Software Development Engineer III

Premera Blue Cross

Mountlake Terrace, WA

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$111,900–$190,200 Per Year

SKILLS

Agile Programming Methodologies, Analysis Skills, Application Programming Interface (API), Best Practices, Blog, Cloud Computing, Code Reviews, Communication Skills, Computer Science, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Improvement, Continuous Integration, Customer Relations, Debugging Skills, Documentation, Emerging Technology, Environmental Impact, Fitness, Functional Testing, Health Plan, Healthcare, Identify Issues, Industry/Trade Analysis, Information Technology & Information Systems, Internet Application, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Mentoring, Microsoft C# (C Sharp), Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Windows Azure, Multiplatform/Cross-Platform, NoSQL, Nutrition Therapy, Performance Tuning/Optimization, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Programming Languages, Quality Management, Quality Metrics, REST (Representational State Transfer), Risk, Root Cause Analysis, Scrum Project Management and Software Development, Secure Coding, Software Administration, Software Design, Software Development, Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Software Engineering, System Architecture, System Test, Systems Administration/Management, Team Player, Technical Writing, Technical/Engineering Design, Test Automation, Test Driven Development (TDD), Test Tools, Testing, Tuition Fees, Unit Test

LOCATION

Mountlake Terrace, WA

POSTED

30+ days ago

Workforce Classification:

Hybrid

Join Our Team: Do Meaningful Work and Improve People’s Lives

Our purpose, to improve customers’ lives by making healthcare work better, is far from ordinary. And so are our employees. Working at Premera means you have the opportunity to drive real change by transforming healthcare.

Premera is committed to being a workplace where people feel empowered to grow, innovate, and lead with purpose. By investing in our employees and fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous development, we’re able to better serve our customers. It’s this commitment that has earned us recognition as one of the best companies to work for. Learn more about our recent awards and recognitions as a greatest workplace. (https://www.premera.com/visitor/careers#awards)

Learn how Premera supports our members, customers and the communities that we serve through our Healthsource blog: https://healthsource.premera.com/ .

The Software Development Engineer III designs, builds, tests, and supports software solutions across web, mobile, cloud, or enterprise platforms in an agile team environment. This role solves complex technical problems, contributes to system and application architecture, and delivers reliable, scalable solutions aligned with organizational objectives, leveraging hands-on experience with C# RESTful services, Microsoft SQL Server, NoSQL technologies, and Azure-based solutions including CI/CD pipelines, event-driven architecture, geo-redundant systems, and test-driven development (TDD) and SOLID principles.

Working with moderate to high-risk initiatives, this role exercises seasoned judgment, technical depth, and practical problem-solving skills. The SDE III serves as a technical resource for their team, contributes to engineering standards, and may mentor less experienced engineers.

This is a hybrid role, located on our campus in Mountlake Terrace, Washington.

What you’ll do:

+ Partner with business stakeholders, product teams, and IT leaders to identify problems or improvement opportunities and recommend scalable, performant software solutions with a system‑wide architectural perspective.

+ Analyze moderate to high‑risk business and technical requirements, design solution alternatives, and contribute to technical decision‑making across platforms and systems.

+ Design and implement software solutions using appropriate programming languages, frameworks, and platforms. Develop code, configure systems, and continuously improve application quality and performance.

+ Apply modern engineering practices including CI/CD, automated testing, version control, and secure coding standards.

+ Create and maintain unit tests, participate in integration and cross‑functional testing efforts, and document test outcomes.

+ Produce and maintain technical documentation, including design artifacts, SDLC documentation, and production change records.

+ Diagnose and resolve production issues, including performance tuning, troubleshooting, debugging, root cause analysis, and participation in on‑call or support rotations as required.

+ Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to meet development milestones and delivery commitments. Provide constructive feedback through design and code reviews.

+ Act as a technical resource for the team, sharing knowledge and best practices across the engineering community. May mentor or guide less experienced staff.

+ Contribute to the standardization of engineering processes and ensure adherence to enterprise standards and best practices.

+ Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends and share relevant learnings with teammates.

+ Perform other duties as assigned.

What you’ll bring:

Required Qualifications

+ Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience

+ 4 + years or more of professional software development experience

+ Solid understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and modern development practices

Preferred Qualifications

+ Experience working with cloud‑based solutions

+ Experience in healthcare or other highly regulated environments

+ Experience working in Agile/Scrum development environments

+ Exposure to API‑driven and service‑based architectures

+ Experience creating and using automated testing tools

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

+ Strong proficiency in designing and developing software solutions to solve complex business problems

+ Consistent application of engineering best practices, quality standards, and secure coding techniques

+ Ability to adapt quickly to new technologies and platforms

+ Strong collaboration and communication skills with both technical and non‑technical audiences

+ Ability to represent the team effectively and influence technical discussions

+ Demonstrated professionalism, sound judgment, and effective problem‑solving skills

+ Ability to take a lead role on technical initiatives when needed

Premera total rewards

Our comprehensive total rewards package provides support, resources, and opportunities to help employees thrive and grow. Our total rewards are more than a collection of perks, they're a reflection of our commitment to your health and well-being. We offer a broad array of rewards including physical, financial, emotional, and community benefits, including:

+ Medical, vision, and dental coverage with low employee premiums.

+ Voluntary benefit offerings, including pet insurance for paw parents.

+ Life and disability insurance.

+ Retirement programs, including a 401K employer match and, believe it or not, a pension plan that is vested after 3 years of service.

+ Wellness incentives with a wide range of mental well-being resources for you and your dependents, including counseling services, stress management programs, and mindfulness programs, just to name a few.

+ Generous paid time off to reenergize.

+ Looking for continuing education? We have tuition assistance for both undergraduate and graduate degrees.

+ Employee recognition program to celebrate anniversaries, team accomplishments, and more.

For our hybrid employees, our on-campus model provides flexibility to create your own routine with access to on-site resources, networking opportunities, and team engagement.

+ Commuter perks make your trip to work less impactful on the environment and your wallet.

+ Free convenient on-site parking.

+ Subsidized on-campus cafes make lunchtime connections with colleagues fun and affordable.

+ Participate in engaging on-site activities such as health and wellness events, coffee connects, disaster preparedness fairs and more.

+ Our complementary fitness & well-being center offers both in-person and virtual workouts and nutritional counseling.

+ Need a brain break? Challenge someone to a game of shuffleboard or ping pong while on campus.

Equal employmentopportunity/affirmativeaction:

Premera is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Premera seeks to attract and retain the most qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, gender or gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

If you need an accommodation to apply online for positions at Premera, please contact Premera Human Resources via email at careers@premera.com or via phone at 425-918-4785.

The pay for this role will vary based on a range of factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographic location, market conditions, and specific skills and experience.

The salary range for this role is posted below; we generally target up to and around the midpoint of the range.

National Plus Salary Range:

$111,900.00 - $190,200.00

_*National Plus salary range is used in higher cost of labor markets including Western Washington and Alaska_ _._

We’re happy to discuss compensation further during the interview because we believe that open communication leads to better outcomes for all. We’re committed to creating an environment where all employees are celebrated for their unique skills and contributions.

At Premera, we make healthcare work better. By focusing on improving our customers’ experience purposefully and serving their needs passionately, we make the process easier, less costly, and more positive. Through empathy and advocacy, we change lives.

As the leading health plan in the Pacific Northwest, we provide comprehensive health benefits and services to more than 2 million customers, from individuals to Fortune 100 companies. Our services include innovative programs focused on health management, wellness, prevention, and patient safety. We deliver these programs through health, life, vision, dental, disability, and other related products and services.

Premera Blue Cross is headquartered in Mountlake Terrace, WA, with operations in Spokane and Anchorage. The company has operated in Washington since 1933 and in Alaska since 1952. With more than 80 years of experience in the region, we deliver innovation, choice, and expertise.

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