Software Engineer

<p><span>The BlueCard ITS Applications team is seeking an experienced Software Engineer! In this role, you will support critical BlueCard claims processing by maintaining and enhancing internal‑facing applications while helping modernize legacy systems.  Our team works with a variety of technologies, including C#, MQ Series, Java, WebSphere, Linux, Windows, etc. Ideal candidates will demonstrate adaptability, teamwork, and the drive to deliver on their commitments.</span></p><p><span> </span></p><p><span>Our ideal candidate will bring: </span></p><p><span> </span></p><ul><li><span>Experience with C# </span></li><li><span>Proficiency with Microsoft SQL Server and IBM DB2 (or other relational databases)</span></li><li><span>Strong understanding of data models and formats including XML and JSON</span></li><li><span>Excellent written and verbal communication skills</span></li></ul><p><span> </span></p><p><span>Preferred Skills:</span></p><ul><li><span>Experience with Java and WebSphere Application Server are a plus</span></li><li><span>Experience with migrating legacy applications to modern applications using C# and/or Java</span></li><li><span>Experience developing solutions that consume and write to MQ Series queues (or other messaging platforms)</span></li><li><span>Experience integrating on-prem solutions with cloud-based services</span></li><li><span>Incident troubleshooting and root cause analysis background</span></li><li><span>Experience working on an Agile Scrum team</span></li></ul><p><span>Note:</span></p><ul><li><span>An on‑call rotation is required once every five weeks.</span></li><li><span>This is a fully remote role, but onsite interviews at our Chattanooga, TN headquarters will be required.</span></li><li><span>Sponsorship is not available for this role.</span></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Job Responsibilities</b></p><ul><li>Formulates and defines system scope and objectives through research and fact-finding to design, develop, modify, or integrate complex information systems.</li><li>Devises or modifies application systems and procedures to optimize functional requirements including capacity, operating time, response time, and form of desired results.</li><li>Designs, codes, tests, debugs, and documents programs, subroutines, and scripts.</li><li>May serve one or more project team roles, such as project lead, business systems analyst, or technical lead, for small to medium efforts or manage phases of medium to large efforts.</li><li>Maintains technical skill set for software languages, databases, platforms, operating systems, utilities and networks needed to support work assignments.</li><li>Responds to system failures and performance events by taking appropriate measures to reduce system downtime and eliminate recurrence of problems.</li><li>Regularly provides guidance and training to less-experienced <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">analysts/programmers.</span></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Job Qualifications</b></p><p><i>Education</i></p><ul><li>Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or equivalent work experience required. Equivalent years of experience are determined as one year of technical experience for every year of college requested.</li></ul><p></p><p><i>Experience</i></p><ul><li>1 year - Experience with information technology concepts, application development methodology, terminology, and standards required</li><li>3 years - Systems and programming experience required</li><li>1 year - Expert working knowledge of at least one programming language in use at BCBST.</li></ul><p></p><p><i><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">Skills\Certifications</span></i></p><ul><li>Proven skill with information technology in use at BCBST is required</li><li>Proven analysis, design, and coding skills, and demonstrated success in leading large and complex projects</li><li>Demonstrated ability to interpret and translate technical and/or or complex concepts into information meaningful to project team members and/or business personnel.</li><li>Be organized, reliable, and able to manage multiple tasks with exceptional work ethic.</li><li>Leadership skills</li><li>Must be able to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical co-workers</li></ul><p></p><p></p><p><b>Number of Openings Available</b></p>1<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Worker Type:</b></p>Employee<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Company:</b></p>BCBST BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Inc.<p></p><p><span class="emphasis"><b>Applying for this job indicates your acknowledgement and understanding of the following statements:</b></span></p><p><span>BCBST will recruit, hire, train and promote individuals in all job classifications without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin,</span><span> </span><span>citizenship, pregnancy, veteran status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.</span></p><p></p><p>Further information regarding BCBST's EEO Policies/Notices may be found by reviewing the following page:</p><p><a href="https://www.bcbst.com/docs/equal-employment-opportunity.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">BCBST's EEO Policies/Notices</a></p><p></p><p><b><span>BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee via-email, the Internet or any other method without a valid, written Direct Placement Agreement in place for this position from BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee HR/Talent Acquisition will not be considered. No fee will be paid in the event the applicant is hired by BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee as a result of the referral or through other means. </span></b></p><p></p>

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