Developer, Java

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas

IT Application Developer writing and maintaining source code for software applications. Collaborating with teams to ensure code quality and perform testing and maintenance.

Posted 4/22/2026full-timeTopeka • Kansas, Montana • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $82,480 - $135,800 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Java

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, develop, test, and deploy scalable and secure application solutions.
Analyze user requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
Perform maintenance and enhancements to existing applications.
Collaborate with business analysts, QA testers, and other developers in an Agile development environment.
Troubleshoot and resolve application issues, bugs, and performance bottlenecks.
Ensure code quality through unit testing and peer code reviews.
Participate in design and architecture discussions.
Maintain documentation of systems, processes, and technical specifications.
Stay current with emerging technologies and recommend improvements.

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or equivalent required
Bachelor's degree or completion of a Computer Science program from a Technical Trade School preferred
Developer II - Minimum of 2 years of application development experience with a thorough knowledge of at least one programming language
Developer III - Minimum of 5 years of application development experience with a thorough knowledge of at least one programming language
Lead Developer - Minimum of 8 years of application development experience with a thorough knowledge of at least one programming language and familiarity with other languages
Training in ITIL, COBIT, and Agile is preferred
Proven experience delivering high-quality solutions in Java EE development environments preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Incentive pay program (EPIP)
Health/Vision/Dental insurance
6 weeks paid parental leave for new mothers and fathers
Fertility/Adoption assistance
2 weeks paid caregiver leave
401(k) plan matching up to 5%
Tuition reimbursement
Health & fitness benefits, discounts and resources

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Hard Skills & Tools

application developmentJava EEunit testingAgiletechnical specificationstroubleshootingcode reviewsscalable application solutionssecure application solutionsperformance optimization

Soft Skills

collaborationproblem-solvingcommunicationanalytical thinkingdocumentationadaptabilityattention to detailteamworkleadershiptime management

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer ScienceTechnical Trade School completionITIL trainingCOBIT trainingAgile training