Software Development Engineer II

Workforce Classification:

Hybrid

 

Join Our Team: Do Meaningful Work and Improve People’s Lives 

Our purpose, to improve customers’ lives by making healthcare work better, is far from ordinary. And so are our employees. Working at Premera means you have the opportunity to drive real change by transforming healthcare.

Premera is committed to being a workplace where people feel empowered to grow, innovate, and lead with purpose. By investing in our employees and fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous development, we’re able to better serve our customers. It’s this commitment that has earned us recognition as one of the best companies to work for. Learn more about our recent awards and recognitions as a greatest workplace.

Learn how Premera supports our members, customers and the communities that we serve through our Healthsource blog:  https://healthsource.premera.com/.

About the role of Software Development Engineer II

At Premera, we work hard to improve our customer’s lives by making health care work better. As part of the Corporate Services and Digital Automation Engineering team, you will help transform how Premera delivers healthcare operations by building innovative workflow automation solutions that improve employee productivity, enhance customer experiences, and streamline complex business processes.

As a Software Development Engineer II - Appian Developer, you will be creating solutions for Premera’s business process automation needs.  You will fit well into this role if you have experience with Appian and similar platforms.

We are looking for a team player who is a keen learner and can quickly adapt to everchanging technologies to meet our customer’s needs. If you are passionate about making a change in Premera’s digital workspace, come join us; we are excited to have you. 

What you’ll do:

• Work with the product and business teams to build business process automation solutions for Premera on platforms like Appian and Microsoft Power Platforms.
• Work with a system improvement mindset. Provide technical advice to the team as and when needed.
• Produce appropriate documentation to support evidence of completion of enhancement and production support activities.
• Participate in educational opportunities to build new skillset; have a learning mindset.

What you’ll bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or information systems. (Required)
• One (1) year of software development experience, knowledge of software development lifecycle, and skills to utilize one or more programming languages. (Required)

• Exposure to cloud solutions. (Preferred)
• Experience in healthcare industry or a highly regulated environment.  (Preferred)
• Technical knowledge and experience with specific technical tools used at Premera (i.e. Facets) or required for open position.  (Preferred)
• Experience working in Appian
• Previous experience in an Agile environment. (Preferred)
• Exposure to API and service-based technologies.  (Preferred)
• Experience using and creating automated test tools. (Preferred)

• Demonstrated ability to use technology to solve business problems.
• Proficient application of systems coding and development tools, techniques, and practices.  
• Demonstrated ability to work well in a team environment demonstrating ability to collaboratively solve business problems.
• Desire and ability to continually improve technical skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills and effective listening skills.   
• Demonstrates professional behavior.
• Ability to analyze variety of situations effectively.  Able to make decisions based on policies and guidelines. Demonstrated ability to apply logic and reasoning skills.

Premera total rewards

Our comprehensive total rewards package provides support, resources, and opportunities to help employees thrive and grow. Our total rewards are more than a collection of perks, they're a reflection of our commitment to your health and well-being. We offer a broad array of rewards including physical, financial, emotional, and community benefits, including:

• Medical, vision, and dental coverage with low employee premiums.

• Voluntary benefit offerings, including pet insurance for paw parents.

• Life and disability insurance.

• Retirement programs, including a 401K employer match and, believe it or not, a pension plan that is vested after 3 years of service.

• Wellness incentives with a wide range of mental well-being resources for you and your dependents, including counseling services, stress management programs, and mindfulness programs, just to name a few.

• Generous paid time off to reenergize.

• Looking for continuing education? We have tuition assistance for both undergraduate and graduate degrees.

• Employee recognition program to celebrate anniversaries, team accomplishments, and more.

For our hybrid employees, our on-campus model provides flexibility to create your own routine with access to on-site resources, networking opportunities, and team engagement.

• Commuter perks make your trip to work less impactful on the environment and your wallet.

• Free convenient on-site parking.

• Subsidized on-campus cafes make lunchtime connections with colleagues fun and affordable.

• Participate in engaging on-site activities such as health and wellness events, coffee connects, disaster preparedness fairs and more.

• Our complementary fitness & well-being center offers both in-person and virtual workouts and nutritional counseling.

• Need a brain break? Challenge someone to a game of shuffleboard or ping pong while on campus.

Equal employment opportunity/affirmative action:

Premera is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Premera seeks to attract and retain the most qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, gender or gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

If you need an accommodation to apply online for positions at Premera, please contact Premera Human Resources via email at careers@premera.com or via phone at 425-918-4785.

The pay for this role will vary based on a range of factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographic location, market conditions, and specific skills and experience.

The salary range for this role is posted below; we generally target up to and around the midpoint of the range.

National Plus Salary Range:

$92,400.00 - $157,100.00

*National Plus salary range is used in higher cost of labor markets including Western Washington and Alaska.

We’re happy to discuss compensation further during the interview because we believe that open communication leads to better outcomes for all. We’re committed to creating an environment where all employees are celebrated for their unique skills and contributions.