Software Engineer - Health Plan Systems

HealthPartners is currently hiring for multiple software engineers in support of our health plan systems. The Software Engineer - Health Plan Systems is part of a dedicated team of developers providing application design, development, testing and support for a Healthcare Claims application. The Claims platform is a complex, in-house grown Cache/IRIS/Mumps application, and is a critical application within the organization. We are seeking a curious individual who has a strong analysis, design, and development background in any language/technology (Ex: Java, Python, C++, C#, MUMPS, ObjectScript etc.) and has the aptitude and willingness to learn a new platform/technology.

The ideal candidate will grow into a technical lead/leadership role and will become a subject matter expert and owner of the application. The team is evolving the platform for the next generation of business changes and users. If you are looking for an exciting, challenging opportunity, and wish to work with experienced and talented individuals; and have a desire in enhancing and extending our current platform, then this is the right opportunity for you.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, Management Information Systems, or equivalent experience/training.
• 7+ years' experience in analysis and developing custom software applications in a collaborative environment that includes business experts and other software developers.
• Demonstrated desire and ability to grow into an owner role.
• Technical fluency in multiple programming languages and platforms (Ex: Java, .NET, Python, MUMPS, ObjectScript).
• Experience with relational/non-relational database technologies.
• Willingness and curiosity to learn a new programming language and proprietary development tool.
• Ability to build, develop and test in multiple languages and platforms.
• Willingness to be on-call on a rotating basis.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in the healthcare software industry, especially in the health insurance field.
• Experience with MUMPS/ObjectScript which is the primary coding language for our Cache database (candidates with experience in other programming languages will be considered).
• Experience with Web Services, SQL, Java, .Net and other technologies that will be used as we move our technologies forward.
• Experience with high volume, data intensive applications.
• Experience with data modelling.
• Experience with designing and building for cloud platforms, including leveraging micro services and containers.

Hours/Location:

• M-F; Days
• May work remotely but will prefer local/regional candidates for occasional onsite needs.
• Will be assigned to an on-call rotation, typically lasting one week, approximately four times per year.

Accountabilities:

• Assesses, designs, builds, and deploys software and new application functionality.
• Performs unit testing and directs and partners in system and end-user test planning and testing.
• Maintains testing environment and data requirements within the test environment.
• Analyzes functional and technical requirements for changes or enhancements and prepares system designs and specifications.
• Diagnoses system failures, corrects issues, and assess the issue in order to recommend actions to prevent re-occurrence of the problem.
• Defines technical specifications based on business requirements; consults with Business Partners regarding technical possibilities and limitations.
• Assists IS&T's Business Partners with clarifying and prioritizing service requests.
• Identifies the need for and recommends standard processes, procedures, and best practices.
• Provides training, professional support and mentoring to Application Developers and other Analysts.
• Supports 3rd party application software; interacts with vendors regarding problems, upgrade schedules, and software installations.
• Provides requested documentation and interviews with auditors and third party requestors.