CareFirst
Lead Software Engineer,(Hybrid)
CareFirst, Owings Mills, Maryland, United States, 21117
CareFirst Lead Software Engineer (Hybrid) - Owings Mills, Maryland
Performs complex analysis, design, development, automated unit and integration testing, and debugging of computer software ranging from operating system architecture integration and software design to selection of computer systems, language, and/or equipment. Designs, codes, tests, develops, and documents application programs for computer systems. Works with end-users and project stakeholders to define system scope and objectives. Manages modifications to and maintenance of operational programs and procedures. Leads stakeholder and product owner meetings to define software requirements and creates highly complex systems. Acts as a mentor to junior engineers. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Lead a team of software engineers in the design, development, and implementation of multiple applications. Perform and lead the detail technical design, coding, code review, and testing of new applications and enhancements of existing applications. Serve as a subject matter expert for specified systems and their subsequent applications. Develop and/or analyze interface design documentation. Comply with hardware and software systems standards and procedures. Deliver large systems for tens of thousands of users. Ensure compliance to the dev/sec/ops practices and policies. Understand architectural practices and design. Identify gaps in requirements and solve problems for the supporting staff. Lead the evaluation of risk and opportunity impacts to existing or proposed projects/programs and implement risk mitigation actions. Develop ways to improve performance and increase system availability. Provide recommendations to infuse new technology. Compile, assess, and report data results from software testing and analysis. Support the Project Manager as the technical team lead on the project. Estimate the technical costs of projects for clients and project managers. Confer with clients to identify requirements and determine desired outcomes to formulate the design of the system or offer alternatives. Demonstrate experience with front-end and back-end programming and integration frameworks and tools. Assist in the estimation of development of application features. Lead software design and development teams. Identify, analyze, define, and coordinate user, customer, and stakeholder needs and translate them into technical requirements. Manage technical resources (hardware, software, licenses, and services). Plan and lead transformation initiatives to new software architectures. Extend open-source libraries and systems as necessary to meet the needs of the team. Play a crucial role in product scoping and roadmap/architecture discussions. Continually evaluate emerging technologies to identify opportunities, trends, and best practices. Ensure code quality, deployment standards, and practices. Mentor junior developers. QUALIFICATIONS: Education Level:
Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology or Computer Science, OR in lieu of a Bachelor's degree, an additional 4 years of relevant work experience is required in addition to the required work experience. Experience:
8 years in software design and development, software test and evaluation, software requirements management. Experience developing 12-factor microservices while utilizing Continuous Integration, Build, and Delivery with Spring, Spring Boot, Spring Cloud. Experience with Spring related technologies such as
Spring Core, Spring Boot, Spring MVC, and Spring Integration.
Experience in developing REST and SOAP APIs. Experience in designing and implementing container technologies like Docker, Kubernetes. Competency in writing basic SQL queries. Oracle, Postgres experience and experience in NoSQL like Cassandra. Experience utilizing platform and infrastructure-as-a-service technologies AWS, Azure cloud and their corresponding services. Experience with Log Management Platforms like AWS ELK stack, Splunk. Experience in writing automation scripts using Postman & Collection for API/Microservices testing. Experience in writing automation scripts test suites using Cucumber, TestNG, Rest Assured. Hands-on experience with JSON, XML data formats. Experience with iterative and incremental development on product-focused teams practicing code reviews. Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to effectively communicate and translate feedback, needs, and solutions. Ability to lead in an Agile environment. Experience in production support that has high visibility/SLAs. Strong teamwork focus and the ability to foster collaboration within and across teams. Creative problem-solving skills that deliver elegant solutions to complex issues. Preferred Qualifications: Experience with Git workflow of release management and Project Tracking Systems (e.g., Bitbucket, Jira). Proficiency in Swagger Specification Knowledge and experience with designing APIs based on Domain/Entity driven models. Working Experience with Tanzu Kubernetes (TKGI) platform, Istio, and Containers. Experience with OAuth Security patterns and Implementations. Experience working in Apache Kafka/Confluent platform including Kafka consumer, Kafka Streams. Experience working with Spring Batch and scheduler/task. Experience with API proxy platforms like Apigee. Experience with Kibana and Splunk Dashboarding. Working with Maven and Jenkins, SonarQube, Artifactory. Proficiency in Microservices multi-threading, Concurrency, and parallel processing. Experience working in UNIX environment and writing Shell scripts. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs): Works closely with Architects, Product Owners, Scrum Masters, and Value Stream Managers to provide insight into delivering business value and meeting objectives. Decomposes functional and technical requirements into project activities and tasks and provides conceptual design, prototype, and test cycles appropriate to a chosen technical solution. Identifies technical risks and develops mitigation strategies; introduces and recommends industry best practices and standards for the project. Evaluates and assists in the selection and procurement of hardware and software technologies and serves as a mentor for junior developers. Works with stakeholders as well as technical and analytical counterparts to define constraints and develop requirements and concept of operations documentation. Knowledge of cloud technologies (e.g. AWS, Azure). Knowledge of database technologies (e.g. cloud, SQL, Oracle, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, etc.). Fundamental knowledge of software engineering best practices, agile methodologies, CI/CD pipelines. Knowledge of test-first practices including Test-Driven Development (TDD) for unit tests and Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) for automated acceptance tests. Strong experience with Deployment/Continuous Integration/Continuous Testing/Continuous Delivery processes and tools and have expertise in CI/CD tools and framework. Experience with deploying a global application and configuration management. Reviewing the work of other developers and providing feedback. Ability to communicate technical requirements to all levels of expertise. Proficient in establishing and maintaining good working relationships. Knowledge and understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC). Proficient with integrating complex and/or existing systems. Excellent communication skills both written and verbal. Must be able to meet established deadlines and handle multiple customer service demands from internal and external customers, within set expectations for service excellence. Must be able to effectively communicate and provide positive customer service to every internal and external customer, including customers who may be demanding or otherwise challenging. Salary Range:
$109,368 - $217,217 Salary Range Disclaimer:
The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the work is being performed. This compensation range is specific and considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, internal peer equity, and market and business consideration. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at the top of the range, as compensation decisions depend on each case's facts and circumstances, including but not limited to experience, internal equity, and location. In addition to your compensation, CareFirst offers a comprehensive benefits package, various incentive programs/plans, and 401k contribution programs/plans (all benefits/incentives are subject to eligibility requirements). Department:
Market Facing Mobile Development CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Where To Apply:
Please visit our website to apply: www.carefirst.com/careers Federal Disc/Physical Demand:
Note: The incumbent is required to immediately disclose any debarment, exclusion, or other event that makes him/her ineligible to perform work directly or indirectly on health care programs. PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The associate is primarily seated while performing the duties of the position. Occasional walking or standing is required. The hands are regularly used to write, type, key and handle or feel small controls and objects. The associate must frequently talk and hear. Weights up to 25 pounds are occasionally lifted. Sponsorship in US:
Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without Sponsorship.
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Performs complex analysis, design, development, automated unit and integration testing, and debugging of computer software ranging from operating system architecture integration and software design to selection of computer systems, language, and/or equipment. Designs, codes, tests, develops, and documents application programs for computer systems. Works with end-users and project stakeholders to define system scope and objectives. Manages modifications to and maintenance of operational programs and procedures. Leads stakeholder and product owner meetings to define software requirements and creates highly complex systems. Acts as a mentor to junior engineers. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Lead a team of software engineers in the design, development, and implementation of multiple applications. Perform and lead the detail technical design, coding, code review, and testing of new applications and enhancements of existing applications. Serve as a subject matter expert for specified systems and their subsequent applications. Develop and/or analyze interface design documentation. Comply with hardware and software systems standards and procedures. Deliver large systems for tens of thousands of users. Ensure compliance to the dev/sec/ops practices and policies. Understand architectural practices and design. Identify gaps in requirements and solve problems for the supporting staff. Lead the evaluation of risk and opportunity impacts to existing or proposed projects/programs and implement risk mitigation actions. Develop ways to improve performance and increase system availability. Provide recommendations to infuse new technology. Compile, assess, and report data results from software testing and analysis. Support the Project Manager as the technical team lead on the project. Estimate the technical costs of projects for clients and project managers. Confer with clients to identify requirements and determine desired outcomes to formulate the design of the system or offer alternatives. Demonstrate experience with front-end and back-end programming and integration frameworks and tools. Assist in the estimation of development of application features. Lead software design and development teams. Identify, analyze, define, and coordinate user, customer, and stakeholder needs and translate them into technical requirements. Manage technical resources (hardware, software, licenses, and services). Plan and lead transformation initiatives to new software architectures. Extend open-source libraries and systems as necessary to meet the needs of the team. Play a crucial role in product scoping and roadmap/architecture discussions. Continually evaluate emerging technologies to identify opportunities, trends, and best practices. Ensure code quality, deployment standards, and practices. Mentor junior developers. QUALIFICATIONS: Education Level:
Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology or Computer Science, OR in lieu of a Bachelor's degree, an additional 4 years of relevant work experience is required in addition to the required work experience. Experience:
8 years in software design and development, software test and evaluation, software requirements management. Experience developing 12-factor microservices while utilizing Continuous Integration, Build, and Delivery with Spring, Spring Boot, Spring Cloud. Experience with Spring related technologies such as
Spring Core, Spring Boot, Spring MVC, and Spring Integration.
Experience in developing REST and SOAP APIs. Experience in designing and implementing container technologies like Docker, Kubernetes. Competency in writing basic SQL queries. Oracle, Postgres experience and experience in NoSQL like Cassandra. Experience utilizing platform and infrastructure-as-a-service technologies AWS, Azure cloud and their corresponding services. Experience with Log Management Platforms like AWS ELK stack, Splunk. Experience in writing automation scripts using Postman & Collection for API/Microservices testing. Experience in writing automation scripts test suites using Cucumber, TestNG, Rest Assured. Hands-on experience with JSON, XML data formats. Experience with iterative and incremental development on product-focused teams practicing code reviews. Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to effectively communicate and translate feedback, needs, and solutions. Ability to lead in an Agile environment. Experience in production support that has high visibility/SLAs. Strong teamwork focus and the ability to foster collaboration within and across teams. Creative problem-solving skills that deliver elegant solutions to complex issues. Preferred Qualifications: Experience with Git workflow of release management and Project Tracking Systems (e.g., Bitbucket, Jira). Proficiency in Swagger Specification Knowledge and experience with designing APIs based on Domain/Entity driven models. Working Experience with Tanzu Kubernetes (TKGI) platform, Istio, and Containers. Experience with OAuth Security patterns and Implementations. Experience working in Apache Kafka/Confluent platform including Kafka consumer, Kafka Streams. Experience working with Spring Batch and scheduler/task. Experience with API proxy platforms like Apigee. Experience with Kibana and Splunk Dashboarding. Working with Maven and Jenkins, SonarQube, Artifactory. Proficiency in Microservices multi-threading, Concurrency, and parallel processing. Experience working in UNIX environment and writing Shell scripts. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs): Works closely with Architects, Product Owners, Scrum Masters, and Value Stream Managers to provide insight into delivering business value and meeting objectives. Decomposes functional and technical requirements into project activities and tasks and provides conceptual design, prototype, and test cycles appropriate to a chosen technical solution. Identifies technical risks and develops mitigation strategies; introduces and recommends industry best practices and standards for the project. Evaluates and assists in the selection and procurement of hardware and software technologies and serves as a mentor for junior developers. Works with stakeholders as well as technical and analytical counterparts to define constraints and develop requirements and concept of operations documentation. Knowledge of cloud technologies (e.g. AWS, Azure). Knowledge of database technologies (e.g. cloud, SQL, Oracle, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, etc.). Fundamental knowledge of software engineering best practices, agile methodologies, CI/CD pipelines. Knowledge of test-first practices including Test-Driven Development (TDD) for unit tests and Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) for automated acceptance tests. Strong experience with Deployment/Continuous Integration/Continuous Testing/Continuous Delivery processes and tools and have expertise in CI/CD tools and framework. Experience with deploying a global application and configuration management. Reviewing the work of other developers and providing feedback. Ability to communicate technical requirements to all levels of expertise. Proficient in establishing and maintaining good working relationships. Knowledge and understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC). Proficient with integrating complex and/or existing systems. Excellent communication skills both written and verbal. Must be able to meet established deadlines and handle multiple customer service demands from internal and external customers, within set expectations for service excellence. Must be able to effectively communicate and provide positive customer service to every internal and external customer, including customers who may be demanding or otherwise challenging. Salary Range:
$109,368 - $217,217 Salary Range Disclaimer:
The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the work is being performed. This compensation range is specific and considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, internal peer equity, and market and business consideration. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at the top of the range, as compensation decisions depend on each case's facts and circumstances, including but not limited to experience, internal equity, and location. In addition to your compensation, CareFirst offers a comprehensive benefits package, various incentive programs/plans, and 401k contribution programs/plans (all benefits/incentives are subject to eligibility requirements). Department:
Market Facing Mobile Development CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Where To Apply:
Please visit our website to apply: www.carefirst.com/careers Federal Disc/Physical Demand:
Note: The incumbent is required to immediately disclose any debarment, exclusion, or other event that makes him/her ineligible to perform work directly or indirectly on health care programs. PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The associate is primarily seated while performing the duties of the position. Occasional walking or standing is required. The hands are regularly used to write, type, key and handle or feel small controls and objects. The associate must frequently talk and hear. Weights up to 25 pounds are occasionally lifted. Sponsorship in US:
Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without Sponsorship.
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