Senior Developer

BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina

Senior Developer handling complex applications analysis, design, and programming at BlueCross BlueShield. Ensuring efficient system processes and collaborating with various teams.

Posted 4/27/2026full-timeColumbia • South Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for analysis, design, programming, and implementation of the most complex applications tasks and projects in the area.
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.
Provide technical direction and support in the development and support of business systems software and procedures.
Design, code, test and debug the most complex application programs.
Review and analyze systems, streamlining processes to ensure efficient, consistent use of all resources and adjusting designs to maximize reusability and reduce costs across subsystems.
Provide technology solutions and prototypes to be used as the basis or template for more complicated business/technical requirements.
Research, diagnose, and develop fixes for defects in existing code.
Address maintenance issues related to current development, testing, and production.
Act as an internal consultant, advocate, mentor, and change agent providing expertise and technical guidance on complex projects.
Work closely with customers, business analysts, and team members to determine 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.
Provide design recommendations based on long-term IT organization strategy.
Make recommendations towards the development of new code or reuse of existing code.
Perform analysis, design, programming, and implementation on systems and procedures to solve complex business or scientific problems.
Develop enterprise-level applications and custom integration solutions.
Evaluate complex interrelationships in immediate programming area to determine how changes in one program will affect another related area.
Develop programming and development standards.
Devise new sources of data and develop new approaches and techniques.
Provide guidance to lower level programmers/analysts.
Lead, plan, organize, and/or coordinate complex projects or phases of large projects.
Determine and resolve problems with other systems analysts, programmers, and systems users.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's in a job related field
Associates degree plus an extra 2 years of job-related work experience for a total of 10 years of required work experience OR 12 total years required work experience.
8 years of application development, systems testing or other job related experience.
Advanced understanding of applications/development, quality assurance and integration methodologies, concepts and facilities in a mainframe, midrange, web, and/or PC/LAN environment.
High level of technical proficiency in the areas of programming languages, platform capabilities, and methods of systems analysis and program design.
Advanced analysis, decision-making, and problem solving skills.
Logical abstract thinking and assimilating/adhering to project goals and deadlines.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Extensive 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.
Advanced knowledge of relevant operating systems, programming languages, and development tools and their usage in the company.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Subsidized health plans
Dental and vision coverage
401k retirement savings plan with company match
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off (PTO)
On-site cafeterias and fitness centers in major locations
Education Assistance
Service Recognition
National discounts to movies, theaters, zoos, theme parks and more

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Hard Skills & Tools

application developmentsystems testingprogramming languagessystems analysisprogram designquality assuranceintegration methodologiesenterprise-level applicationscustom integration solutionsdevelopment standards

Soft Skills

analysis skillsdecision-making skillsproblem solving skillslogical abstract thinkingeffective communicationinterpersonal skillsteam buildingattention to detailproject managementrelationship building

Certifications

Bachelor's degreeAssociate's degree