Lead Software Engineer
Company: Highmark Health
Location: Jackson
Posted on: May 28, 2023
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Job Description:
Company :
Highmark Health
Job Description :
JOB SUMMARY
The job is an integral member of an agile software engineer team
responsible for building scalable software applications across all
digital channels to serve our customers. The position will be
responsible for taking an enterprise-wide, architectural view of
the solutions and the technical execution of products using the
technical stack that best meets the needs of the platform. The
position, and team, will be involved in every aspect at part of the
software application build process from idea generation, business
analysis, technical design and software development using the
latest technologies and design patterns. A lead engineer will take
a leadership role with other development individuals (engineers,
application developers, etc.) to drive and develop products meeting
the needs of our clients and product roadmaps.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
The job is responsible for designing and creating engineering
specifications for software applications and programs.
Responsible for designing & writing code that adheres to coding
standards. Performs code reviews.
Responsible for idea generation, exploring and implementing
appropriate technical solutions to achieve the required product
features, as well as monitoring technical process against project
plan while safeguarding functionality, scalability and
performance.
A part of an agile work team and responsible for participating in
all scrum ceremonies, assisting in sprint planning and completing
required sprints in the development through final execution of
software applications/programs. Communicates any issues/blockers to
the Scrum Master in a timely manner.
Drives story creation (i.e. DoD, Acceptance Criteria, estimation).
Creates Tasks for their stories in applicable software (ex: RTC or
Jira), and updates status and assignment accordingly
Work with principal engineers to design & implement complex
technical solutions
Mentor other software engineers as needed
Other duties as assigned or requested.
EDUCATION
Required
Preferred
EXPERIENCE
Required
To Include
5 years in at least two modern programming languages (Java, Python,
JavaScript, ACE, IIB/ITX, Informatica preferred), and experience
with at least three of the following: React, Angular v4+, NodeJS,
NoSQL databases, HTML5, CSS, Google Cloud Platform or Amazon Web
Services.
5 years of understanding of web services technologies such as REST,
HTTPS, JSON
5 years with two or more general purpose programming languages
including but not limited to: Java, Python (Django/Flask), C/C++,
C#, Objective C, JavaScript, or Go
5 years of defining system architectures and exploring technical
feasibility trade-offs for optimizing short term execution while
planning for long term technical capabilities, and ability to
produce code that is fault-tolerant, efficient, and
maintainable
Preferred
7 years of working with a variety of technology systems, designing
solutions or developing applications in healthcare
Can oversee developing new applications and migrating existing
applications to cloud and utilize cloud technologies
Working knowledge of Google Cloud Platform
To Include
5 years of translating design mock-ups, prototypes and user stories
into working applications
3 years of working with Machine Learning esp. in Natural Language
Understanding, Machine Translation, Deep Neural Networks and
related fields
LICENSES or CERTIFICATIONS
Required
Preferred
SKILLS
Demonstrated ability to achieve stretch goals in a highly
innovative and fast paced environment
Have experience working with agile methodology of scrum
Ability to speak and write English fluently and idiomatically
Interest and ability to learn other programming languages as
needed
Knowledge of professional software engineering practices & best
practices for the full software development life cycle, including
coding standards, unit testing, code reviews, source control
management, build processes, testing, and operations
Strong track record in designing and implementing large scale
consumer facing applications
Strong sense of ownership, urgency, and drive
Demonstrated passion for user experience and improving
usability
Experience and willingness to mentor junior engineers and help
develop their skills and leadership
Languages (Other than English)
None
Travel Required
0% - 25%
PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND WORKING CONDITIONS
Position Type
Office Based
Teaches / trains others regularly
Rarely
Travel regularly from the office to various work sites or from
site-to-site
Occasionally
Works primarily out-of-the office selling products/services (sales
employees)
Never
Physical work site required
Yes
Lifting: up to 10 pounds
Constantly
Lifting: 10 to 25 pounds
Rarely
Lifting: 25 to 50 pounds
Never
Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the
general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work
performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a
comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and
qualifications required of employees to do this job.
Compliance Requirement: This position adheres to the ethical and
legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the
code of business conduct and company policies.
As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access
to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential
customer information that must be protected at all times. In
connection with this, all employees must comply with both the
Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as
described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies
and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established
within the Company's Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and
Information Security Policy.
Furthermore, it is every employee's responsibility to comply with
the company's Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not
limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules,
and regulations as well as company policies and training
requirements.
Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against
qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans
or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination
against all individuals based on their race, color, age, religion,
sex, national origin, sexual orientation/gender identity or any
other category protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
Highmark Health and its affiliates take affirmative action to
employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to
race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, sexual
orientation/gender identity, protected veteran status or
disability.
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Req ID: J227467
Keywords: Highmark Health, Jackson , Lead Software Engineer, IT / Software / Systems , Jackson, Mississippi
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