Job description
We are hiring a Sr. Software Engineer to join our EDI Operations and Engineering team at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee!
In this role, you’ll support and modernize EDI , interoperability, and FHIR capabilities across batch and real-time processing while helping ensure underlying applications and servers remain reliable and secure. This is a great opportunity for an engineer who enjoys solving complex production challenges, improving systems through automation, and working across on-premises, OpenShift, and cloud environments. This role combines system administration, scripting, healthcare data expertise, DevOps automation, and is ideal for someone who enjoys building efficient systems and solving complex problems in a healthcare setting.
Ideal candidate for the role will have:
Experience supporting enterprise applications and Windows Server environments, combined with advanced SQL Server skills and hands-on scripting and automation experience
Solid understanding of the Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources (FHIR) standards and experience working with healthcare data and/or Electronic Data Interchange (EDI)
Ability to troubleshoot complex platform and data-processing issues, while proactively addressing system vulnerabilities and health
Hands-on experience with scripting languages, such as PowerShell and AIX Korn shell
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with Ansible Automation Platform, including playbooks, vaults, configuration management, and CI/CD integration
Working knowledge of Java and related technologies
Familiarity with Microsoft Azure, DevOps, OpenShift, REST, SOAP, and Web Services
Note:
This is a remote, work-from-home position, but the final round of interviews will take place on-site in our Chattanooga, TN office
This position participates in a regular on-call rotation
Sponsorship is not available for this role
Job Responsibilities
Formulates and defines system scope and objectives through research and fact-finding to design, develop, modify, or integrate complex information systems.
Devises or modifies application systems and procedures to optimize functional requirements including capacity, operating time, response time, and form of desired results.
Designs, codes, tests, debugs, and documents programs, subroutines, and scripts.
Develops and implements program/system test plans. Devises data verification methods and standard system procedures.
Responds to system failures and performance events by taking appropriate measures to reduce system downtime and eliminate recurrence of problems.
May conduct research on software and hardware products to justify recommendations and support management in budgeting and purchasing efforts.
Acts as expert technical resource to development staff in all phases of the development and implementation process.
Job Qualifications
Education
Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or equivalent work experience required. Equivalent years of experience are determined as one year of technical experience for every year of college requested.
Experience
1 year - Experience with information technology concepts, application development methodology, terminology, and standards required
5 years - Systems and programming experience required
1 year - Expert working knowledge of at least one programming language in use at BCBST.
Skills\Certifications
Proven skill with information technology in use at BCBST is required
Proven analysis, design, and coding skills, and demonstrated success in leading large and complex projects
Top level technical experience in one or more specialized areas of applications systems analysis and programming
Demonstrated ability to interpret and translate technical and/or or complex concepts into information meaningful to project team members and/or business personnel.
Be organized, reliable, and able to manage multiple tasks with exceptional work ethic.
Leadership skills
Must be able to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical co-workers
Number of Openings Available
1Worker Type:
EmployeeCompany:
BCBST BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Inc.Applying for this job indicates your acknowledgement and understanding of the following statements:
BCBST will recruit, hire, train and promote individuals in all job classifications without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin,citizenship, pregnancy, veteran status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Further information regarding BCBST's EEO Policies/Notices may be found by reviewing the following page:
BCBST's EEO Policies/Notices
BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee via-email, the Internet or any other method without a valid, written Direct Placement Agreement in place for this position from BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee HR/Talent Acquisition will not be considered. No fee will be paid in the event the applicant is hired by BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee as a result of the referral or through other means.
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Who can apply
Eligible countries: United States. Accepted UTC offsets: UTC-10, UTC-9, UTC-8, UTC-7, UTC-6, UTC-5, UTC+14. Review the full description for employer-specific work authorization, residency and schedule requirements.