Sr. Software Engineer - Sales Enablement (Open to hiring at the Lead Software Engineer level)

Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield is seeking a technical leader to drive the evolution of our large group sales and renewal capabilities by designing, developing, and enhancing the Stepwise product quoting platform.

You will solve complex business and technical challenges through API development, data integration, and backend engineering while mentoring teammates, aligning with WaaS strategy, and delivering measurable value for customers and the business.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, MIS, or related field and at least 5 years of development experience (Angular, NodeJS, TypeScript, C++, .NET, Java, SQL) OR 9 years of related experience.
• Strong analytical problem-solving skills with attention to detail and innovative technical solutions.
• Experience with software development lifecycle methodologies.
• Ability to coach and mentor team members and communicate effectively with stakeholders.
• Ability to translate WaaS strategy into design and development decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead system development and engineering for highly complex programs, including design and debugging of workflows.
• Mentor and guide other technology areas and coordinate integration across products.
• Provide leadership on enterprise standards, code reviews, and ongoing optimization.
• Collaborate with business and technology stakeholders to deliver measurable value and secure outcomes.

Skills

Angular

NodeJS

TypeScript

C++

.NET

Java

SQL

Data Engineering

API Development

Agile

Global staffing

Education

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

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.

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.

Job Description

Drive the evolution of Wellmark's large group sales and renewal capabilities by leading the design, development, and continuous enhancement of our Stepwise product quoting platform. In this role, you will solve complex business and technical challenges through system configuration, API development, data integration, and backend engineering solutions that directly impact sales growth, customer retention, and operational efficiency.

As a technical leader and trusted partner, you will create scalable, secure, and cost-effective solutions while collaborating closely with business and technology stakeholders to translate strategic objectives into impactful technology outcomes. You will leverage your expertise to guide engineering decisions, champion best practices, and ensure solutions align with Wellmark's standards for quality, performance, and security. This is a high-visibility opportunity to influence a critical sales enablement product and deliver enhancements that create measurable value for both our customers and our business.

Qualifications

Preferred

• Data Engineering experience
• API Development Experience
• Experience working within an Agile team environment.
• 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 5 years of development experience (ex. Angular, NodeJS, TypeScript, C++, .NET, Java, SQL) OR 9 years of related and applicable experience.
• Strong analytical problem-solving skills. Accuracy and high attention to detail. Previous experience troubleshooting and developing creative technical solutions. Ability to provide innovative solutions to complex issues.
• Demonstrated experience in software development lifecycle methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with and coach/mentor team members, while setting an example in maintaining a positive attitude, staying calm under pressure, being approachable, and respectful and taking responsibility for failures.
• Big picture thinker with the ability to translate the value of the Wellmark as a Service (WaaS) strategy to company strategy when making design and development decisions.
• Demonstrated, 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 information in a timely manner to the appropriate stakeholder audience with the ability to adjust communication style that will best suit the audience.
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced environment with changing priorities. Excellent organizational skills. Strong time management skills with the ability to set and meet established timeframes with 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 to accomplish goals 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 lead, support and work within a diverse development team model including global staffing, crowd sourcing, etc.

Additional Information

• Lead system development and engineering for highly complex programs. Coordinate the preparation, coding, testing, and debugging of complex programs; including the analysis and development of workflows that utilize emerging technology and meet and exceed Wellmark’s evolving business needs.
• Serve as subject matter expert in the implementation of innovative and cost-effective business solutions for multiple applications and systems utilizing information technology, business, and industry trends.
• Provide leadership, training, and guidance to others on the team in the gathering of information, necessary research needed for root cause analysis, problem definition and formulation, solution implementation, verification, and ongoing optimization. Ensure analysis of defects to find root cause and guide others in the identification of potential improvement opportunities.
• Mentor, guide and problem-solve with other technology areas in the development and implementation of solutions, including how to use new or enhanced software/applications.
• Coordinate with company resources to accomplish integration of products and processes and complex solutions. Provide timely and accurate results, and exceptional customer service.
• Utilize established relationships with Wellmark leaders and acts as a primary consultant on business status, issues, process improvements and technology enhancements or capabilities.
• Participate in project proposals, estimates and proof-of-concept activities as needed.
• Maintain awareness of industry’s best practices and standards and proactively participates in industry/knowledge reference groups relative to role. Provide direction for enterprise standards. Conduct code reviews and monitor standard adherence.
• Other duties 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.

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