Blue Shield of California
Application Developer, Consultant
Blue Shield of California, California, Missouri, United States, 65018
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Overview The IT Health Solutions Health Data Strategy team is responsible for delivering on various initiatives including the Digital Health Record and health data exchanges with vendor partners. The Full Stack Engineer will report to the IT Applications Sr. Manager over Health Data Strategy. In this role you will be deeply involved in the design, development, and deployment of secure, high-quality software solutions. You will focus on integrating security and automation throughout the software development lifecycle (SDLC), with an emphasis on writing clean, maintainable code and building infrastructure that supports CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and cloud-native delivery. You will implement and enforce DevSecOps best practices tailored for Azure, contribute to infrastructure as code, and work closely with developers, testers, and cloud engineers to ensure code is secure, scalable, and production-ready from day one. This role requires a hands-on engineer who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about code quality, automation, and secure cloud development.
Our leadership model is about developing great leaders at all levels and creating opportunities for our people to grow – personally, professionally, and financially. We are looking for leaders that are energized by creative and critical thinking, building and sustaining high-performing teams, getting results the right way, and fostering continuous learning.
Responsibilities
Design and develop user interfaces and application programs using technical specifications and design documents, with a focus on cloud-native solutions and modern frameworks.
Develop the most efficient and cost-effective implementation, leveraging reusable features where possible.
Drive operational excellence, including but not limited to Incident Management, process automation leveraging AI, and ensuring smooth deployments for your technology products/platform features.
Recommend and implement improvements to departmental processes to enhance agility and efficiency.
Enhance the reliability, scalability, and utilization of systems and applications through continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) practices.
Monitor and manage software configuration changes to anticipate and address data reliability and customer satisfaction issues, leveraging cloud monitoring tools and practices.
Coordinate sustaining support for multiple application platforms or business processes, ensuring seamless integration and operation in a cloud environment.
Possesses and applies a broad range of expertise of principles and practices for complex assignments and for leading team members.
Recommends and pursues improvements to processes to enhance application functionality and reliability.
Be self-directed, work with limited management direction and exercise considerable latitude in determining the technical objectives of the assignment.
Apply significant knowledge of IT and healthcare industry trends.
Facilitates training for team members and guides them as required.
Has strong communication skills and can speak to all levels within the organization.
Has overall technical responsibility for the applications/interfaces/processes within their domain.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, or a related field (or equivalent experience), with a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in enterprise application support and cloud-based solution delivery.
Proven hands-on experience in the design, coding, integration, and deployment of applications on Microsoft Windows and/or Linux Server platforms, including strong knowledge of N & N-1 operating systems, Remote Desktop Services, and server technologies.
Skilled in modern front-end frameworks such as React and/or Vue, with proven experience in component-based architecture and state management (e.g., Redux, Pinia).
Solid experience with JavaScript, along with CSS responsive design practices.
Strong scripting and automation skills using tools such as PowerShell, ANT, Jython, Python, InstallShield, and SCCM, with experience in automating builds, deployments, and configurations.
Expertise in supporting applications built on COM+, DCOM, .NET (2.0+), and Java, hosted across Windows and Linux environments.
Familiarity with networking and security protocols including TCP/IP, HTTP, SSL, DNS, LDAP, Active Directory, XML, IIS, authentication protocols, SSH, and SFTP.
Solid SQL/PL-SQL knowledge and strong experience with API development and integrations using Java and other tools.
Proficiency in Unix command-line operations, including directory navigation, file manipulation, and shell scripting, along with utilities like awk, sed, and Perl.
Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines (e.g. Bitbucket Pipelines, GitHub Actions) and Infrastructure as Code tools like Ansible to automate cloud deployments.
Working knowledge of deploying and managing applications using containerization (Docker) in cloud environments like Azure, AWS, or GCP.
Familiarity with Agile methodologies, service-oriented architecture, and enterprise cloud integration, preferably with experience in Microsoft Azure and virtualization platforms such as Citrix.
Demonstrated ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders, vendors, and cross-functional teams, with excellent verbal and written communication skills to translate and execute technical deliverables.
Preferred experience in the healthcare industry and working knowledge of Epic software.
Strong process orientation with the ability to follow and improve procedures for critical maintenance and operational tasks.
About The Team Stellarus, launched in January 2025, is designed to scale innovative healthcare solutions that support customers in creating a health care experience deserving of their family, friends, and neighbors. Stellarus is part of a family of organizations overseen by a nonprofit corporate entity named Ascendiun, which also includes Blue Shield of California and its subsidiary, Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan and Altais, a clinical services company. Stellarus’ vision is to empower its customers to create a healthcare experience worthy of their family and community. Our mission is to offer innovative, modern, scalable solutions that challenge the health care status quo and align with Blue Shield of California’s vision to improve quality, affordability, and experience for members.
We foster an environment where all employees can thrive and contribute fully to address the needs of the communities we serve. We are committed to a supportive workplace that upholds our values and advances our goals.
values and Workplace Model Our values are agility, trust, drive, courage and service. Our workplace model balances purposeful in-person collaboration with flexibility, including a hybrid approach and on-site options where applicable. We aim to create spaces where our people can connect with purpose, whether in the office or remotely.
Hybrid (Default): Work from a business unit-approved office at least two times per month (below Director level) or once per week (Director level and above). Exceptions apply for member-facing and approved out-of-state roles.
Employees living more than 50 miles from their assigned offices should plan for periodic office visits with their managers.
People with medical conditions may receive reasonable accommodations to support success and well-being.
On-Site: Work from a business unit-approved office four or more days a week.
Physical Requirements Office environment – sedentary to light activity; based in our offices with option to work from home. Please click here for further physical requirement detail.
Equal Employment Opportunity External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in compliance with Federal, State and local laws, including the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability status and any other classification protected by law.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
Insurance
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Application Developer, Consultant
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Blue Shield of California
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Overview The IT Health Solutions Health Data Strategy team is responsible for delivering on various initiatives including the Digital Health Record and health data exchanges with vendor partners. The Full Stack Engineer will report to the IT Applications Sr. Manager over Health Data Strategy. In this role you will be deeply involved in the design, development, and deployment of secure, high-quality software solutions. You will focus on integrating security and automation throughout the software development lifecycle (SDLC), with an emphasis on writing clean, maintainable code and building infrastructure that supports CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and cloud-native delivery. You will implement and enforce DevSecOps best practices tailored for Azure, contribute to infrastructure as code, and work closely with developers, testers, and cloud engineers to ensure code is secure, scalable, and production-ready from day one. This role requires a hands-on engineer who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about code quality, automation, and secure cloud development.
Our leadership model is about developing great leaders at all levels and creating opportunities for our people to grow – personally, professionally, and financially. We are looking for leaders that are energized by creative and critical thinking, building and sustaining high-performing teams, getting results the right way, and fostering continuous learning.
Responsibilities
Design and develop user interfaces and application programs using technical specifications and design documents, with a focus on cloud-native solutions and modern frameworks.
Develop the most efficient and cost-effective implementation, leveraging reusable features where possible.
Drive operational excellence, including but not limited to Incident Management, process automation leveraging AI, and ensuring smooth deployments for your technology products/platform features.
Recommend and implement improvements to departmental processes to enhance agility and efficiency.
Enhance the reliability, scalability, and utilization of systems and applications through continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) practices.
Monitor and manage software configuration changes to anticipate and address data reliability and customer satisfaction issues, leveraging cloud monitoring tools and practices.
Coordinate sustaining support for multiple application platforms or business processes, ensuring seamless integration and operation in a cloud environment.
Possesses and applies a broad range of expertise of principles and practices for complex assignments and for leading team members.
Recommends and pursues improvements to processes to enhance application functionality and reliability.
Be self-directed, work with limited management direction and exercise considerable latitude in determining the technical objectives of the assignment.
Apply significant knowledge of IT and healthcare industry trends.
Facilitates training for team members and guides them as required.
Has strong communication skills and can speak to all levels within the organization.
Has overall technical responsibility for the applications/interfaces/processes within their domain.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, or a related field (or equivalent experience), with a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in enterprise application support and cloud-based solution delivery.
Proven hands-on experience in the design, coding, integration, and deployment of applications on Microsoft Windows and/or Linux Server platforms, including strong knowledge of N & N-1 operating systems, Remote Desktop Services, and server technologies.
Skilled in modern front-end frameworks such as React and/or Vue, with proven experience in component-based architecture and state management (e.g., Redux, Pinia).
Solid experience with JavaScript, along with CSS responsive design practices.
Strong scripting and automation skills using tools such as PowerShell, ANT, Jython, Python, InstallShield, and SCCM, with experience in automating builds, deployments, and configurations.
Expertise in supporting applications built on COM+, DCOM, .NET (2.0+), and Java, hosted across Windows and Linux environments.
Familiarity with networking and security protocols including TCP/IP, HTTP, SSL, DNS, LDAP, Active Directory, XML, IIS, authentication protocols, SSH, and SFTP.
Solid SQL/PL-SQL knowledge and strong experience with API development and integrations using Java and other tools.
Proficiency in Unix command-line operations, including directory navigation, file manipulation, and shell scripting, along with utilities like awk, sed, and Perl.
Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines (e.g. Bitbucket Pipelines, GitHub Actions) and Infrastructure as Code tools like Ansible to automate cloud deployments.
Working knowledge of deploying and managing applications using containerization (Docker) in cloud environments like Azure, AWS, or GCP.
Familiarity with Agile methodologies, service-oriented architecture, and enterprise cloud integration, preferably with experience in Microsoft Azure and virtualization platforms such as Citrix.
Demonstrated ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders, vendors, and cross-functional teams, with excellent verbal and written communication skills to translate and execute technical deliverables.
Preferred experience in the healthcare industry and working knowledge of Epic software.
Strong process orientation with the ability to follow and improve procedures for critical maintenance and operational tasks.
About The Team Stellarus, launched in January 2025, is designed to scale innovative healthcare solutions that support customers in creating a health care experience deserving of their family, friends, and neighbors. Stellarus is part of a family of organizations overseen by a nonprofit corporate entity named Ascendiun, which also includes Blue Shield of California and its subsidiary, Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan and Altais, a clinical services company. Stellarus’ vision is to empower its customers to create a healthcare experience worthy of their family and community. Our mission is to offer innovative, modern, scalable solutions that challenge the health care status quo and align with Blue Shield of California’s vision to improve quality, affordability, and experience for members.
We foster an environment where all employees can thrive and contribute fully to address the needs of the communities we serve. We are committed to a supportive workplace that upholds our values and advances our goals.
values and Workplace Model Our values are agility, trust, drive, courage and service. Our workplace model balances purposeful in-person collaboration with flexibility, including a hybrid approach and on-site options where applicable. We aim to create spaces where our people can connect with purpose, whether in the office or remotely.
Hybrid (Default): Work from a business unit-approved office at least two times per month (below Director level) or once per week (Director level and above). Exceptions apply for member-facing and approved out-of-state roles.
Employees living more than 50 miles from their assigned offices should plan for periodic office visits with their managers.
People with medical conditions may receive reasonable accommodations to support success and well-being.
On-Site: Work from a business unit-approved office four or more days a week.
Physical Requirements Office environment – sedentary to light activity; based in our offices with option to work from home. Please click here for further physical requirement detail.
Equal Employment Opportunity External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in compliance with Federal, State and local laws, including the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability status and any other classification protected by law.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
Insurance
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Blue Shield of California. Get notified about new Application Developer jobs in California, United States.
San Francisco, CA $150,000.00-$230,000.00
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