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Highmark Health

Health insurance plans and wellness resources

Associate Software Engineer

Software EngineeringPosted on Nov 13
Full-timePennsylvania, USA$68.4k - $105.9k

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field is required.
  • At least 1 year of proficiency in algorithm and data-structure design and analysis and design patterns for building and deploying scalable, highly available systems is required.
  • At least 1 year of experience with at least one modern programming language and at least two of the following: React, Angular v4+, NodeJS, NoSQL databases, HTML5, CSS, Google Cloud Platform, or Amazon Web Services is required.
  • At least 1 year of understanding of web-services technologies such as REST, HTTPS, and JSON is required.
  • Knowledge of professional software-engineering practices across the full software-development lifecycle, including coding standards, unit testing, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations, is required.
  • A strong track record in designing and implementing large-scale consumer-facing applications is required.
  • Experience and willingness to mentor junior engineers and help develop their skills and leadership is required.

Responsibilities

  • Design and create engineering specifications for software applications and programs, write code that adheres to coding standards, and perform code reviews.
  • Generate ideas, explore and suggest technical solutions to achieve required product features, and monitor technical progress against project plans while safeguarding functionality, scalability, and performance.
  • Participate in all Scrum ceremonies, assist with sprint planning, and complete required sprints through final execution of software applications and programs; communicate issues and blockers to the Scrum Master in a timely manner.
  • Help create stories, including definitions of done, acceptance criteria, and estimates; create tasks for stories in applicable software such as RTC or Jira, and update task status and assignments.
  • Monitor work against the production schedule, provide progress updates, and report issues or technical difficulties to senior developers or principals regularly.
  • Perform other duties as assigned or requested.

Desired Qualifications

  • A Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field is preferred.
  • At least 3 years with one or more general-purpose programming languages, including Java, Python (Django/Flask), C/C++, C#, Objective-C, JavaScript, or Go, is preferred.
  • At least 3 years defining system architectures and exploring technical-feasibility trade-offs to optimize short-term execution while planning long-term technical capabilities is preferred.
  • At least 3 years working with a variety of technology systems, designing solutions, or developing applications in healthcare is preferred.
  • At least 3 years translating design mockups, prototypes, and user stories into working applications is preferred.
  • At least 3 years producing fault-tolerant, efficient, and maintainable code is preferred.
  • Experience working with the Agile methodology of Scrum is preferred.
  • Interest and ability to learn other programming languages as needed is preferred.

About the Company

Highmark Health

Health insurance plans and wellness resources

Highmark Health provides health insurance plans in Pennsylvania, Delaware, and West Virginia for individuals, families, businesses, and Medicare beneficiaries. Plans are funded by premiums and government reimbursements, and cover services like doctor visits, hospital stays, prescription drugs, and preventive care, plus member tools such as symptom checkers, cost and coverage details, and OTC rapid test reimbursements. It differentiates itself through active community involvement and sustainability efforts, alongside a large, diverse member base and Medicare compatibility that influence plan design. The goal is to improve community health by offering comprehensive coverage and supportive health resources while operating in a responsible and sustainable way.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
Grant
Total funding
$29.6M
Headquarters
Pittsburgh, PA
Founded
1996

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