Specialist, Application Developer I

Full Time Mid Level 5+ years

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About This Role

This role involves designing, developing, and maintaining complex applications with interdependencies, specifically within the healthcare insurance sector. The specialist translates business needs into technical solutions, adheres to architectural standards, and mentors junior developers.

Responsibilities

  • Independently review complex business requirement documents/user stories and translate into technical specifications/user stories
  • Independently work from technical specifications to develop, modify and maintain complex software products, including unit and system testing
  • Follows, enforces, and mentors team on Horizon’s standardized code development, deployment, security protocols/standards and SDLC practices (e.g. Agile, Waterfall, Kanban)
  • Analyze and troubleshoot complex problems and make recommendations for remediation
  • Perform production support as required, including but not limited to performing production support service requests and routine maintenance and support activities
  • Provide status updates to team lead on all development, testing and training deliverables
  • Lead cross functional teams in technical capacity
  • Lead design/code reviews, architecture discussions, and infrastructure reviews
  • Provide guidance and training to junior staff on Horizon processes
  • Interact with external vendors and/or internal customers

Requirements

  • High School Diploma/GED
  • 5+ years of relevant work experience
  • Working knowledge of software development life cycle methodology (e.g. Agile, Waterfall, Kanban)
  • Working knowledge of Open Connect Technology
  • Working knowledge of .NET/Java
  • Working knowledge of Automation & Cloud Computing
  • Working knowledge of NASCO claims processing system
  • Working knowledge of object-oriented languages
  • Knowledge of markup languages
  • Knowledge of relational database management systems
  • Advanced proficiency in application programming
  • Proficiency in SQL
  • Experience with MS Office tools including Visio
  • Ability to lead globally distributed team

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma/GED required, Bachelor's degree preferred or relevant experience in lieu of degree
  • 5+ years of relevant work experience (preferred) or 12 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree

Nice to Have

  • Bachelor's degree
  • Professional certification in area of expertise
  • Experience with Jira/Confluence

Skills

SQL * Java * MS Office * Waterfall * Agile * .NET * Kanban * Jira * Confluence * Cloud Computing * Automation * Visio * NASCO claims processing system * Object-oriented languages * Markup languages * Relational database management systems *

* Required skills

Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement
Paid volunteer time off
Wellness Programs
Retirement plans
Incentive plans
Medical
Dental
Vision
Generous PTO
Comprehensive health benefits

About Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey is a health solutions leader, empowering members to achieve their best health and driving innovations that improve healthcare quality, affordability, and member experience for 3.5 million people.

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