Senior IT Developer- Elastic Search (Remote)

What is Your Impact:

The Senior IT Developer leads software development efforts using Elastic Search and GraphQL, supporting the Provider Network and Contracting business.

What are my Key Responsibilities:

• Write code for complex system designs that span platforms. Review code developed by other Developers. Provide input to and drive programming standards
• Write detailed technical specifications for entire systems (made up of several subsystems).
• Consult with other Developers, Business Analysts, Systems Analysts and Project Managers
• Assist in reviewing vendor products. Provide SME input on compliance of products to architectural standards and impacts to IT environment
• Perform unit testing and debugging. Set test conditions based upon code specifications. Able to debug most program errors (simple to complex). May seek assistance from vendors to debug complex errors
• Support transition of application throughout the Product Development life cycle.
• Assist technical team with defining configuration for installing products. May consult on database setup. May load database for testing, especially if there are multiple tables.
• Review vendor research and gap analyses. Narrows down vendor choices and makes final recommendation to technical team and client
• Act as a technical mentor to other team members, and as a technical lead on projects

What is Required:• 5+ years' experience in an application development role• Experience with JAVA, NodeJS• Experience and understanding with unit testing, release procedures, coding design and documentation protocol as well as change management procedures • Proficiency using versioning and debugging tools • Ability to communicate technical information clearly and articulately, to a wide variety of audiences, both technical and non-technical • In-depth understanding of the systems development life cycle • High critical thinking skills to evaluate alternatives and present solutions that are consistent with business objectives and strategy • Experience mentoring / or leading other development staff • Proven leadership abilities including effective knowledge sharing, conflict resolution, facilitation of open discussions, fairness and displaying appropriate levels of assertiveness• Related Bachelor's degree or additional related equivalent work experience IT related field

What is Preferred:• Hands on experience with Elastic Search and GraphQL• Experience using Agile methodology • Mongo, DB2, Postgress experience

General Physical Demands

Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally to move objects. Jobs are sedentary if traversing activities are required only occasionally.

What We Offer:

As a Florida Blue employee, you will thrive in our Be Well, Work Well, GuideWell culture where being well as an individual, and working well as a team, are both important in serving our members and communities.

To support your wellbeing, comprehensive benefits are offered. As an employee, you will have access to:

• Medical, dental, vision, life and global travel health insurance;
• Income protection benefits: life insurance, Short- and long-term disability programs;
• Leave programs to support personal circumstances;
• Retirement Savings Plan includes employer contribution and employer match;
• Paid time off, volunteer time off, and 11 holidays
• Additional voluntary benefits available; and
• A comprehensive wellness program

Employee benefits are designed to align with federal and state employment laws. Benefits may vary based on the state in which work is performed. Benefits for intern, part-time and seasonal employees may differ.

To support your financial wellbeing, we offer competitive pay as well as opportunities for incentive or commission compensation. We also conduct regular annual reviews with pay for performance considerations for base pay increases.

Annualized Salary Range: $102,000 - $165,800

Typical Annualized Hiring Range: $102,000 - $127,500

Final pay will be determined with consideration of market competitiveness, internal equity, and the job-related knowledge, skills, training, and experience you bring.

We are an Equal Opportunity/Protected Veteran/Disabled Employer committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and equitable culture for our employees and communities.