Software Development Engineer III

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Our purpose, to improve customers’ lives by making healthcare work better, is far from ordinary. And so are our employees. Working at Premera means you have the opportunity to drive real change by transforming healthcare.

Premera is committed to being a workplace where people feel empowered to grow, innovate, and lead with purpose. By investing in our employees and fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous development, we’re able to better serve our customers. It’s this commitment that has earned us recognition as one of the best companies to work for. Learn more about our recent awards and recognitions as a greatest workplace.

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Software Development Engineer III

The Software Development Engineer III is responsible for designing, building, and delivering scalable software solutions, working closely with cross-functional teams to solve complex problems and support enterprise systems. This role requires strong technical execution, solid system design skills, and the ability to contribute meaningfully to project delivery and team success.

This is a hybrid role, located on our campus in Mountlake Terrace, Washington

What You’ll Do

Design, develop, and maintain software applications across web, cloud, and enterprise platforms; partner with business and technical teams to understand requirements and deliver scalable solutions; write and improve code using modern development practices including CI/CD; support production systems through troubleshooting and performance optimization; participate in testing and ensure quality through automation; contribute to system design decisions, including prototypes and proofs of concept; and collaborate with team members while mentoring junior engineers and sharing knowledge.

What You’ll Bring

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or information systems
• Five (5) years of software development experience, knowledge of software development lifecycle, and skills to utilize one or more programming languages  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with cloud solutions.
• Experience in healthcare industry or a highly regulated environment.  
• Technical knowledge and experience with specific technical tools used at Premera (i.e. Facets) or required for open position.  
• Previous experience in an agile environment.
• Exposure to API and service-based technologies.  
• Experience using and creating automated test tools.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Highly proficient skill and knowledge in developing systems and applications to solve business problems in variety of situations.  Successful development and deployment of technology solutions.
• High quality application of systems coding and development tools and techniques.  Strong systems knowledge as well as application of best practices.   Ability to adapt rapidly to new technologies and products.  
• Ability to represent your team to other teams or leaders.  Ability to collaborate and help others understand your differing points of view.  
• Ability to continually improve technical knowledge and skills and share technical knowledge with others.  
• Ability to play a lead role when needed related to technology development and deployment.  
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and good presentation skills for both technical and non-technical audiences.  
• Demonstrates professionalism in difficult situations.  
• Ability to think creatively.
• Demonstrated good judgment and decision making.  Demonstrates skill in using logic and reasoning skills.  

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.

If you need an accommodation to apply online for positions at Premera, please contact Premera Human Resources via email at [email protected] or via phone at 425-918-4785.

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.

National Plus Salary Range:

*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.