Software Engineer - Business Development Support; Senior Software Engineer level

Company Description

Why Wellmark
:
We are a mutual insurance company owned by our policy holders across Iowa and South Dakota, and we've built our reputation on over 80 years' worth of trust. We are not motivated by profits. We are motivated by the well-being of our friends, family, and neighbors-our members. If you're passionate about joining an organization working hard to put its members first, to provide best-in-class service, and one that is committed to sustainability and innovation.

Why Wellmark Technology?Wellmark is building innovative, modern solutions using cutting edge technology. We are driving organizational transformation and business strategy by empowering our technology team to innovate new and elegant solutions to enhance the customer experience. Together, we are leaning into the future, owning the outcome, and driving organizational change to transform how we work.

This role will support the business development teams, focusing on the agency and agent tools. You will design, develop, test, implement,maintain, and document software solutions in support of Wellmark's business strategy and Technology vision. Ensure completed activities meet specifications, requirements, and Wellmark standards.

Collaborate with other areas of Technology to ensure solutions improve the user experience, pass minimum accessibility or usability criteria.

Participate in determining

Technology alternatives and solutions andassistwith system integration.

Job Leveling

Note:

This role can be filled at the Software Engineer or Sr. Software Engineer depending on work experience, skills, and demonstrated ability.

Preferred:

• MEAN full stack development experience or strong object-oriented experience
• Experience working within a SAFe/Agile team environment.
• Proficiency with test-driven development
• Ability or interest in mentoring/coaching others.
• Experience partnering with global staffing vendors to deliver projects.

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, MIS, or related field of study and at least 1 year of software development experience (ex. Angular, NodeJS, Type Script, C++, .NET, Java, SQL) OR 5+ years of related and applicable experience.
• Strong analytical problem-solving skills. Accuracy and high attention to detail.
  
  Previousexperiencetroubleshooting and developing creative technical solutions.
• Strong ability to gather information, perform necessary research needed for root cause analysis, problem definition and formulation, recommend solution implementation, verification, and ongoing optimization, using data to support recommendations.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships to reach outcomes that gain the support and acceptance of all parties. Ability to communicate key information in a timely mannerto the appropriate stakeholder audience with the ability to adjust communication style that will best suit the audience.
• Ability to communicate with andcoach/mentor team members, while setting an example inmaintaininga positive attitude, staying calm under pressure, being approachable, andrespectfuland taking responsibility when needed.
• Ability to thrive infast-paced environment with changing priorities. Excellent organizational skills. Strong time management skills with the ability to set and meet establishedtimeframeswith little direction, while assuring data and information integrity.
• Eagerness to learn and stay current on industry trends and have a continuous learning mindset.
• Ability to collaborate and work as a team toaccomplishgoals and/or solve problems. Ability to earn trust and respect from peers, leadership, and stakeholders. Ability to learn by actively listening and applying coaching feedback.
• Ability to support and work within a diverse development team model including global staffing, crowd sourcing, etc.

Senior Level

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, MIS, or related field of study, and at least 2 years of software development experience (ex. Angular, NodeJS, Type Script, C++, .NET, Java, SQL) OR 6 years of related and applicable experience.

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