Technology Associate Program - Upcoming Graduate (2-Year Rotation Program)

Wellmark-Blue-Cross-and-Blue-Shiel; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision

401k

Onsite Wellness Facility

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Educational Assistance incl. Student‑L

Loan Repayment Program and Tuition

Job summary

Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield is launching a two-year, multi-rotation technology associate program designed to develop top talent across UX, engineering, security, data and product disciplines. You will rotate through four six-month assignments and contribute to real projects while building broad skill sets.

You will begin June 7, 2027, with multiple spots available, and an opportunity to secure a permanent role in Wellmark Technology aligned with your interests and the organization’s needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a technical degree program (e.g.Computer Science, MIS, etc.)
• 2026 graduates or anticipated May 2027 graduates
• Relevant internship experience or leadership/mentorship experience or experience driving solutions to support Wellmark business initiatives (e.g., testing, business analysis, development, cloud service support)
• Self-Starter who takes a proactive approach to learning and continual development
• Effective planning and organizational skills
• Strong interpersonal skills, strong oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in teams
• Ability to come up with creative solutions to address problems
• Preferred: GPA 3.0 or higher

Responsibilities

• The associate program is a two-year rotation through Wellmark’s technology division
• Rotations include API/Services Engineering, Application Production Support, Analytics, UX, Cloud, Data Engineering, AI, Front End, Cyber Security, Full Stack Development, Quality Engineering & Testing, Product Development
• Contribute to projects and deliverables across multiple technology domains
• Collaborate with rotation leaders to tailor experiences to skill set and career goals

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Effective planning

Oral and written communication

Team collaboration

Self-starter

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a technical field

Job description

• Full-time
• Pay Grade: 18

Company Description

Why Wellmark:Peoplewho work at Wellmark care about making a difference in the lives of our members (customers) and their communities. Our passion is the health and wellness of employees and our members, and all Wellmark employeesseekto contribute to a greater purpose. If you want to be a part of a company where you can make a difference and where Promises Matter, Wellmark delivers.

We are a mutual insurance company owned by our policy holders across Iowa and South Dakota, andwe’vebuilt ourreputationover85years’ worthof trust. We are not motivated by profits, but instead motivated by the well-being of our friends, family, and neighbors ─ our members. Ifyou’repassionate about joining an organization who puts its members and employees first, provides best-in-class service,amazing benefits, flexibility,and is committed to sustainability and innovation, consider applying today!

WhyWellmarkTechnology?Wellmark is building innovative, modern solutions usingcutting edgetechnology. We are driving organizational transformation and business strategy by empowering our technology team to innovate new and elegant solutions to enhancethe customerexperience. Together, we are leaning into the future, owning theoutcomeand driving organizational change to transform how we work.

Job Description

About Our Ideal Candidate:You lean into the future, you are curious, and relentless – standing still is not an option. You are accountable to yourself and to your peers – promises matter. You deliver exceptional service and value – you aspireforwow! You are open, candid, and respectful – ideas and information flow freely. You are strategic, creative,thoughtful,and authentic - you choose to be part of a united team that is in it together.

About the Program:The associate program is a two-year rotation program through Wellmark’s technology division, whichis responsible fortechnology and member experience. Wellmark believes in developing top talent with skills in multiple core areas. The associate program will give you access and hands on work in multiple areas ofourtechnology organization. Throughout each or your rotations, you willbe responsible forexecuting deliverables as directed by Wellmark leadership. You will take ownership in the development of critical skills and make a measurable impact by completing daily work,leading,and contributing to projects within Wellmark. You willinterfaceand collaborate with a variety of areas in our division, including but not limited to user experience design, application delivery, application operations, data management, quality engineering, cloud services, and information security.

• Start Date of Monday, June7th, 2027
• Multiple Program Spots Available (4)
• 2-year program made up of four, 6-month rotations to enable you to deliver value to Wellmark while gaining relevant career experiences within a technology division.
• At the end of the 2-year program, you will have a role within the Technology division that balances your career preferences and the needs of the Wellmark Technology division at that time.
• Rotations will be based on discussions with your rotation leaders and programsponsor. They will be individualized based on your skill set, careergoals,and needs for Wellmark Technology. Rotation options may include:
  • API / Services Engineering
  • Application Production Support
  • Analytics
  • User Experience Design (UX)
  • Cloud Support & Engineering
  • Data Engineering
  • ArtificialIntelligence
  • Front End Engineering
  • Cyber Security / Information Security
  • Full Stack Development
  • Quality Engineering & Testing
  • Product Development (Product Owner / Scrum Master)

*All rotation options are subject to business need and skill set fit

• Competitive Starting Base Salary (Job Board estimates on salary arelikely veryincorrect)
• Full time, Exempt,Benefiteligible position
• Benefit opportunities include, but are not limited to: Health, Dental, Vision, 401k, Onsite Wellness Facility (no feeand a plus one!), Paid Time Off (PTO) Accrual & Paid Holidays, Educational Assistance including a Student Loan Repayment Program and Tuition Plus Benefit
• Tuition Plus benefit: Ifyou’recurrently working on a degree, orplan toin the future, you may be eligible upon employment to receive up to $15,000 annually for transferable credit classes, books and fees completed at an accredited learning institution.
• Student Loan Repayment benefit:You may also be eligible after your first six months to receive monthly payments, of up to $5,000 per year, to help repay college student loans for an existing, qualifying degree.Loans must be in the employee’s name from a federal or state licensed financial institution or through a student loan program.
• You mayparticipatein both programs, but the maximum annual benefit is $15,000.

For more informationregardingbenefits, please refer to our “Total RewardsBenefits Guide” document for a full listing of Benefits. You will receive this document if you are selected to be interviewed for a spot within this program.

Interview Process Note:

• Optional:come seeus at your local Iowa and South Dakota University fall career fairs to discuss the program.
• Preliminary phone interviews will occur throughoutthe month of Septemberandearly October.
• Final Interviews with Wellmark Technology Leaders will occur from October 23rd - October28th
• Final decisions and offers will becompleteby November6th, 2026.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s or Master’sdegree in a technical degree program (e.g.Computer Science, MIS, etc.)
• 2026graduates oranticipatedMay 2027graduates,only (Schools with different graduation dates in this window are qualified as well)
• PreviousExperience:
  • relevantinternship experience
  • ORpreviousleadership/mentorship experience in an academic,professionalor volunteer setting
  • OR experience driving solutions to support Wellmark business initiatives (e.g.testing, business analysis, development, cloud service support,etc)
• Self-Starter who takes a proactive approach to learning and continual development
• Effective planning and organizational skills
• Strong interpersonal skills, strong oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in teams
• Ability tocome up withcreative solutions to address problems

Preferred:

• 3.0 GPA orhigher,on a 4.0 scale

Additional Information

a. Application Delivery may work with application delivery/other Wellmark Technology stakeholders in the delivery, maintenance, development and support of software applications for Wellmark business solutions.Willbe responsible fordeveloping programming logic to support delivered solutions.

b. Application Operations mayassistand work with Technology stakeholders, in the management and technical troubleshooting of multiple applications in support of Wellmark's application systems.

c. Architecture may work with Solution Architects in the development of architectural designs, planning, anddeveloping oftechnical solutions. Support the development of architecture models and technical standards that enable the transition of Wellmark's systems from current state to future requirements. Collaborate with Lead Architect for assigned domain, business systemsanalystand other stakeholders to provide insight/ directionregardingprocess improvements. Willbe responsible fordeveloping and delivering structured architectural documents.

d. Cloud Services/Information Security may provide ongoing support and maintenance of enterprise-wideapplications and policies. Work under the direction of experienced Engineers/Analysts tomaintainand upgrade cloud and security solutions. Evaluate, test and coordinate information security policies,proceduresand systems.

e. Business Analysis may collaborate with stakeholders and other members to analyze, model, and document detailed requirements by using a variety of techniques, understanding business processes, alignment, and technology for projects of limited scope, size, and complexity. Willbe responsible fordelivering technical requirement documentation.

f. Methodology/Governance/Process mayassistin the implementation and execution ofa methodologyplan including training on the adoption of the defined methodologies. Educate stakeholders on standards and governance protocols.

g. Quality Engineering / Testing Management may define test cases andassistin the planning and management of testing systems to ensure quality outcomes are met for projects and maintenance.

h. User Experience / Customer Experience mayassistin UX Design including design, advocating UX principles/methodologies, sketching wire-framing and mock creation experience.Mayassistin research or data analysis with an emphasis on UX/CX experience.

i. Support and adhere to Wellmark software developmentlife-cycleSDLC, operational procedures and development and security standards by following required processes.

j. 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.

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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

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