Developer IV
BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Columbia • South Carolina • United States
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About the role
- Responsible for analysis, design, programming, and implementation of complex applications tasks and projects.
- Devise feasible, logical procedures to resolve business problems through the use of computer resources.
- Formulate scope and objectives through research to develop or modify complex systems.
- Review detailed specifications and recommend modifications.
- Design, code, test and debug complex application programs.
- Produce deliverables related to the assigned project.
- Perform analysis, design, programming, and implementation of systems and procedures to solve complex business or scientific problems.
- Evaluate interrelationships in immediate programming area to determine how changes in one program will affect another related area.
- Apply conversions and enhancements to business systems.
- May lead or provide expertise on assigned projects.
- Work closely with customers, business analysts, and team members to understand business requirements that drive the analysis and design of quality technical solutions.
- Ensure solutions are aligned with business and IT strategies and comply with the organization’s architectural standards.
- Assist in post-implementation support and system enhancements.
- Test modified programs, create necessary test files and data, verify logic, debug, and write relevant documentation.
- Design and develop IT systems.
- Devise new sources of data and develop new approaches and techniques.
- Involved in the full systems life cycle and is responsible for designing, coding, testing, implementing, maintaining and supporting complex application software that is delivered on time and within budget.
- Provide guidance to lower-level programmers/analysts.
- Act as an internal consultant by providing technical guidance on complex projects.
- Determine and resolve problems with other systems analysts, programmers, and systems users.
- Test designed programs, verify logic, perform any necessary "debugging," and write the documentation.
Requirements
- Bachelor's in a job-related field
- Associate's degree plus an extra 2 years job-related experience for a total of 8 years of required work experience (see "required work experience"). OR 10 total years required work experience
- 6 years of application development, systems testing or other job-related experience.
- Comprehensive understanding of applications/development, quality assurance and integration methodologies, concepts and facilities in a mainframe, midrange, web, and/or PC/LAN environment.
- Demonstrates a high level of technical proficiency in the areas of programming languages, platform capabilities, and methods of systems analysis and program design.
- Excellent analysis, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrates logical abstract thinking and assimilating/adhering to project goals and deadlines.
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
- Strong knowledge of interpersonal skills/team building.
- Familiar with project management concepts.
- Ability to assess requirements, alternatives, and risks/benefits for low- to high-impact projects.
- Pays attention to detail.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, clients, vendors etc.
- In-depth understanding of organizational functions, behavior, and inter-relationships.
- Strong interest in Host (Mainframe) development; prior mainframe experience is required
- Experience with COBOL, APS (COBOL Code Generator), DB2, IMS, JCL.
- Experience with modern or distributed technologies, including but not limited to: JavaScript, Node.js, Git, Jenkins, Vue, Python, VS Code, MongoDB.
- Interest in leveraging modern technology skills while learning and working with mainframe systems.
Benefits
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
- Subsidized health plans and free vision coverage
- Life insurance
- Paid annual leave - the longer you work here, the more you earn
- Nine paid holidays
- On-site cafeterias and fitness centers in major locations
- Wellness programs and a healthy lifestyle premium discount
- Tuition assistance
- Service recognition
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
COBOLDB2IMSJCLJavaScriptNode.jsGitJenkinsVuePython
Soft Skills
analysisdecision-makingproblem-solvingcommunicationinterpersonal skillsteam buildingattention to detaillogical abstract thinkingproject managementrelationship building
Certifications
Bachelor's degreeAssociate's degree