Sr. IT Developer

Florida Blue Group; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Magnit is seeking a Senior IT Developer for a contract assignment with GuideWell and Florida Blue in Florida. You will design, code, and document IT solutions, participate in unit testing, and help maintain applications while ensuring security and compliance.

You will lead aspects of development, review work, and serve as a technical resource for teammates. The role requires experience with multiple OO languages, strong SDLC knowledge, and ability to work independently in a fast-changing

Qualifications

• 5+ years related IT development experience
• Experience with unit testing and release procedures
• Proficiency in multiple OO languages (e.g., Java, Python, C++, .NET)
• Strong communication and independent work skills

Responsibilities

• Document detailed system specifications and design
• Participate in unit testing and maintenance of applications
• Evaluate and test purchased products as needed
• Lead IT development efforts and provide training to teammates
• Incorporate IT controls to protect data confidentiality, integrity and availability

Skills

Unit testing

Release procedures

Version control

Independent ownership

Interpersonal skills

SDLC understanding

OO languages

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Git

SVN

Mercurial

Job description

This is a contract opportunity. You will be employed by Magnit to work on assignment with GuideWell and subsidiary companies including Florida Blue.

Job Summary

IT Developers are responsible for development, programming, coding of Information Technology solutions. Senior IT Developers are responsible for documenting detailed system specifications, participation in unit testing and maintenance of planned and unplanned internally developed applications, evaluation and performance testing of purchased products. Senior IT Developers are responsible for including IT Controls to protect the confidentiality, integrity, as well as availability of the application and data processed or output by the application. Senior IT Developers lead efforts, oversee work results, provide training and serve as a technical resource for other Developers.

Requirements

• Experience with unit testing, release procedures, coding design and documentation protocol as well as change management procedures
• Proficiency using versioning tools: GIT, GNU, RCS, SCCS, CVS, SVN, Mercurial, Monotone, etc
• Demonstrated organizational, analytical and interpersonal skills
• Flexible team player
• Ability to manage tasks independently and take ownership of responsibilities
• Ability to learn from mistakes and apply constructive feedback to improve performance
• Must demonstrate initiative and effective independent decision-making skills
• Ability to communicate technical information clearly and articulately
• Ability to adapt to a rapidly changing environment
• In-depth understanding of the systems development life cycle
• Proficiency programming in more than one object-oriented programming language; JAVA, Python, Ruby, C++, .Net, Objective-C, React.Js, Node.JS, JavaScript, PHP, HTML - May include languages such as; Hadoop, Storm, Spark, Kafka, Hive, NFI, Scoop, etc & May include database knowledge in; SQL, MySQL, Oracle DB, PostgreSQL, Cassandra, dBase, MS Access, etc
• Proficiency using standard desktop applications such as MS Suite and flowcharting tools such as Visio
• Proficiency using debugging tools; Advanced Debugger, Allinea DDT, AQtime,, ARM, CA/EZTEST, etc
• High critical thinking skills to evaluate alternatives and present solutions that are consistent with business objectives and strategy

Preferred Qualifications

The preferred qualifications listed below reflect desired knowledge, skill, and/or experience.

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Various Domain experience; Health Care, Financial, etc
• Experience using Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid methodology
• Specific tools, languages and specialty skills may vary

Required Work Experience

5+ years related work experience, Professional experience with technical design and coding in the IT industry

Required Education

Related Bachelor’s degree or related work experience

GuideWell and its family of companies has partnered with Magnit as its Managed Service Provider (MSP) and Employer of Record (EOR) since 2018. In May of 2025, GuideWell joined Magnit Direct Source to implement the GuideWell Contractor Cohort. This program is designed to create, manage and curate a contractor talent pool for temporary contract opportunities with GuideWell. As a contractor working on temporary assignment with GuideWell, you'll be employed by Magnit. You'll have the opportunity to work on temporary projects at GuideWell companies that make a real difference in people's lives while enjoying the benefits of being part of the Magnit team.