Hybrid Application Developer I

at NJM Insurance Group

• Job title: Application Developer I
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: $97,800 - $133,455 per year
• Degree requirement: High School Diploma
• Tech skills: Java, SDLC, SQL, .NET
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Newark, United States

About the role

• Senior Application Developer responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining complex applications at Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield. Leading technical teams and mentoring junior developers in a hybrid environment.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining complex applications with interdependencies.
• Independently review complex business requirement documents/user stories and translate into technical specifications/user stories.
• Independently work from technical specifications to develop, modify and maintain complex software products, including unit and system testing.
• Follows, enforces, and mentors team on Horizon’s standardized code development, deployment, security protocols/standards and SDLC practices (e.g. Agile, Waterfall, Kanban).
• Analyze and troubleshoot complex problems and make recommendations for remediation.
• Perform production support as required, including but not limited to performing production support service requests and routine maintenance and support activities.
• Provide status updates to team lead on all development, testing and training deliverables.
• Leads cross functional teams in technical capacity.
• Leads design/code reviews, architecture discussions, and infrastructure reviews.
• Provides guidance and training to junior staff on Horizon processes.
• Interact with external vendors and/or internal customers.
• Assist in monitoring project schedules and cost.
• Perform production support or deployment/checkout for applications during off-hours as needed.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED required
• Bachelor's degree preferred or relevant experience in lieu of degree
• 5+ years of relevant work experience (preferred) or 12 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree
• Strong technical skills in Microsoft .NET and Java
• Deep understanding of Object-Oriented programming concepts
• Ability to mentor and guide a development team
• Requires working knowledge of software development life cycle methodology (e.g. Agile, Waterfall, Kanban)
• Requires working knowledge of object-oriented languages
• Requires knowledge of markup languages
• Requires knowledge of relational database management systems
• Demonstrates understanding of core business functions
• Demonstrates ability to apply structure to a loosely defined problem
• Requires strong interpersonal skills including the ability to collaborate with teams and break down complex technical information into simple language for non-technical personnel
• Requires advanced proficiency in application programming and proficiency in SQL
• Requires excellent oral and written communication skills
• Requires fundamental critical thinking and problem-solving skill with attention to detail
• Requires ability to quickly adapt and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Requires strong organizational and time management skills and ability to work independently without supervision
• Requires ability to handle multiple tasks while also supporting others.
• Requires experience with MS Office tools including Visio.
• Prefers experience with Jira/Confluence
• Requires ability to lead globally distributed team

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits (Medical/Dental/Vision)
• Retirement Plans
• Generous PTO
• Incentive Plans
• Wellness Programs
• Paid Volunteer Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement