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Highmark Health

Software Engineer

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A Software Developer or Engineer designs or improves computer software. Oversees the entire software development process. Analyzes customer or user needs, designs programs, writes code or instructs computer programmers, tests design, and documents programs. May assist with upgrades or maintenance. May specialize in the design of computer applications or computer systems.

$116,998 / year median in Pennsylvania

-5% projected decline

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Job Description

Highmark Health Keyword Location Search view all jobs Software Engineer Harrisburg, PA Posted yesterday
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JOB SUMMARY CANDIDATE MUST BE US
Citizen (due to contractual/access requirements) This job is an integral member of an agile software engineer team responsible for building complex scalable software applications across all digital channels to serve our customers. The position will be responsible for taking an enterprise-wide, architectural view of the solutions and the technical execution of products using the technical stack that best meets the needs of the platform. The position, and team, will be involved in every aspect as part of the software application build process from idea generation, business analysis, technical design and software development using the latest technologies and design patterns. The candidate will help to monitor production jobs, identify and address production issues timely, and recommend/implement proactive resolutions for potential production problems. Issue resolution will require root cause analysis, data analysis, debugging, data fixes and reprocessing with the understanding of process flows. The ideal candidate will have production support experience and be willing to work nonstandard hours if necessary. The job requires strict ownership and attention to detail. Flexibility with work time and team collaboration is essential.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
The job is responsible for designing and creating engineering specifications for software applications and programs. Responsible for designing & writing code that adheres to coding standards. Perform code reviews. Responsible for idea generation, exploring and implementing appropriate technical solutions to achieve the required product features, as well as monitoring technical process against project plan while safeguarding functionality, scalability and performance. A part of an agile work team and responsible for participating in all scrum ceremonies, assisting in sprint planning and completing required sprints in the development through final execution of software applications/programs. Communicate any issues/blockers to the Scrum Master in a timely manner. Drive story creation (i.e. DoD, Acceptance Criteria, estimation). Creates Tasks for their stories in applicable software (ex: RTC or Jira), and updates status and assignment accordingly. Monitor work against production schedule and provide progress updates and report any issues or technical difficulties to lead developers on a regular basis. Mentor other associate software engineers as needed. Other duties as assigned or requested.
EDUCATION
Required Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or Closely Related Field Preferred Master's Degree in in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or Related Field
EXPERIENCE
Required 3 years of Proficiency in design and analysis of algorithms, data structures, and design patterns in the building and deploying of scalable; highly available systems To Include 3 years of Experience in at least one modern programming languages (Java, Python, JavaScript,ACE, IIB/ITX, Informatica preferred), and experience with at least two of the following: React, Angular v4+, NodeJS, NoSQL databases, HTML5, CSS, Google Cloud Platform or Amazon Web Services. 3 years of Understanding of web services technologies such as
REST, HTTPS, JSON
Preferred 5 years of Experience with one or more general purpose programming languages including but not limited to: Java, Python (Django/Flask), C/C++, C#, Objective C, JavaScript, or Go Production support experience including root cause analysis, data analysis, understanding log files, and monitoring/addressing processing issues Strong SQL and/or PL/SQL skills Strong troubleshooting skills Ability to lead other developers and small technical initiatives 1-3 years of Cognos development experience To Include 5 years of Experience defining system architectures and exploring technical feasibility trade-offs for optimizing short term execution while planning for long term technical capabilities 5 years of Experience working with a variety of technology systems, designing solutions or developing applications in healthcare 5 years of Experience translating design mockups, prototypes and user stories into working applications 5 years of Ability to produce code that is fault-tolerant, efficient, and maintainable LICENSES or
CERTIFICATIONS
Required None Preferred None SKILLS Demonstrated ability to achieve stretch goals in a highly innovative and fast paced environment Have experience working with agile methodology of scrum Interest and ability to learn other programming languages as needed Knowledge of professional software engineering practices & best practices for the full software development life cycle, including coding standards, unit testing, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations Strong track record in designing and implementing large scale consumer facing applications Strong sense of ownership, urgency, and drive Demonstrated passion for user experience and improving usability Experience and willingness to mentor junior engineers and help develop their skills and leadership Languages (Other than English) None Travel Required 0% - 25%
PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND WORKING CONDITIONS
Position Type Office Based Teaches / trains others regularly Rarely Travel regularly from the office to various work sites or from site-to-site Occasionally Works primarily out-of-the office selling products/services (sales employees) Never Physical work site required
Yes Lifting:
up to 10 pounds
Constantly Lifting:
10 to 25 pounds
Rarely Lifting:
25 to 50 pounds
Never Disclaimer:
The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.
Compliance Requirement:
This position adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies. As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company's Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy. Furthermore, it is every employee's responsibility to comply with the company's Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.
Pay Range Minimum:
$86,400.00
Pay Range Maximum:
$138,600.00 Base pay is determined by a variety of factors including a candidate's qualifications, experience, and expected contributions, as well as internal peer equity, market, and business considerations. The displayed salary range does not reflect any geographic differential Highmark may apply for certain locations based upon comparative markets. Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact the email below. For accommodation requests, please contact HR Services Online at HRServices@highmarkhealth.org
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