Software Development Engineer IV - Appian Developer

premera; Mountlake Terrace (WA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, dental

401(k) employer match

Pension plan after 3 years

Wellness programs

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Premera is seeking a Software Development Engineer IV with Appian expertise to lead enterprise workflow automation initiatives that enhance operations across Appeals, Prior Authorization, and other healthcare processes.

You will collaborate with Product Owners, Analysts, and Architects to translate business requirements into scalable, integrated solutions, mentor teammates, and push for architectural excellence in an Agile setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Systems.
• 8+ years of relevant software development experience.
• Appian experience strongly preferred.
• Expertise in business process automation solutions.
• Exposure to RESTful APIs and creating services for integrations.
• Ability to communicate well and work across teams in Agile environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and support enterprise workflow automation solutions using Appian and related automation platforms.
• Partner with Product Owners, Business Analysts, Architects, and stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable solutions.
• Lead delivery of complex automation initiatives including case management and integrations.
• Develop integrations with internal and external systems using RESTful APIs and web services.
• Leverage AI capabilities and automation to improve classification, extraction, summarization, routing, and decision support.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance across projects; drive code quality and governance.

Skills

Agile environment

Healthcare domain

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Information Systems

Tools

Appian

RESTful APIs

Web services

Job description

Workforce Classification: Hybrid

Join Our Team: Do Meaningful Work and Improve People's Lives

Our purpose, to improve customers' lives by making healthcare work better, is far from ordinary. And so are our employees. Working at Premera means you have the opportunity to drive real change by transforming healthcare.

Premera is committed to being a workplace where people feel empowered to grow, innovate, and lead with purpose. By investing in our employees and fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous development, we're able to better serve our customers. It's this commitment that has earned us recognition as one of the best companies to work for. Learn more about our recent awards and recognitions as a greatest workplace.

Learn how Premera supports our members, customers and the communities that we serve through our Healthsource blog: https://healthsource.premera.com/ .

About the role of Software Development Engineer IV, Appian Developer

As part of the Corporate Services and Digital Automation Engineering team , you will help transform how Premera delivers healthcare operations by building innovative workflow automation solutions that improve employee productivity, enhance customer experiences, and streamline complex business processes. We are looking for an experienced Software Development Engineer IV - Appian Developer to lead the design, development, and evolution of enterprise-scale workflow automation solutions. This role will play a key part in delivering highly visible initiatives across areas such as Appeals, Prior Authorization, and other healthcare operations by leveraging Appian, AI-powered automation, and cloud-based integrations . The ideal candidate is a hands-on engineer who enjoys solving complex business problems, mentoring team members, influencing architecture decisions, and continuously exploring emerging technologies to drive business value. If you are passionate about automation, innovation, and making a meaningful impact in healthcare, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

• Design, develop, and support enterprise workflow automation solutions using Appian , Microsoft technologies, and related automation platforms.
• Partner with Product Owners, Business Analysts, Architects, and stakeholders to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions.
• Lead the delivery of complex business process automation initiatives, including case management, workflow orchestration, document processing, and system integrations.
• Develop and maintain integrations with internal and external systems using RESTful APIs, web services, and event-driven architectures.
• Leverage Appian AI capabilities and intelligent automation technologies to improve classification, extraction, summarization, routing, and decision-support processes.
• Provide technical leadership and engineering guidance to developers across projects and initiatives.
• Drive operational excellence through code reviews, performance tuning, troubleshooting, and production support activities.
• Promote engineering best practices, reusable components, and platform governance standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to continuously improve business processes and customer experiences.
• Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies, bringing innovative ideas to the team.

What you’ll bring:

• A Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Information Systems. (Required)
• Eight (8) years of relevant experience, knowledge of software development lifecycle, and skills to utilize one or more programming languages. ( Required).
• Appian experience (Strongly preferred).
• Expertise in business process automation solutions. (Preferred)
• Exposure to restful API's and creating services for integrations. (Preferred)
• Ability to communicate well and represent your team to other teams or leadership. (Preferred)
• Ability to adapt to new technologies per business needs.
• Experience working in an Agile environment.
• Experience working in the healthcare industry or a highly regulated environment.

Premera total rewards

Our comprehensive total rewards package provides support, resources, and opportunities to help employees thrive and grow. Our total rewards are more than a collection of perks, they're a reflection of our commitment to your health and well-being. We offer a broad array of rewards including physical, financial, emotional, and community benefits, including:

• Medical, vision, and dental coverage with low employee premiums.
• Voluntary benefit offerings, including pet insurance for paw parents.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Retirement programs, including a 401K employer match and, believe it or not, a pension plan that is vested after 3 years of service.
• Wellness incentives with a wide range of mental well-being resources for you and your dependents, including counseling services, stress management programs, and mindfulness programs, just to name a few.
• Generous paid time off to reenergize.

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