Application Developer, Legacy Technologies

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Job Description : 

JOB SUMMARY

This job provides application development services typically as a of a project team or in an application support role. The incumbent analyzes, designs, codes, tests and implements systematic solutions to meet customer requirements that adhere to Organization IT standards and policies.  Provides general support to maintain applications that meet the service levels, system availability, performance and quality levels required by their customers.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Analyze, design, code, test and implement application enhancements, as well as provide general  production support, meeting defined scope, target dates and budgets with minimal or no defects.
• Utilize and participate in the full system development life cycle, per current Organization SDLC standards.
• Collaborate with customers, business analysts, partners, and IT team members to understand business requirements that drive the analysis and design of quality technical solutions. Concentrate on providing innovative solutions to business needs.
• Provide required technical support, including release implementations, on-call and 24x7 supports when necessary.
• Perform work in compliance with all Organization and Organization IT standards, policies and procedures.
• Actively participate on project teams in various project roles, including, but not limited to, Developer, Technical Lead and Project Manager, based upon level of experience.
• Effectively communicate with team members, customers, partners and management, including assisting with or conducting technical walkthroughs, reporting project status, enabling vendor solutions and providing accurate and concise documentation.
• Other duties as assigned or requested.

EDUCATION

Required

• Bachelor's Degree in IT, Computer Science, or relevant experience and/or education as determined by the company in lieu of bachelor's degree.

Preferred

• None

EXPERIENCE

Required

• 3 - 5 years of experience in Information Technology
• 3 - 5 years of experience using one or more legacy technologies (e.g., COBAL, PowerBuilder, Mainframe Systems, etc.)

Preferred

• Problem solving, root cause analysis, and issue resolution
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Experience in Healthcare or Health Insurance Industry
• Experience with technology platforms, application development tools, business processes, software development life cycle used by Highmark enterprise

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATION

Required

• None

Preferred

• Certification in applicable areas; such as JAVA Developer,  DB2 Certification, Cognos Certification 

SKILLS

A Developer is not required to have experience in all of these, but is required to have those needed to support applications they are responsible for supporting. Current skill sets are reviewed approximately every other year; new skills may be required to meet changing business needs.

• Skills: IMS, DB2, Oracle and Teradata Databases, Data Warehousing, COBOL, Visual Basic, C C++, SAS, Java/JavaScript Framework, PEGA, CSS3, Mobile, JSON, Cognos, Hadoop, SQL, J2EE, HTML5/XM, Business Object or .net
• Project Management Tools: Waterfall, Agile or Rational
• Certification in applications such as: Java Developer, DB2, Cogno, PEGA, Enterprise Architect(SCEA), Project Management, Certified Quality Analyst (CQA), Scrum Master Certification, Lean/Six Sigma Certification

Language (Other than English):

None

Travel Requirement:

0% - 25%

PHYSICAL, MENTAL DEMANDS and WORKING CONDITIONS

Position Type

Office-based

Teaches / trains others regularly

Occasionally

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

Rarely

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

Occasionally

Lifting: 25 to 50 pounds

Rarely

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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Base pay is determined by a variety of factors including a candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expected contributions, as well as internal peer equity, market, and business considerations.  The displayed salary range does not reflect any geographic differential Highmark may apply for certain locations based upon comparative markets.

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