Software Engineer - Business Development Support (Open to hiring at the Senior Software Engineer level)

Wellmark, Inc.; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellmark is seeking a Software Engineer or Senior Software Engineer to design, develop, test, implement, maintain, and document software solutions aligned with Wellmark’s strategy. You will collaborate across Technology to improve user experience, accessibility, and system integration in an agile, fast-paced environment.

This role offers growth through mentorship, exposure to modern tech stacks (Angular, NodeJS, TypeScript, C++, .NET, Java, SQL), and opportunities to partner with global staffing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, MIS, or related field and at least 1 year of software development experience or 5+ years of related experience.
• Strong analytical problem-solving skills, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Ability to gather information, perform root cause analysis, and optimize solutions using data.
• Ability to communicate with stakeholders and mentor team members effectively.
• Experience in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities and teamwork capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide development and production support for key software applications.
• Define, estimate, develop, test, implement, and maintain programs to meet business requirements.
• Contribute to architecture decisions and reusable assets for development teams.
• Collaborate with UX team to improve user experience and accessibility criteria.
• Work on on-premise, cloud-native, and hybrid applications and solutions.

Skills

MEAN full stack

OO design

Agile SAFe

Test-driven development

Mentoring

Stakeholder communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, MIS, or related field

Tools

Angular

NodeJS

TypeScript

C++

.NET

Java

SQL

Job description

Why Wellmark

We are a mutual insurance company owned by our policy holders across Iowa and South Dakota, and we’ve built our reputation on over 80 years’ worth of trust. We are not motivated by profits. We are motivated by the well-being of our friends, family, and neighbors–our members. If you’re passionate about joining an organization working hard to put its members first, to provide best-in-class service, and one that is committed to sustainability and innovation, consider applying today!

Why Wellmark Technology?

Wellmark is building innovative, modern solutions using cutting edge technology. We are driving organizational transformation and business strategy by empowering our technology team to innovate new and elegant solutions to enhance the customer experience. Together, we are leaning into the future, owning the outcome, and driving organizational change to transform how we work.

This role will support the business development teams, focusing on the agency and agent tools. You will design, develop, test, implement,maintain, and document software solutions in support of Wellmark’s business strategy and Technology vision. Ensure completed activities meet specifications, requirements, and Wellmark standards.Collaborate with other areas of Technology to ensuresolutions improve the user experience, pass minimum accessibility or usability criteria.Participate indeterminingTechnology alternatives and solutions andassistwith system integration.

Job Leveling Note

This role can be filledatthe Software Engineer or Sr.Software Engineer depending on work experience, skills, and demonstrated ability.We invite you to apply whether you have the minimum experiencerequireddescribed below or if you have much more experience!

Preferred

• MEAN full stack development experience or strong object-oriented experience


• Experience working within aSAFe/Agile team environment.


• Proficiencywith test-driven development


• Ability or interest in mentoring/coaching others.


• Experience partnering with global staffing vendors to deliver projects.

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, MIS, or related field of study and at least 1 year of software development experience (ex. Angular, NodeJS, TypeScript, C++, .NET, Java, SQL) OR 5+ years of related and applicable experience.


• Strong analytical problem-solving skills. Accuracy and high attention to detail.Previousexperiencetroubleshooting and developing creative technical solutions.


• Strong ability to gather information, perform necessary research needed for root cause analysis, problem definition and formulation, recommend solution implementation, verification, and ongoing optimization, using data to support recommendations.


• Demonstrated ability to build relationships to reach outcomes that gain the support and acceptance of all parties. Ability to communicate key informationin a timely mannerto theappropriate stakeholderaudience with the ability to adjust communication style that will best suit the audience.


• Ability to communicatewith andcoach/mentor team members, while setting an example inmaintaininga positive attitude, staying calm under pressure, being approachable, andrespectfuland taking responsibility when needed.


• Ability to thrive infast-paced environment with changing priorities. Excellent organizational skills. Strong time management skills with the ability to set and meet establishedtimeframeswith little direction, while assuring data and information integrity.


• Eagerness to learn and stay current on industry trends and have a continuous learning mindset.


• Ability to collaborate and work as a team toaccomplishgoals and/or solve problems. Ability to earn trust and respect from peers, leadership, and stakeholders. Ability to learn by actively listening and applying coaching feedback.


• Ability to support and work within a diverse development team model including global staffing, crowd sourcing, etc.

Senior Level Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, MIS, or related field of study, and at least 2 years of software development experience (ex. Angular, NodeJS, TypeScript, C++, .NET, Java, SQL) OR 6 years of related and applicable experience.

a. Provide development and/or production support for key software applications and systems. Define, analyze, estimate, develop, test, implement, document, andmaintainprograms and systems that meet business requirements.

b. Contribute tosolutionsarchitecture deliverables and decisions, through interpretation of architectural diagrams as inputs to the design deliverable. Applythe referencearchitecture, contribute to reusable assets, and produce technical specifications sufficient for development teams.

c. Partner and problem-solve with the UX team in the development of solutions that improve the user experience, pass minimum accessibility or usability criteria.

d. Work to resolve technical problemsfor onpremise, cloud native, and hybrid applications and solutions.

e. Support the gathering of information, necessary research needed for root cause analysis, problem definition and formulation, solution implementation, verification, and ongoing optimization. Provide analysis of defects to find rootcause.

f. Provide recommended solution(s) that promote successful delivery of business projectobjectivesor production supportobjectivesand support benefits realization.

g. Identifyissues and think through challenges in the form of options and solutions.Partnerwith others toidentifyresolutions to known issues,impactstoproject or production outcomes if not resolved, anddeterminewhen to escape when necessary.

h. Communicateand provide regular updates and key informationin a timely mannerto leadership as well as theappropriate stakeholderaudience. Collaborate and work as a team toaccomplishgoals and/or solve problems.

i. Otherduties as assigned.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

The policy of Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield is to recruit, hire, train and promote individuals in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation due to a disability at any stage of the employment application process should contact us at [e-mail]

Please inform us if you meet the definition of a "Covered DoD official"

At this time, Wellmark is not considering applicants for this position that require any type of immigration sponsorship (additional work authorization or permanent work authorization) now or in the future to work in the United States. This includes, but IS NOT LIMITED TO: F1-OPT, F1-CPT, H-1B, TN, L-1, J-1, etc. For additional information around work authorization needs please refer to the following resources: Nonimmigrant Workers and Green Card for Employment-Based Immigrants

Wellmark supports and expects the responsible use of AI for our workforce! We welcome the responsible use of these tools by job seekers as well and are interested in learning from you; you will have an opportunity in the application process to share which tools you used and how you applied them.