Application Developer II

With more than 7,000 employees, we are the largest health insurance company in Michigan. We offer an exciting work environment with a diverse group of employees. Our goal is to make health insurance easier for our members. We want to transform the industry and become a resource that people can trust.

Detroit, MI (Hybrid)

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

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Non-Manager

Competitive Total Compensation Package

Overview: <p>We are hiring for an&nbsp;<strong>Application Developer II&nbsp;</strong>to join our Enterprise Data Warehouse&nbsp;Production Support Team at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan.&nbsp;</p> <p>Responsibilities of this role will include:</p> <ul> <li>Proactive&nbsp;Business Support Execution &amp; Issue Resolution</li> <li>Data Load recoveries completed within defined timeframes for Tier 1 &amp; Tier 2 apps</li> <li>Proactively Monitor ETL Prod Support Processes &amp; Environment and Provide "virtual On-Call" Support as per Schedule</li> </ul> <p>Additional aspects/functions&nbsp;of the role may include:</p> <p><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></p>
Responsibilities: <ul> <li>Code applications using a disciplined development process.</li> <li>Integrate solutions with other applications and platforms outside the framework.</li> <li>Create data extracts and reports from system based on requirements.</li> <li>Develop, execute, and document unit test plans.</li> <li>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.</li> <li>Validate deployment.</li> <li>Assist in production support.&nbsp;</li> <li>Troubleshoot existing information systems to identify errors or deficiencies and develops solutions.</li> <li>Evaluate 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;</li> <li>Document functions and changes to new or modified modules and test activities/results.&nbsp;</li> <li>Assist in the development of user guides and training documentation for systems.</li> <li>Adhere to standards and procedures; check for compliance.</li> <li>Review modules for quality assurance.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> <li>Provide technical coaching and mentoring to less-experienced team members.</li> <li>Other duties may be assigned.</li> </ul>
Requirements: <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>Experience with Informatica and Informatica Cloud Services preferred.</li> <li>Experience with production support preferred.</li> <li>Project management experience preferred.</li> </ul> <p><strong>OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES</strong></p> <ul> <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> <br /><em>All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other grounds, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability.</em>