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 scalable software applications across all digital channels to serve our customers. 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 incumbent, and team, will be involved in every aspect as a part of the software application build process from idea generation, business analysis, technical design and software development using the latest technologies and design patterns.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Responsible for designing and creating engineering specifications for software applications and programs. Responsible for writing code that adheres to coding standards. Perform code reviews.
- Responsible for idea generation, exploring and suggesting appropriate technical solutions to achieve the required product features, as well as monitoring technical process against project plan while safeguarding functionality, scalability and performance.
- 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.
- Help in 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 senior developers/principals on a regular basis.
- 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 Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a related field
EXPERIENCE
Required
- 1 year proficiency in design and analysis of algorithms, data structures, and design patterns in the building and deploying of scalable; highly available systems
To include:
- 1 years 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.
- 1 years of understanding of web services technologies such as REST, HTTPS, JSON
Preferred
- 3 years 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
- 3+ years of experience developing integrations using Oracle Integration Cloud (OIC).
- 3+ years of experience with Oracle Platform as a Service (PaaS) technologies and cloud-native application development.
- 3+ years of experience working with Oracle Autonomous Transaction Processing (ATP) databases.
- 2+ years of experience developing applications using Oracle APEX and/or Visual Builder Cloud Service (VBCS).
- Experience designing and implementing REST and SOAP integrations with Oracle Fusion Cloud and external systems.
- Experience with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) services and API-led integration architectures.
- Experience supporting enterprise-scale integrations and business-critical cloud applications.
- Experience with Oracle Application Development Framework (ADF) is preferred but not required.
To Include:
- 3 years in defining system architectures and exploring technical feasibility trade-offs for optimizing short term execution while planning for long term technical capabilities
- 3 years of working with a variety of technology systems, designing solutions or developing applications in healthcare
- 3 years of translating design mockups, prototypes and user stories into working applications
- 3 years of ability to produce code that is fault-tolerant, efficient, and maintainable
LICENSES or CERTIFICATIONS
Required
- None
Preferred
- Oracle Integration Cloud (OIC) Certification preferred.
- Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) Certification preferred.
- Oracle APEX Developer Certification preferred
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
Language (Other than English)
None
Travel Requirement
0% - 25%
PHYSICAL, MENTAL DEMANDS 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 job 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:
$68,400.00Pay Range Maximum:
$105,900.00Base 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.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field
- At least 1 year of proficiency in algorithms, data structures, and design patterns for scalable, highly available systems
- At least 1 year of experience with one modern programming language, such as Java, Python, JavaScript, ACE, IIB/ITX, or Informatica
- Experience with at least two of React, Angular, NodeJS, NoSQL databases, HTML5, CSS, Google Cloud Platform, or Amazon Web Services
- At least 1 year of experience with REST, HTTPS, and JSON web services technologies
- U.S. citizenship due to contractual and access requirements
- Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field
- Three years of experience with a general-purpose programming language
- Three or more years of experience developing integrations using Oracle Integration Cloud
- Three or more years of experience with Oracle PaaS technologies and cloud-native application development
- Three or more years of experience with Oracle Autonomous Transaction Processing databases
- Two or more years of experience developing applications using Oracle APEX and/or Visual Builder Cloud Service
- Experience designing and implementing REST and SOAP integrations with Oracle Fusion Cloud and external systems
- Experience with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure services and API-led integration architectures
- Experience supporting enterprise-scale integrations and business-critical cloud applications
- Experience with Oracle Application Development Framework
- Three years of experience defining system architectures and evaluating technical feasibility trade-offs
- Three years of experience designing solutions or developing applications in healthcare
- Three years of experience translating design mockups, prototypes, and user stories into working applications
- Three years of experience producing fault-tolerant, efficient, and maintainable code
- Oracle Integration Cloud certification
- Oracle Cloud Infrastructure certification
- Oracle APEX Developer certification
- Experience with Agile Scrum methodology and software engineering best practices
Highmark Health Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Highmark Health and has not been reviewed or approved by Highmark Health.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage are emphasized alongside 100% coverage for preventive exams, with onsite pharmacy access and fitness center availability at major campuses.
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Retirement Support — An employer‑sponsored 401(k) with a company match is highlighted, with AHN materials illustrating a 100% match on the first 4% plus an additional 1% employer contribution as an example within the enterprise.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellness programs include stress‑management classes, health coaching, incentives for healthy activities, team‑member discounts, and volunteer incentives, with paid volunteer time also noted in the overall package.
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What We Do
Highmark Health, a Pittsburgh, PA based enterprise that employs more than 40,000 people who serve millions of Americans across the country, is the second largest integrated health care delivery and financing network in the nation based on revenue. Highmark Health is the parent company of Highmark Inc., Allegheny Health Network, and HM Health Solutions. Highmark Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates provide health insurance to nearly 5 million members in Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Delaware as well as dental insurance, vision care and related health products through a national network of diversified businesses that include United Concordia Companies, HM Insurance Group, and Visionworks. Allegheny Health Network is the parent company of an integrated delivery network that includes eight hospitals, more than 2,800 affiliated physicians, ambulatory surgery centers, an employed physician organization, home and community-based health services, a research institute, a group purchasing organization, and health and wellness pavilions in western Pennsylvania. HM Health Solutions focuses on meeting the information technology platform and other business needs of the Highmark Health enterprise as well as unaffiliated health insurance plans by providing proven business processes, expert knowledge and integrated cloud-based platforms. A national blended health organization, Highmark Health and our leading businesses support millions of customers with products, services and solutions closely aligned to our mission of creating remarkable health experiences, freeing people to be their best. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, we're regionally focused in Pennsylvania, Delaware, West Virginia and New York, with customers in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. We passionately serve individual consumers and fellow businesses alike. Our companies cover a diversified spectrum of essential health-related needs, including health insurance, health care delivery, population health management, dental solutions, reinsurance solutions, and innovative technology solutions. We’re also proud to carry forth an important legacy of compassionate care and philanthropy that began more than 170 years ago. This tradition of giving back, reinvesting and ensuring that our communities remain strong and healthy is deeply embedded in our culture, informing our decisions every day.
