Senior Software Engineer (Claude Code or Google Gemini)

highmarkhealth; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Highmark Health is seeking an experienced software engineer to join an agile team building scalable applications across digital channels. You will shape architecture and drive technical execution using modern stacks, with emphasis on performance and reliability.

The role requires strong design/analysis skills, 5+ years in modern languages, and experience with React/Angular/NodeJS along with cloud platforms. Expect collaboration, code reviews, and mentorship within an office-based environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field.
• 5 years in design/analysis of algorithms, data structures and patterns for scalable systems.
• 5 years with modern programming languages (Java, Python, JavaScript, ACE, IIB/ITX, Informatica preferred).

Responsibilities

• Design and create engineering specifications for software applications.
• Write code adhering to coding standards; perform code reviews.
• Explore and implement technical solutions to achieve product features; monitor scalability and performance.
• Participate in Scrum ceremonies; assist in sprint planning and execution.
• Drive story creation with DoD, acceptance criteria, and estimates; create tasks in RTC or Jira.
• Monitor progress against production schedule; provide updates to lead developers.
• Mentor junior and intermediate software engineers.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Algorithms & data structures

Design patterns

Agile/Scrum

Code reviews

Mentoring

Software architecture

REST/HTTP/JSON

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Master's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

React

Angular

NodeJS

NoSQL databases

HTML5

CSS

Google Cloud Platform

Amazon Web Services

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

This job is an integral member of an agile software engineer team responsible for 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 the solutions and the technical execution of products using the technical stack that best meets the needs of the platform. The position, and team, will be involved in every aspect as part of the software application build process from idea generation, business analysis, technical design and software development using the latest technologies and design patterns . The position requires experience with Claude Code or Google Gemini .

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 systems

To 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 healthcare

To 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

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-based

Teaches / trains others regularly

Rarely

Travel regularly from the office to various work sites or from site-to-site

Occasionally

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

Rarely

Lifting: 25 to 50 pounds

Never

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