Software Engineer II or III

Blue Cross of Idaho; Meridian (ID); Hybrid; USD 94,000 - 178,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k) matching

Job summary

Blue Cross of Idaho is seeking a full-stack Software Engineer to drive secure, scalable solutions on AWS. You will develop high-performance software components, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and help migrate workloads to the cloud.

The role emphasizes architecture discussions, code reviews, and knowledge transfer across IT teams. The ideal candidate has strong TypeScript/Node.js/.NET skills, 2+ years in cloud environments, and experience with CI/CD pipelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in a related field.
• 2+ years of relevant work experience required for equivalency.
• Certifications defined by leader plus 2 years of experience could qualify.
• Associate degree plus 2 years experience also acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Develop high quality, maintainable software components and services.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design scalable AWS-based solutions.
• Lead or participate in code reviews and architectural discussions.
• Educate partners on AWS value and cloud migration opportunities.
• Contribute to AWS documentation and best-practice sharing.

Skills

Typescript

Node.js

.NET

AWS

CI/CD

Agile

Architecture

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science / Electrical Engineering / Information Systems

International Degree equivalency

Associate's Degree + 2 years experience

Applicable certification(s)

Tools

Jenkins

REST APIs

SOAP APIs

Job description

We're looking for an expert full-stack Software Engineer, who will help manage the development lifecycle to ensure the delivery of highly secure solutions that are optimized for performance and built to scale. Develop high quality, maintainable and high-performance software components (services, classes, database components, etc.). Partner with business and multi-functional technical teams to craft highly scalable, flexible and resilient applications built on an AWS architecture. Participate in defining, documenting, and developing software, contribute to architecture and technical design discussions/specifications as well as code reviews in collaboration with the development team. Work with architects to help the organization understand best practices around advanced cloud-based solutions, and how to migrate existing workloads and applications to the cloud. You will have the opportunity to help shape and execute a strategy to build mindshare and broad use of AWS within the enterprise.

Successful candidates are self-motivated with a proven track record in software architecture. The ability to connect technology with measurable business value is critical to this role, and a demonstrated ability to think strategically about business, products, and technical challenges is key. These solutions span multiple platforms and functional areas.

We offer a flexible hybrid work environment; this position is based in Meridian Idaho and can work combination onsite at our Meridian, Idaho campus and from home in Idaho.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on experience with Typescript, Node.js, .Net, AWS applications
• Teammate – Ability to work with UX/UI engineers and multiple development teams
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and build tools
• Key member of the digital engineering development team, ensuring success in building and migrating applications, software and services on the AWS platform
• Educate business and technology partners on the value proposition of AWS, and participate in deep architectural discussions to ensure solutions are designed for successful deployment in the cloud
• Conduct one-to-few and one-to-many training sessions to transfer knowledge to other team members and other IT teams
• Capture and share best-practice knowledge with the other solutions architects
• Author or otherwise contribute to AWS documentation specific to supporting solutions and applications
• Build deep relationships with cross functional teams to enable them to be cloud advocates
• Be self-sufficient and comfortable with reasonable amount of clarity and ability to deal with some ambiguity.
• Act as a technical liaison between business partners, other IT teams and the digital engineering group

Required Education (must Meet One Of The Following Requirements)

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Information Systems, or closely related field of study or equivalent work experience (Two years’ relevant work experience is equivalent to one-year college)
• International Degree equivalency
• Applicable certification(s) as defined by the leader + 2 years additional experience
• Associate’s Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Information Systems, or closely related field of study + 2 years additional experience

Required Experience: 2-6/+ years software engineering experience, preferably in similar role, to include 2-3/+ years in:

• AWS ETL and Pipelines
• Solid Typescript, .Net, Node.js
• Experience on agile development team (i.e., responsible for reviewing code written by others, setting dev standards, etc.)
• Design and implementation in software applications
• Specific technology domain areas (e.g. software development, systems engineering)
• Working knowledge of software development tools and methodologies

Preferred Qualifications

• 6/+ years dev experience
• Familiarity with React ecosystem and best practices, architect mindset
• Experience in Single Page Application architecture
• Experience migrating or transforming legacy solutions to the cloud
• Familiarity with common enterprise services (Directory Services, Information Assurance, Virtual Desktop, etc.), products (i.e., SQL) and frameworks, Jenkins, CI/CD
• 2+ years experience working with REST, SOAP APIs.
• Communicating effectively across internal and external organizations
• Ability to adapt to new technologies and learn quickly

As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay range is $94,183 to $144,275 (for level II) or $118,505 to $177,758 (for level III). The position is eligible for an annual incentive bonus (variable depending on company and employee performance). The pay range for this position takes into account a wide range of factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, relevant experience, skills, seniority, performance, travel requirements, internal equity, business or organizational needs, and alignment with market data. At Blue Cross of Idaho, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top range for the position. Compensation decisions are dependent on factors and circumstances at the time of offer.

We offer a robust package of benefits including

• paid time off
• paid holidays
• community service and self-care days
• medical/dental/vision/pharmacy insurance
• 401(k) matching and non-contributory plan
• life insurance
• short and long term disability
• education reimbursement
• employee assistance plan (EAP)
• adoption assistance program
• paid family leave program

We will adhere to all relevant state and local laws concerning employee leave benefits, in line with our plans and policies.

Reasonable accommodations

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.