Full-Time
Application Developer 3
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
10,001+ employees
Nonprofit mutual insurer administering health benefits
No salary listed
Detroit, MI, USA
Hybrid
Hybrid remote within a reasonable commuting distance of the Detroit office.
Bachelor's
 Software Engineering (1) |
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- A bachelor's degree in Management Information Systems, Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
- Five years of experience as a Senior Java Developer, Software Engineer/Production Support Executive, or related role involving application programming and analysis.
- Five years of experience in application programming and analysis.
- Three years of experience with Struts and Hibernate frameworks, JavaServer Pages, Extensible Markup Language, Extensible Stylesheet Language Transformations, Java, Java 2 Platform, Enterprise Edition, Cascading Style Sheets, HyperText Markup Language, Dynamic HyperText Markup Language, JavaScript, and Oracle.
- Two years of experience with the WebSphere application server.
- Three years of experience using application code version-control or change-management systems such as GitHub.
- Two years of experience developing code with the Angular framework.
- Code applications or enterprise-wide software systems using a disciplined development process.
- Integrate solutions with applications and platforms outside the framework.
- Create data extracts and reports from systems based on requirements.
- Support and execute testing efforts across the software development life cycle.
- Create technical design specifications and assist in sizing technical requirements as needed.
- Lead the deployment of new modules, upgrades, and fixes to the production environment as needed.
- Move modules to libraries, complete forms and version-control documents, and follow procedures to make modules production-ready.
- Evaluate new application packages and tools, research best practices, and recommend solutions.
- Troubleshoot existing information systems to identify errors or deficiencies and develop solutions.
- Evaluate applications and platforms, conduct gap analyses, identify feasible alternatives, and assist in scoping modifications to improve application performance.
- Participate on teams that define processes and scope improvements enabled by application solutions.
- Document functions and changes to new or modified modules, testing activities and results, error handling, and backup and recovery procedures.
- Assist in developing user guides and training documentation for systems.
- Develop work-plan timelines and manage workflows to meet project timeframes as needed.
- Identify data-feed and interface sources and work with architects to assess feasibility with the corporate data warehouse.
- Review modules for quality assurance.
- Prepare and present formal training to information technology staff as needed.
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan is a nonprofit mutual insurer that administers health benefits for more than 4.3 million members in Michigan and nationwide. It offers group health plans for businesses of various sizes, including a private exchange that lets employers provide a selection of benefits, along with life and disability insurance. Benefits are delivered through employer-sponsored plans and a network-based coverage model, with plans tailored to organizations and employees. The goal is to keep health costs affordable and predictable while providing broad access to coverage and employee benefit options.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Detroit, Michigan
Founded
1938
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- June 26, 2026 small-business playbook adds six plans and eleven-county PCP Focus expansion.
- April 21 and July 28, 2026 office consolidations cut overhead and improve facility utilization.
- September 4, 2026 employer toolkits signal active retention support across enrollment, behavioral health, and well-being.
What critics are saying
- BCBSM seeks 12.9% individual and 7% small-group 2027 hikes on September 2026 filings.
- Michigan Medicine dispute threatens 300,000 patients and in-network access after June 30, 2026.
- Wesco's 2025 'phantom tax' antitrust suit attacks stop-loss fees and triples-damages exposure.
What makes Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan unique
- Nonprofit Michigan mutual BCBSM serves 4.3 million members across all 50 states.
- 2026 playbooks bundle PPO, HMO, POS, HSA, and employer toolkit distribution.
- Blue Cross Well-Being and expanded PCP Focus network give employers integrated benefits management.
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Michigan health insurers are seeking approval for substantial premium increases in 2027. According to the Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services, plans covering nearly 800,000 residents propose an average 14.2% rise for individual policies, including those sold on Healthcare.gov. Small group policies would see a 9.6% average increase. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, the state's largest insurer, is requesting increases of 12.9% for individual market plans and 7% for small group plans. The company attributes the hikes to rising medical and pharmacy costs, which are expected to increase by 10% in 2027. Similar rate increases are being proposed nationwide, with insurers in 16 states seeking a median 14% premium rise for individual Healthcare.gov plans.
PIA Update for Members with BCBSM Insurance. Thursday, May 7, 2026 As has been widely reported, Michigan Medicine and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan are negotiating their contract that expires at the end of June. Without resolution, effective July 1, 2026, Michigan Medicine's southeast Michigan facilities and physicians will no longer accept commercial BCBS or BCN health insurance and therefore no longer be in-network providers. BCBS/BCN is currently mailing continuity of care and care transition letters to its patients. * Medicare: Physicians or subscribers with Medicare supplemental and advantage policies will not be impacted by the change * Individual Health: Members who have individual policies with BCBSM/BCN will continue to have the option to switch to another carrier during their 2027 open enrollment. Open enrollment is November 2026, for January 1, 2027, effective date. In the meantime, those insured can utilize their out-of-network benefits within their current BCBSM policy, or transfer care to a new physician or facility that remains in-network. With these extenuating circumstances, some insurance carriers are allowing open enrollment mid-cycle. * Group Health: Employers who currently have BCBSM/BCN group plans can change health insurance carriers at any time. PIA can provide proposals for Health Alliance Plan, Priority Health and UnitedHealthcare. Allow 30-45 days to review proposals and complete underwriting paperwork for July 1, 2026, effective date. BCBSM has developed an Employer Toolkit as a resource to help all its group customers and their employees understand what it means if Michigan Medicine leaves their network. The toolkit provides background on the contract negotiations, continuity of care, and additional services. If you have questions or would like additional information, please contact Angela Criswell, Director of Operations and Sales at 517-336-5734 or [email protected].
BCBS of Michigan to move 130 employees downtown, closing Cascade office. Published April 22, 2026 at 6:46 AM EDT Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan is announcing the closure of one of its West Michigan service centers as it moves those employees to its downtown Grand Rapids headquarters. "As part of our ongoing commitment to fostering vibrant, economic centers, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan will be relocating approximately 130 employees from our suburban Cascade Road office to our downtown Steketee's location." President of West Michigan and Upper Peninsula Blue Cross Blue Shield Joe Hune says BCBS' Cascade service center is an underutilized facility. The move will make their occupancy at the Steketee building at capacity with just over 400 workers. "So, we've certainly been on a very, very strong transformation process, and that's looking at our operations and trying to bring greater efficiency to our overall enterprise. That also includes real estate." Grand Rapids Mayor David LaGrand says he appreciates BCBS' continued investment and worker retention in the city. "I say all the time we need more housing downtown, but we only need more housing downtown if we have more jobs downtown, because that's the synergy, that's the magic, I think, of downtown neighborhoods of the future." BCBS has called the Steketee building home since 2004. Renovations begin in May, with employees moving in September. The Cascade service center will be put on the market in 2027.
Employer sues Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan for alleged ERISA violations.
The Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber's 2025 Business Recognition Breakfast Award Ceremony & Annual Meeting, presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Corewell Health, and Honor Credit Union is Friday, February 21st!