Associate Software Engineer - Claims Mainframe Developer

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JOB SUMMARY

Highmark is seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Associate Software Engineer to join our team, focusing on the development and support of core mainframe applications essential for our claims processing platform. This role is ideal for an individual with foundational programming knowledge who is eager to learn and grow within a complex, mission-critical environment. The successful candidate will work under the guidance of senior engineers to design, develop, test, and maintain programs, batch jobs, and online transactions (CICS/IMS) that drive our claims operations.

In this role, you will be a key contributor to our mainframe application development team, collaborating with senior engineers and business analysts to translate business requirements into technical specifications. You will be responsible for developing, testing, debugging, and maintaining COBOL programs, JCL for batch processes, and CICS/IMS transactions, playing an active part in the full software development lifecycle. Additionally, you will assist in troubleshooting and resolving production issues related to claims processing applications, ensuring adherence to Highmark's coding standards and security guidelines. A commitment to continuous learning in mainframe technologies and claims processing logic, along with diligent documentation of technical designs and procedures, will be essential.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for designing and creating engineering specifications for software applications and programs. Responsible for writing code that adheres to coding standards. Perform code reviews.
• Responsible for idea generation, exploring and suggesting appropriate technical solutions to achieve the required product features, as well as monitoring technical process against project plan while safeguarding functionality, scalability and performance.
• Part of an agile work team and responsible for participating in all scrum ceremonies, assisting in sprint planning and completing required sprints in the development through final execution of software applications/programs. Communicate any issues/blockers to the Scrum Master in a timely manner.
• Help in story creation (i.e. DoD, Acceptance Criteria, estimation). Creates Tasks for their stories in applicable software (ex: RTC or Jira), and updates status and assignment accordingly
• Monitor work against production schedule and provide progress updates and report any issues or technical difficulties to senior developers/principals on a regular basis.
• Other duties as assigned or requested.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or closely related field 

Preferred

• Master's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a related field 

EXPERIENCE

• 1  year proficiency in design and analysis of algorithms, data structures, and design patterns in the building and deploying of scalable; highly available systems

To include:

• 1 years experience in at least one modern programming languages (Java, Python, JavaScript, ACE, IIB/ITX, Informatica preferred), and experience with at least two of the following: React, Angular v4+, NodeJS, NoSQL databases, HTML5, CSS, Google Cloud Platform or Amazon Web Services.
• 1 years of understanding of web services technologies such as REST, HTTPS, JSON

Preferred

• Experience in mainframe systems programming with a focus on one or more of the following:
  • z/OS concepts and utilities
  • RACF
  • TSO
  • COBOL
  • JES2
  • JCL
  • DB2
  • SQL

LICENSES or CERTIFICATIONS

• None

Preferred

• None

SKILLS

• Demonstrated ability to achieve stretch goals in a highly innovative and fast paced environment
• Have experience working with agile methodology of scrum
• Interest and ability to learn other programming languages as needed
• Knowledge of professional software engineering practices & best practices for the full software development life cycle, including coding standards, unit testing, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations
• Strong track record in designing and implementing large scale consumer facing applications
• Strong sense of ownership, urgency, and drive
• Demonstrated passion for user experience and improving usability
• Experience and willingness to mentor junior engineers and help develop their skills and leadership

Language (Other than English)

None

Travel Requirement

0% - 25%

PHYSICAL, MENTAL DEMANDS and WORKING CONDITIONS

Position Type

Office-based

Teaches / trains others regularly

Rarely

Travel regularly from the office to various work sites or from site-to-site

Occasionally

Works primarily out-of-the office selling products/services (sales employees)

Never

Physical work site required 

Yes

Lifting: up to 10 pounds

Constantly

Lifting: 10 to 25 pounds

Rarely

Lifting: 25 to 50 pounds

Never

Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

Compliance Requirement: This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.

As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times.  In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy. 

Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.

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