Full-Time

Business Application Developer Adv

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

10,001+ employees

Nonprofit mutual insurer administering health benefits

No salary listed

Detroit, MI, USA + 2 more

More locations: Grand Rapids, MI, USA | East Lansing, MI, USA

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Category
Software Engineering (1)
Required Skills
SQL
Requirements
  • Three (3) years of advanced programming techniques and application design.
  • Experience in systems design and have a solid understanding of development, database development, testing, and integration methodologies.
  • Analytical and systems thinking.
  • Accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently, or within a team environment.
  • Other related skills and/or abilities may be required to perform this job.
Responsibilities
  • Provide support to all phases of the application development process to include business analysis, application, architecture, design, development, integration and delivery for those business applications that support the administrative or operational functions of the company or the business applications needed to serve customers effectively. Provide business application maintenance and support.
  • Work closely with clients, business analysts and team members on moderately complex to complex programming projects. Define business processes and gather project requirements. Write software code, test, debug, and document and maintain computer applications. Identify coding errors through informal and formal testing methods. Ensure application integrity by applying SDLC concepts.
  • Provide ongoing maintenance of applications.
  • Document functions and changes to new or modified modules and test activities/results.
  • Identify technical requirements, as needed. Create technical design specifications and assist in sizing technical requirements, as needed.
  • Participate in project planning processes, as needed.
  • Support identification of sources of data feeds and interfaces, as needed.
  • Design new reports and interfaces using advance queries and software solutions. Maintain existing reports and process automation tools.
  • Adhere to standards and procedures. Review modules for quality assurance.
  • 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.
  • Evaluate new application packages and tools and perform research on best practices and provide recommendations for solutions, as needed.
  • Provide technical coaching and mentoring to less-experienced team members.
  • Other duties may be assigned.
Desired Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in related field preferred.
  • Project management experience preferred.
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

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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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What believers are saying

  • Tricia Keith assumes CEO role January 1, 2025, driving operational efficiencies.
  • Relocates 130 employees to downtown Grand Rapids September 2026, optimizing real estate.
  • Emphasizes affordability, aligning with community health initiatives amid rising costs.

What critics are saying

  • New antitrust lawsuit over 'phantom tax' fees on self-funded plans triggers DOJ scrutiny.
  • Historical MFN clauses led to $30 million Shane Group settlement in 2019.
  • Cascade office closure raises real estate costs, pressuring $40.6 billion revenues.

What makes Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan unique

  • BCBSM dominates Michigan with over 60% commercial insurance market share.
  • Offers diversified group plans, private exchange, life, and disability insurance.
  • Nonprofit mutual structure administers benefits for 4.3 million members nationwide.

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