Senior Application Developer

Company :HM Health SolutionsJob Description :HM-010709 - Senior Application DeveloperJOB SUMMARYThis job takes the lead in providing more complex application development services typically as part of a project team or in an application support role. Developers analyze, design, code, test and implement more complex systematic solutions to meet customer requirements that adhere to Highmark IT standards and policies. Developers provide general support to maintain more complex applications that meet the service levels, system availability, performance and quality levels required by their customers. May mentor less experienced team members.ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIESTakes a lead role for analyzing, designing, coding, testing and implementing more complex application enhancements, as well as providing general production support, meeting defined scope, target dates and budgets with minimal or no defects.Utilizes and participates in the more complex full system development life cycle, per current Highmark SDLC standards.Takes a lead role in collaborating with customers, business analysts, partners, and IT team members to understand business requirements that drive the analysis and design of quality technical solutions. Concentrates on providing innovative solutions to more complex business needs.Takes a lead role in providing required technical support, including release implementations, on-call and 24x7 supports when necessary.Performs work in compliance with all Highmark and Highmark IT standards, policies and procedures.Actively takes a leading role and participates on project teams in various project roles, including, but not limited to, Developer, Technical Lead and Project Manager, based upon level of experience.Effectively communicates with team members, customers, partners and management, including assisting with or conducting more complex technical walkthroughs, reporting project status, enabling vendor solutions and providing accurate and concise documentation.Other duties as assigned or requested.EDUCATIONRequiredBachelor's or Master's degree in Information Technology or related field (exempted degree requirement effective July 2014)SubstitutionsNonePreferredNoneEXPERIENCERequired5 years of experience as a developerExperience with Project Management toolsExperience with databasesExperience with multiple coding languagesPreferredNoneLICENSES or CERTIFICATIONSRequiredPreferredCertification such as JAVA Developer, DB2 Certification, Cognos CertificationSKILLSProblem solving, root cause analysis, and issue resolutionDemonstrated leadership skillsExperience in Healthcare or Health Insurance IndustryExperience with technology platforms, application development tools, business processes, software development life cycle used by Highmark enterpriseLanguage (Other than English):NoneTravel Requirement:0% - 25%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 their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation/gender identity or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Highmark Health and its affiliates take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation/gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.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 their race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation/gender identity or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Highmark Health and its affiliates take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation/gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.EEO is The LawEqual Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity (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 number below.For accommodation requests, please contact HR Services Online at Consumer Privacy Act Employees, Contractors, and Applicants Notice

Created: 2024-10-19