Application Developer 3

Job Description

We are hiring for an Application Developer 3 within the IT Performance Office team at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM).

Aspects/functions of the role may include:

Work closely with clients, business analysts and team members on major projects to understand the business requirements that drive the analysis and design of quality technical solutions that align with business and IT strategies and are in compliance with the organization's architectural standards. Provide support in the full systems life cycle that may span a broad range of applications to ensure application software is delivered on time and within budget.

• Code applications or enterprise wide software systems using a disciplined development process. Integrate solutions with other applications and platforms outside the framework. Create data extracts and reports from system based on requirements.
• Identify technical requirements. Create technical design specifications and assist in sizing technical requirements, as needed. Assist and review technical design specifications developed by junior levels.
• Lead the deployment of new modules upgrades and fixes to the production environment, as needed. Make modules production-ready by moving them to libraries, completing forms and version control documents, following procedures, etc.
• Evaluate new application packages and tools and performs research on best practices. Provide recommendations for solutions.
• Assist in production support. Troubleshoot existing information systems to identify errors or deficiencies and develops solutions. Provide ongoing maintenance applications.
• Participate in project planning processes. Develop work plan timelines and manages workflows to meet project timeframes, as needed.
• Prepare and present formal training to IT staff, as needed. Provide technical leadership, coaching and mentoring to team members.
• Other duties may be assigned.

"Qualifications"

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in related field preferred.
• Five (5) years of application programming and analysis experience required.
• SQL database experience required.
• ETL and Reporting tools experience required.
• Experience integrating solutions with other applications and platforms outside applications.
• Broad level of understanding surrounding information systems and application architecture standards required.
• Experience designing, developing and testing applications using proven or emerging technologies required.
• Experience working in agile environment preferred.
• Project management and experience leading projects preferred.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Understand the necessity and value of accuracy and attention to detail ability to process information with high levels of accuracy.
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Positive attitude, adaptable to change.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
• Other related skills and/or abilities may be required to perform this job.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other grounds, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability.