Senior Software Engineer

Highmark Health Company; Louisiana; Hybrid; USD 103,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Helion is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join an agile team building scalable enterprise applications across digital channels. You will design, develop, and guide the technical execution using C#/.NET on Azure, with emphasis on performance, reliability, and security.

You'll participate in all phases from idea through delivery, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to architecture decisions while aligning with business objectives and compliance requirements such as HIPAA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or closely related field.
• Master's degree preferred.
• 5 years of design and analysis experience for scalable systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and create engineering specifications for software applications.
• Write code adhering to coding standards and conduct code reviews.
• Participate in all Scrum ceremonies and sprint planning.
• Mentor junior engineers and assist in architectural decisions.

Skills

C#

Azure

.NET

REST APIs

JavaScript

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Master's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

## Senior Software EngineerApply: Remote: PA, Working at Home - Pennsylvania: MD, Working at Home - Maryland: WA, Working at Home - Washington: NC, Working at Home - N Carolina: LA, Working at Home - Louisiana: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: August 30, 2026 (1 day left to apply): J274974## **Company :**Helion## **Job Description :****JOB SUMMARY****\\*\\*\\*CANDIDATE MUST BE US Citizen (due to contractual/access requirements)\\*\\*\\***This job is an integral member of an agile software engineer team, focused on building scalable software applications across all digital channels to serve our customers. The incumbent will be responsible for taking an enterprise-wide, architectural view of solutions and the technical execution of products, primarily utilizing **C# within the .NET framework on the Azure platform**. The position, and team, will be involved in every aspect of the software application build process, from idea generation, business analysis, and technical design to software development using the latest technologies and design patterns.**ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES*** Responsible for designing and creating engineering specifications for software applications and programs. Responsible for designing & writing code that adheres to coding standards. Performs code reviews.* Responsible for idea generation, exploring and implementing appropriate technical solutions to achieve the required product features, as well as monitoring technical process against project plan while safeguarding functionality, scalability and performance.* A part of an agile work team and responsible for participating in all scrum ceremonies, assisting in sprint planning and completing required sprints in the development through final execution of software applications/programs. Communicate any issues/blockers to the Scrum Master in a timely manner.* Drive story creation (i.e. DoD, Acceptance Criteria, estimation). Create Tasks for their stories in applicable software (ex: RTC or Jira), and updates status and assignment accordingly.* Monitor work against production schedule and provide progress updates and report any issues or technical difficulties to lead developers on a regular basis.* Mentor other associate and intermediate software engineers as needed.* Other duties as assigned or requested.**EDUCATION****Required*** Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a closely related field**Preferred*** Master's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a related field**EXPERIENCE****Required*** 5 years proficiency in design and analysis of algorithms, data structures, and design patterns in the building and deploying of scalable; highly available systemsTo include:* 5 years in at least one modern programming languages (Java, Python, JavaScript, ACE, IIB/ITX, Informatica preferred), and experience with at least two of the following: React, Angular v4+, NodeJS, NoSQL databases, HTML5, CSS, Google Cloud Platform or Amazon Web Services.* 5 years of understanding of web services technologies such as REST, HTTPS, JSON* 5 years with one or more general purpose programming languages including but not limited to: Java, Python (Django/Flask), C/C++, C#, Objective C, JavaScript, or Go* 5 years in defining system architectures and exploring technical feasibility trade-offs for optimizing short term execution while planning for long term technical capabilities**Preferred*** 7 years of working with a variety of technology systems, designing solutions or developing applications in healthcareTo Include:* 5 years of translating design mockups, prototypes and user stories into working applications* 5 years of ability to produce code that is fault-tolerant, efficient, and maintainable* 1 year of working with Machine Learning esp. in Natural Language Understanding, Machine Translation, Deep Neural Networks and related fields**LICENSES or CERTIFICATIONS****Required*** None**Preferred*** None**SKILLS*** Demonstrated ability to achieve stretch goals in a highly innovative and fast paced environment* Have experience working with agile methodology of scrum* Interest and ability to learn other programming languages as needed* Knowledge of professional software engineering practices & best practices for the full software development life cycle, including coding standards, unit testing, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations* Strong track record in designing and implementing large scale consumer facing applications* Strong sense of ownership, urgency, and drive* Demonstrated passion for user experience and improving usability* Experience and willingness to mentor junior engineers and help develop their skills and leadership**Language (Other than English):**None**Travel Requirement:**0% - 25%**PHYSICAL, MENTAL DEMANDS and WORKING CONDITIONS****Position Type**Office-basedTeaches / trains others regularlyRarelyTravel regularly from the office to various work sites or from site-to-siteOccasionallyWorks primarily out-of-the office selling products/services (sales employees)NeverPhysical work site requiredYesLifting: up to 10 poundsConstantlyLifting: 10 to 25 poundsRarelyLifting: 25 to 50 poundsNever***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.**As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy. Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.***Pay Range Minimum:**$102,700.00**Pay Range Maximum:**$164,600.00*Base pay is determined by a variety of factors including a candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expected contributions, as well as internal peer equity, market, and business considerations. The displayed salary range does not reflect any geographic differential Highmark may apply for certain locations based upon comparative markets.*