Software Engineer (Hybrid)

PURPOSE:


Designs, develops/codes, tests, and documents application programs for computer systems. Works with appropriate stakeholders to define system scope and objectives. Performs complex analysis, design, development, testing, and debugging of computer software ranging from operating system, architecture integration, and software design to selection of computer systems, language, and/or equipment. Performs in accordance with established project standards and processes. Breaks down software requirements and creates highly complex systems.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Performs software analysis, including requirements and uses case development and design. Implements and documents source code to design specifications. Performs software testing including developing and running automated unit tests, drafting, and executing structured automated test cases. Develop and/or analyze interface design documentation. Comply with hardware and software systems standards and procedures. Build large, distributed, API-driven systems for tens of thousands of users. Demonstrated experience with front-end and back-end programing and integration frameworks and tools. Assist in the estimation of development of application features.

  • Analyzes, debugs, and corrects reported software bugs and enhancements. Updates user and software documentation. Compile, assess, and report data results from software testing and analysis

  • Analyzes and implements functional requirements and designs, implements, and tests software. Performs operations & maintenance (O&M) of existing systems. Identifies areas for improvement and streamlining.

  • Writes system design and application code documentation. Gathers, analyzes, and composes technical information. Extend open-source libraries and systems as necessary to meet the needs of the team.

  • Analyzes data and provides expertise in interpreting results and gathers and documents technical and functional user requirements and specifications.

  • Participates in regular meetings, providing status on current tasks. Participates in peer reviews of software development artifacts. Continuous learning of technologies trends, and best practices.


SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:
This position has no direct reports, however, may informally lead teams in a matrix environment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education Level: Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology or Computer Science OR in lieu of a Bachelor's degree, an additional 4 years of relevant work experience is required in addition to the required work experience.

Experience: 3 years software development experience in object-oriented language

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

  • Knowledge of programming languages (e.g. C, Python, .NET Framework, Java, etc.).
  • Knowledge and understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC).
  • Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
  • Ability to recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems.
  • Basic understanding of cloud technologies (e.g. AWS, Azure).
  • Basic understanding of database technologies (e.g. cloud, SQL, Oracle, Mongo DB, PostgreSQL, etc.).
  • Fundamental knowledge of software engineers’ best practices, agile methodologies, CI/CD pipelines.
  • Knowledge of test-first practices including Test-Driven Development (TDD) for unit tests and Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) for automated acceptance tests.
  • Knowledge of DevOps practices and tools.
  • Knowledge of Code quality and promotion practices.
  • Must be able to effectively work in a fast-paced environment with frequently changing priorities, deadlines, and workloads that can be variable for long periods of time. Must be able to meet established deadlines and handle multiple customer service demands from internal and external customers, within set expectations for service excellence. Must be able to effectively communicate and provide positive customer service to every internal and external customer, including customers who may be demanding or otherwise challenging.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

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