Software Engineer - Business Development Support (Open to hiring at the Senior Software Engineer level) at Wellmark in Des Moines, IA

Job description

This role will support the business development teams, focusing on the agency and agent tools. You will design, develop, test, implement, maintain, and document software solutions in support of Wellmark’s business strategy and Technology vision. Ensure completed activities meet specifications, requirements, and Wellmark standards. Collaborate with other areas of Technology to ensure solutions improve the user experience, pass minimum accessibility or usability criteria. Participate in determining Technology alternatives and solutions and assist with system integration.    Job Leveling Note:  This role can be filled at the Software Engineer or Sr. Software Engineer depending on work experience, skills, and demonstrated ability.  We invite you to apply whether you have the minimum experience required described below or if you have much more experience!   Preferred:   MEAN full stack development experience or strong object-oriented experience   Experience working within a SAFe/Agile team environment.   Proficiency with test-driven development    Ability or interest in mentoring/coaching others.   Experience partnering with global staffing vendors to deliver projects.   Required:   Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, MIS, or related field of study and at least 1 year of software development experience (ex. Angular, NodeJS, TypeScript, C++, .NET, Java, SQL) OR 5+ years of related and applicable experience.   Strong analytical problem-solving skills. Accuracy and high attention to detail. Previous experience troubleshooting and developing creative technical solutions.   Strong ability to gather information, perform necessary research needed for root cause analysis, problem definition and formulation, recommend solution implementation, verification, and ongoing optimization, using data to support recommendations.   Demonstrated ability to build relationships to reach outcomes that gain the support and acceptance of all parties. Ability to communicate key information in a timely manner to the appropriate stakeholder audience with the ability to adjust communication style that will best suit the audience.   Ability to communicate with and coach/mentor team members, while setting an example in maintaining a positive attitude, staying calm under pressure, being approachable, and respectful and taking responsibility when needed.   Ability to thrive in fast-paced environment with changing priorities. Excellent organizational skills. Strong time management skills with the ability to set and meet established timeframes with little direction, while assuring data and information integrity.   Eagerness to learn and stay current on industry trends and have a continuous learning mindset.    Ability to collaborate and work as a team to accomplish goals and/or solve problems. Ability to earn trust and respect from peers, leadership, and stakeholders. Ability to learn by actively listening and applying coaching feedback.   Ability to support and work within a diverse development team model including global staffing, crowd sourcing, etc.   Senior Level Required:   Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, MIS, or related field of study, and at least 2 years of software development experience (ex. Angular, NodeJS, TypeScript, C++, .NET, Java, SQL) OR 6 years of related and applicable experience.   a. Provide development and/or production support for key software applications and systems. Define, analyze, estimate, develop, test, implement, document, and maintain programs and systems that meet business requirements.   b. Contribute to