, a Bachelor's degree in CS/IT, and strong communication.

On-site work is preferred with potential remote for non-local candidates; salary is hourly.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field.
• 8 years of experience in application development, testing or related work.
• Travel: No travel required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, design, program, and implement complex applications; devise procedures to resolve problems.
• Act as an internal consultant; collaborate with customers, analysts, and team members.
• Provide design recommendations and participate in architecture decisions.
• Develop enterprise-level applications and integration solutions; assess cross-area impact.
• Create coding standards; devise data sources and development methods.
• Lead, mentor, and guide junior staff; coordinate complex projects and resolve issues.
• Test programs, verify logic, debug, and document.

Skills

Mainframe experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field

Tools

Operating systems

Programming languages

Development tools

Job description

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. Business and political climates may change, but we’re stronger than ever. Our A.M. Best rating is A+ (Superior) - making us the only health insurance company in South Carolina with that rating. We’re 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!

Job Title:Senior Developer

• Cloud Lead Developer - 2 Openings
• Contract
• Onsite is Highly Preferred - Will look at Partial and Remote Candidates
• Interviews: Onsite for Local/Partial Candidates - Remote for Non local
• Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. - Possible overtime, when needed to meet project timelines

Duties:

• Responsible for analysis, design, programming, and implementation of the most complex applications tasks and projects in the area. 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. Provide technical direction and support in the development and support of business systems software and procedures. Design, code, test and debug the most complex application programs. 20% Provide expertise regarding the integration of applications across the business. Conceive, design, and implement structures and programs to business systems software.
• 15% Act as an internal consultant, advocate, mentor, and change agent providing expertise and technical guidance on complex projects. Work closely with customers, business analysts, and team members to determine 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.
• 15% Provide design recommendations based on long-term IT organization strategy. Make recommendations towards the development of new code or reuse of existing code. Responsibilities may also include participation in component and data architecture design, performance monitoring, product evaluation and buy versus build recommendations.
• 15% Perform analysis, design, programming, and implementation on systems and procedures to solve complex business or scientific problems. Develop enterprise-level applications and custom integration solutions. Evaluate complex interrelationships in immediate programming area to determine how changes in one program will affect another related area.
• 15% Develop programming and development standards. 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 application software that is delivered on time and within budget.
• 15% Provide guidance to lower level programmers/analysts. Lead, plan, organize, and/or coordinate complex projects or phases of large projects. Determine and resolve problems with other systems analysts, programmers, and systems users.
• 5% Test designed programs, verify logic, perform any necessary "debugging," and write the documentation.

Minimum Required Skills and Abilities:

Advanced understanding of applications/development, quality assurance and integration methodologies, concepts and facilities in a mainframe, midrange, 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. Advanced 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. Extensive 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.

Minimum Required Software and Other Tools: Advanced knowledge of relevant operating systems, programming languages, and development tools and their usage in the company.

Work Environment :Customer-focused, project-oriented programming environment. Fast paced, multi-platformed environment which may require action and response 24X7 to support the technical business needs of the customer.

Minimum Required Education: Bachelor's degree-in Computer Science, Information Technology or other job related degree.

Degree Equivalency: 4 years of job related work experience or 2 years of job related experience plus an associate’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or other job related degree

Minimum Required Work Experience: 8 years-of application development, systems testing or other job related experience.

Pay Transparency:

• This is the pay range that Magnit reasonably expects to pay someone for this position is $60.00/hour - $70.00/hour W-2.
• Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K (provided minimum eligibility hours are met).

BlueCross is a strong supporter of our veterans, and many service men and women have joined our ranks. We’ve found the dedication, work ethic and job skills that serve well in the military excel in many of our lines of business, and we proudly have veterans filling positions in Human Resources, Information Technology, Customer Service, Operations, General Services and more.

Through our government contracts, we also have employees serving at Shaw Air Force Base, the Naval Health Clinic in Charleston, the Naval Hospital in Beaufort and in our hometown of Columbia, S.C., at Ft. Jackson.If you are a full-time employee in the National Guard or Reserves, we will even cover the difference in your pay if you are called to active duty.If you're ready to join in a diverse company with secure, community roots and an innovative future,

QUALIFICATION/ LICENSURE :

• Travel Required : No travel required

Job Location Columbia, South Carolina (On-Site)