Application Developer, Principal

Application Developer, Principal Blue Shield of CA United States, California, Rancho Cordova Mar 08, 2026 As a Principal Full Stack Engineer within the IT Health Solutions Portfolio team, you will serve as a technical and strategic leader, driving the architecture, design, and delivery of secure, scalable, and innovative healthcare solutions. Reporting to the Senior Manager, you will set technical direction, mentor engineering teams, and ensure the adoption of best practices in DevSecOps, cloud-native development, and automation. You will collaborate with cross-functional leaders to shape the technology roadmap and champion continuous improvement across the software development lifecycle (SDLC). Your Knowledge and Experience Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience). 10+ years of progressive experience in enterprise application development, with at least 3 years in a technical leadership or principal engineer role. Demonstrated expertise in architecting and deploying cloud-native solutions on Azure, AWS, or GCP. Advanced proficiency in modern front-end frameworks (e.g., React, Vue) and back-end technologies (.NET, Java, Node.js). Deep experience with CI/CD, infrastructure as code (e.g., Ansible, Terraform), and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes). Strong background in security protocols, DevSecOps, and regulatory compliance (e.g., HIPAA, SOC 2). Proven ability to influence and collaborate with senior stakeholders, vendors, and cross-functional teams. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts for diverse audiences.

Preferred:

Experience in healthcare technology, including integration with Epic, Salesforce Health Cloud, and Data Cloud.

Preferred:

Experience leading teams in Agile environments and driving organizational change. #LI-JA1