Senior Application Developer

** Company :*
* Highmark Health

** Job Description :*
* ** JOB SUMMARY*
* This job is an integral member of a software engineering team responsible for building scalable software applications across all digital channels to serve our customers. The incumbent will be 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 position, and team, will be involved in every aspect as part of the software application build process from idea generation, business analysis, technical design and software development using the latest technologies and design patterns.

Candidates are required to have  
** 5+ years
** of proficiency in scalable system design, including algorithms, data structures, and design patterns, coupled with  
** 5+ years
** of experience in modern programming languages such as .NET, Angular, SQL, and other general-purpose languages like Java, Python, C#, or JavaScript. A strong understanding of web services (REST, HTTPS, JSON) and  
** 5+ years
** in defining system architectures are also essential. Preferred qualifications include  
** 7+ years
** in healthcare IT, with  
** 5+ years
** utilizing HTML5, CSS, cloud platforms (GCP/AWS), MSSQL, and Windows Server. We also value  
** 5+ years
** in translating designs to applications, producing fault-tolerant code, and  
** 1+ year
** with Machine Learning, particularly in NLP or Deep Neural Networks.

** ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES*
* + Takes 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.

** EDUCATION*
* ** Required*
* + Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or closely related field

** Substitutions*
* + None

** Preferred*
* + Master's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or closely related field

** EXPERIENCE*
* ** Required*
* + 5 years of experience as a developer

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Experience with Project Management tools

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Experience with databases

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Experience with multiple coding languages

** Preferred*
* 7+ years of working with a variety of technology systems, designing solutions or developing applications in healthcare.

_To Include:_

+ 5+ years of experience with HTML5, CSS, Google Cloud Platform or Amazon Web Services, MSSQL, Windows Server

+ 5+ years of translating design mockups, prototypes and user stories into working applications

+ 5+ years of ability to produce code that is fault-tolerant,…