Software Development Engineer II - EDI

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Software Development Engineer II (SDE II) – EDI Applications

Are you driven to shape the future of healthcare through technology? Do you love turning bold ideas into real‑world impact using cutting‑edge tools — including AI-powered solutions — that transform the customer experience and eliminate complexity? If you’re excited about building intelligent, scalable systems that meaningfully improve people’s lives, we want you on our team.

At Premera, we’re undergoing a technology transformation focused on simplifying healthcare processes and improving how providers and members interact with our systems. As part of this work, you’ll join a small but smart team of engineers who care about growing together, exploring new technologies, and applying them in meaningful, practical ways to solve real healthcare challenges.

As a Software Development Engineer II on the IT Applications team, you will support the Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) organization. This team is instrumental in building and maintaining tools that enable providers to exchange electronic claims and eligibility information. You will develop and enhance custom applications in an agile environment while helping drive the future of Premera’s applications platform.

What you’ll do

• Participate in conversations with business partners and technology teams to design effective technical solutions
• Develop, enhance, and maintain custom applications using an agile delivery approach
• Write high-quality, testable code with a strong focus on automation and continuous improvement
• Triage, troubleshoot, and resolve production issues while communicating clearly with stakeholders
• Demo the technology you build and incorporate feedback from users and partners
• Contribute to team discussions around design, quality, and best practices

What you’ll bring

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or information systems
• One (1) year of software development experience, knowledge of software development lifecycle, and skills to utilize one or more programming languages

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with cloud platforms, ideally Azure
• Background in healthcare or other highly regulated environments
• Previous experience working in an agile team environment
• Exposure to API‑driven and service‑based architectures
• Working knowledge of Python, JavaScript, HTML, JSON, and XML.
• Experience with X12 and FHIR formats.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Familiarity with EDI workflows or platforms such as Facets  
• 3+ years of hands‑on experience in software or application development
• Strong proficiency in C# with working knowledge of .NET technologies
• Solid understanding of SQL, especially MS SQL Server
• Understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and common engineering practices
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to non‑technical partners

The systems you build will directly shape how providers exchange critical data, improving accuracy, reducing cost, and making healthcare simpler and more accessible. You’ll join a collaborative engineering team that values curiosity, continuous learning, and smart use of technology to solve real‑world challenges. Your work will influence how people experience healthcare every day, and your ideas will help drive the next generation of intelligent, scalable solutions.

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Physical Requirements

This role is primarily sedentary and requires the ability to exert up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally and/or negligible force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. The role also requires the ability to keyboard and communicate clearly in person and over the telephone, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Premera total rewards

Our comprehensive total rewards package provides support, resources, and opportunities to help employees thrive and grow. Our total rewards are more than a collection of perks, they're a reflection of our commitment to your health and well-being. We offer a broad array of rewards including physical, financial, emotional, and community benefits, including:

• Medical, vision, and dental coverage with low employee premiums.

• Voluntary benefit offerings, including pet insurance for paw parents.

• Life and disability insurance.

• Retirement programs, including a 401K employer match and, believe it or not, a pension plan that is vested after 3 years of service.

• Wellness incentives with a wide range of mental well-being resources for you and your dependents, including counseling services, stress management programs, and mindfulness programs, just to name a few.

• Generous paid time off to reenergize.

• Looking for continuing education? We have tuition assistance for both undergraduate and graduate degrees.

• Employee recognition program to celebrate anniversaries, team accomplishments, and more.

For our hybrid employees, our on-campus model provides flexibility to create your own routine with access to on-site resources, networking opportunities, and team engagement.

• Commuter perks make your trip to work less impactful on the environment and your wallet.

• Free convenient on-site parking.

• Subsidized on-campus cafes make lunchtime connections with colleagues fun and affordable.

• Participate in engaging on-site activities such as health and wellness events, coffee connects, disaster preparedness fairs and more.

• Our complementary fitness & well-being center offers both in-person and virtual workouts and nutritional counseling.

• Need a brain break? Challenge someone to a game of shuffleboard or ping pong while on campus.

Equal employment opportunity/affirmative action:

Premera is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Premera seeks to attract and retain the most qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, gender or gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

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Premera is hiring in the following states, with some limitations based on role or city: Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Washington, Wisconsin.

The pay for this role will vary based on a range of factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographic location, market conditions, and specific skills and experience.

The salary range for this role is posted below; we generally target up to and around the midpoint of the range.

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*National Plus salary range is used in higher cost of labor markets including Western Washington and Alaska.

We’re happy to discuss compensation further during the interview because we believe that open communication leads to better outcomes for all. We’re committed to creating an environment where all employees are celebrated for their unique skills and contributions.