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Blue Cross of Idaho

Not-for-profit health insurance provider

IT Engineer - Common Services Automation Support

Full-Time
$96.2k - $144.3k/yr+ Annual incentive bonus
Junior
Bachelor's, Associate's
Meridian, ID, USA
HybridOn-site at the Meridian, Idaho campus with local work-from-home flexibility.
DevOps & InfrastructureDevOps Engineering

About the job

Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Information Systems, or a closely related field, or equivalent work experience.
  • An applicable certification as defined by the leader plus two years of additional experience, or an associate's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Information Systems, or a closely related field plus two years of additional experience.
  • At least two years of experience designing or developing software applications, systems, technology infrastructure, or related solutions.
  • Experience with UiPath and robotic process automation.
  • General knowledge of artificial intelligence tools and functionality.
  • Working knowledge of ServiceNow, GitLab, Snowflake, Confluence, SharePoint, Amazon Web Services, and Jira.
  • Experience troubleshooting technology problems, documenting solutions, or escalating issues as necessary.
  • Experience managing user accounts and setting up new jobs in the relevant areas.
  • Ability to mentor and coach other engineers.
  • Familiarity with Agile methodology and Scaled Agile Framework.
Responsibilities
  • Configure, monitor, manage, and troubleshoot software systems, applications, and technical infrastructure.
  • Research, implement, monitor, manage, patch, and troubleshoot systems, software, and technologies.
  • Monitor application performance by anticipating and correcting operational issues before they occur.
  • Develop tools and scripts to support and improve software, systems, and technology build and release processes and continuous integration and delivery initiatives.
  • Automate software deployment processes and develop automation tools while ensuring the integrity of builds and artifacts.
  • Create test processes and procedures to ensure that software operates within defined requirements.
  • Implement test plans, automation, and validation strategies.
  • Develop and maintain automated test scripts to reduce repetitive manual testing.
  • Participate in the full development lifecycle, including requirements analysis and design.
  • Write technical specifications based on conceptual designs and stated business requirements.
  • Support, maintain, and document software functionality.
  • Analyze code to identify causes of errors and revise programs.
  • Review solution performance, assess the health of software, systems, and technologies, and track and drive awareness of operational and technical risks.

About the company

Blue Cross of Idaho is a not-for-profit health insurer based in Idaho that has operated since 1945. It connects Idaho residents to quality, affordable healthcare by offering health insurance plans and building strong provider networks, information, tools, and services to help customers access care. The product works through member health plans and a network of providers, backed by customer-focused tools and services to help people compare options, understand benefits, and access care. The company differentiates itself from competitors by its not-for-profit, mission-driven structure, Idaho roots, and emphasis on delivering customer-centric experiences and affordable care through stable networks despite changes in the health insurance marketplace. Its goal is to create a brighter future for Idahoans by improving access to affordable, quality healthcare.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

$7.8M

Headquarters

Meridian, Idaho

Founded

N/A

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What believers are saying

  • 2026 Medicaid and Medicare operations continue through Idaho-first relationships with school districts.
  • Talkspace in-network access expands behavioral health breadth without building a new care delivery stack.
  • New provider portal tooling and legacy-ERA migration reduce friction for physicians and members.

What critics are saying

  • January 2026 layoffs cut under 90 jobs after 2025 duals-contract losses and restructuring.
  • September 2026 Idaho School Benefit Trust rehabilitation exposes claims-processing dependence and reputational damage.
  • Sale of Meridian headquarters signals chronic cost pressure and potential talent attrition through 2027.

What makes Blue Cross of Idaho unique

  • Founded in 1945, Blue Cross of Idaho anchors local pricing and networks statewide.
  • September 2026 provider-portal chat and new platform improve claims and service workflows.
  • 2026 Medicare Advantage partnerships, including Greater Good Health, deepen Idaho senior care access.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Holidays
  • Life Insurance
  • Short and Long Term Disability
  • Education Reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Plan
  • Adoption Assistance
  • Paid Family Leave
  • Dental Insurance

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