Application Developer II

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Detroit, MI

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

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Full-Time

Competitive Total Compensation Package

Overview: <strong>Work closely with clients, business analysts and team members on small to large, complex projects to understand the business requirements that drive the analysis and design of quality technical solutions that align with business and IT strategies and are in compliance with the organization&rsquo;s architectural standards. Provide support in the full systems life cycle for multiple applications to ensure application software is delivered on time and within budget.</strong>
Responsibilities: <ul> <li> <div><span style="font-size: small;">Code applications using a disciplined development process.</span></div> </li> <li> <div><span style="font-size: small;">Integrate solutions with other applications and platforms outside the framework.</span></div> </li> <li> <div><span style="font-size: small;">Create data extracts and reports from system based on requirements.</span></div> </li> <li> <div><span style="font-size: small;">Develop, execute, and document unit test plans.</span></div> </li> <li> <div><span style="font-size: small;">Support and/or execute all testing efforts across the life cycle.</span></div> </li> <li> <div><span style="font-size: small;">Assist in the deployment of new modules, upgrades and fixes to the production environment. Make modules production-ready by moving them to libraries, completing forms and version control documents, following procedures, etc.</span></div> </li> <li> <div><span style="font-size: small;">Validate deployment.</span></div> </li> <li> <div><span style="font-size: small;">Assist in production support.&nbsp;</span></div> </li> <li> <div><span style="font-size: small;">Troubleshoot existing information systems to identify errors or deficiencies and develops solutions.</span></div> </li> <li> <div><span style="font-size: small;">Provide ongoing maintenance of applications.</span></div> </li> <li> <div><span style="font-size: small;">E</span><span style="font-size: small;">valuate existing applications and platforms and provides recommendations for improving application performance by conducting gap analysis, identifying feasible alternative solutions, and assisting in the scope of modifications.&nbsp;</span></div> </li> <li> <div><span style="font-size: small;">Document functions and changes to new or modified modules and test activities/results.&nbsp;</span></div> </li> <li> <div><span style="font-size: small;">Assist in the development of user guides and training documentation for systems.</span></div> </li> <li> <div><span style="font-size: small;">Participate in project planning processes, as needed.</span></div> </li> <li> <div><span style="font-size: small;">Identify better sources of data feeds and interfaces with architects to ensure their feasibility with corporate data warehouse, when needed. Identify technical requirements, as needed.</span></div> </li> <li> <div><span style="font-size: small;">Create technical design specifications and assist in sizing technical requirements, as needed. Adhere to standards and procedures; check for compliance.</span></div> </li> <li> <div><span style="font-size: small;">Review modules for quality assurance.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></div> </li> <li> <div><span style="font-size: small;">Evaluate new application packages and tools and perform research on best practices and provide recommendations for solutions, as needed.</span></div> </li> <li> <div><span style="font-size: small;">Prepare and present formal training to IT staff, as needed.&nbsp;</span></div> </li> <li> <div><span style="font-size: small;">Provide technical coaching and mentoring to less-experienced team members.</span></div> </li> <li> <div><span style="font-size: small;">Other duties may be assigned.</span></div> </li> </ul>
Requirements: <p><strong>Qualifications</strong>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE</strong></p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree in related field preferred.</li> <li>Three (3) years of advanced programming techniques and application design required.</li> <li>Experience in systems design and have a solid understanding of development, database development, testing, and integration methodologies required.</li> <li>Project management experience preferred.</li> </ul> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>DEPARTMENT PREFERENCES</strong></p> <ul style="font-weight: 400;"> <li>3 &ndash; 5 years of Informatica 9.x or above&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> <li>3 - 5 years of Oracle 10g, Toad or above&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> <li>2 &ndash; 3 years of Unix Shell Scripting</li> <li>2 - 3 years&rsquo; experience in Production Support operations supporting&nbsp;enterprise Informatica applications</li> <li>Experience in Healthcare</li> <li>Experience in Scheduling Tools - Tivoli, Autosys. Tidal</li> <li>Strong knowledge and experience in Data Warehousing concepts</li> <li>Hands-on experience managing critical events and incidents with strong analysis, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills</li> <li>Experience with Mainframe applications is desirable</li> <li>Experience with Cloud and Hadoop environment with PIG, HIVE and other cloud scripting languages is desirable<strong>&nbsp;</strong></li> </ul> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES</strong></p> <ul style="font-weight: 400;"> <li>Analytical and systems thinking.</li> <li>Accuracy and attention to detail.</li> <li>Written and verbal communication skills.</li> <li>Ability to work independently, or within a team environment.</li> <li>Other related skills and/or abilities may be required to perform this job.</li> </ul>