Application Developer - Java

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas

Topeka, Kansas
30+ days ago

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Skills

Agile Programming Methodologiesunmatched
Application Programming Interface (API)unmatched
Application Serversunmatched
Business Analysisunmatched
Code Reviewsunmatched
Computer Programmingunmatched
Computer Scienceunmatched
Control Objectives for Information and related Technology (COBIT)unmatched
Customer/Client Researchunmatched
Database Technologyunmatched
Dental Insuranceunmatched
Documentationunmatched
Emerging Technologyunmatched
Enterprise JavaBeans (EJB)unmatched
Fitnessunmatched
High School Diplomaunmatched
IBM DB2unmatched
IBM WebSphere Application Serverunmatched
IBM z-OS Operating Systemunmatched
ITIL (IT Infrastructure Library)unmatched
Identify Issuesunmatched
Incentive Programsunmatched
JUnitunmatched
Javaunmatched
Java Persistence API (JPA)unmatched
Java Platform Enterprise Edition (Java EE/J2EE)unmatched
JavaServer Faces (JSF)unmatched
Jenkinsunmatched
Mail Servicesunmatched
Mavenunmatched
OAuthunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Programming Languagesunmatched
Quality Assuranceunmatched
REST (Representational State Transfer)unmatched
Release Management/Engineeringunmatched
Requirements Managementunmatched
SQL (Structured Query Language)unmatched
Software Developmentunmatched
Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)unmatched
Software Testingunmatched
Systems Maintenanceunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
Test Plan/Scheduleunmatched
Testingunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
Training Programunmatched
Training/Teachingunmatched
Unit Testunmatched
Vision Planunmatched

Description

Are you ready to make a difference? Choose to work for one of the most trusted companies in Kansas.

Why Join Us?

Make a Positive Impact: Your work will directly contribute to the health and well-being of Kansans.
FamilyComes First: Total rewards package that promotes the idea of family first for all employees. Paid vacation and sick leave with paid maternity and paternity available immediately upon hire
Professional Growth Opportunities: Advance your career with ongoing training and development programs.
Dynamic Work Environment: Collaborate with a team of passionate and driven individuals in a work environment that promotes flexibility.
Trust and Stability: Work for one of the most trusted companies in Kansas with over 80 years of commitment, compassion and community.
Inclusive Work Environment: We pride ourselves on fostering a workplace where everyone is valued and respected.

Benefits & Perks

Base compensation is only one component of your competitive Total Rewards package
- 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

Job Summary

The IT Application Developer will write, debug, and maintain source code for software applications. This role collaborates closely with business analysts to ensure a clear understanding of requirements, works alongside other developers to ensure seamless integration of code, and coordinates with application testers to support their testing efforts and address any bugs. This role is also responsible for participating in testing and ensuring that code meets performance standards.

"This position is eligible to work remotely, hybrid or onsite in accordance with our Telecommuting Policy. Applicants must reside in Kansas or Missouri or be willing to relocate as a condition of employment."

What you'll do

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.

What you 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. Relevant Technologies include:
- Eclipse, IntelliJ
- APIs - EJB, RESTful, APIM, Ready API, Postman
- Change / Release Management - GitLab
- Frameworks / Application Servers - Spring Boot, Spring Batch, WebSphere, Liberty, Maven, JPA, Jenkins, JSF
- Project / Time Management - Rally, SBM
- Methodology - Agile
- Misc.- DB2 z/OS, SQL, JUnit, Okta, oAuth2

Ability to translate user specifications into written code.

Knowledge of data access methods to create, read, update, and delete data.
Awareness of industry architecture.
Familiarity with utility usage and tools.
Familiarity with System Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
Basic understanding of database concepts.
Awareness

Numbers & Facts

Location

Topeka, Kansas

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