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Job Summary

This position is responsible for designing enhancements and new business applications and/or information systems solutions through integration of technical and business requirements; serving as technical designer to identify best solution and resulting technical specifications within limits of code environment; linking Business Analyst needs and Architect definition to technical solutions. Ensures the integrity, security, scalability, and daily availability and of the databases supporting the Health Spring Medicare line of business applications through proactive monitoring and management activities.

Responsibilities include:

* Develop detailed technical specifications and designs for waterfall/XP projects / system enhancements.
* Provide application domain knowledge to the ADM team.
* Manage unstable applications / systems by helping to resolve incidents and issues.
* Support infrastructure first build with Solution Architects and Infrastructure Engineers.
* Review, guide, troubleshoot and resolve contentious issues escalated during implementation.
* Evaluate integration of SaaS / COTS packages to current environment.
* Develop operating procedures and user manuals for transition into routine operations.
* Enable building of knowledge databases for technology, solutions and domain areas.
* Work with architecture, application services, infrastructure, release management and other relevant stakeholders to enable a smooth deployment.
* Continuously work on capturing and transferring tacit knowledge to vendors and knowledge management systems.
* Maintain the common I/O access subsystem (database access layer) used to access these files.
* Maintain the in-house developed utilities that assist in managing the databases and their integrity.
* Manage the underlying test platforms and files used by developers maintaining these applications
* Partner with system analysts and solution engineers to translate business and technical requirements into detailed designs that are secure, robust, scalable and extensible.
* Manage VSAM performance thru proper design and buffering, key design.
* Administer and use the CICS VR forward recovery utility (enterprise).
* Write or review responses to audit requests. SDO severity and authorization reports.
* CICS ABEND reporting.
* Production and Test problem determination and debugging
* Capacity planning
* Testing processes for select system software upgrades* Incorporate application cost optimization practices, including leveraging the Intelligent Reliability Operations module to enhance system stability and reduce operational expenses. (PE Only)

Required Job Qualifications:

* Bachelor Degree and 4 years Information Technology OR Technical Certification and/or College Courses and 6 year Information Technology experience OR 8 years Information Technology experience.
* Knowledge of application configuration

* Experience in Service Oriented Architecture - SOAP / REST
* Knowledge of Big Data Analytics - HAVeN / HADOOP/ Autonomy / Vertica
* Knowledge of Cloud computing / SaaS / IaaS / PaaS technologies
* Knowledge of Integration Technologies - Tibco/Informatica/CAS
* Knowledge of Mobile technologies - Phonegap / iOS / Android / Java / HTML5
* Knowledge of Scripting Languages - BASH / PERL / PYTHON / RUBY
* Web Technologies - HTML/CSS/Java/ASP.Net/PHP/Ruby/C#
* Rapid prototyping
* Requirements definition & management
* SDLC Methodology - Agile / Scrum / Iterative Development
* System Performance management
* Conceptual thinking
* Creative thinking
* Problem solving and analytical thinking
* Strong oral/written communication skills

Preferred Job Qualifications:

* Bachelor Degree in Computer Science or Information Technology related

*SQL Server experience a plus

*AWS (Cloud Provider) experience a plus

*Experience with FACETS (Medicare Claim Processing System) a plus

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Pay Transparency Statement:

At Health Care Service Corporation, you will be part of an organization committed to offering meaningful benefits to our employees to support their life outside of work. From health and wellness benefits, 401(k) savings plan, pension plan, paid time off, paid parental leave, disability insurance, supplemental life insurance, employee assistance program, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, plus other incentives, we offer a robust total rewards package for employees.  Learn more about our benefit offerings by visiting https://careers.hcsc.com/totalrewards.

The compensation offered will vary depending on your job-related skills, education, knowledge, and experience. This role aligns with an annual incentive bonus plan subject to the terms and the conditions of the plan.

This position may be performed remotely from anywhere within the continental United States, excluding California, New York, Alaska, and Hawaii.

 

HCSC Employment Statement:

We are an Equal Opportunity Employment employer dedicated to providing a welcoming environment where the unique differences of our employees are respected and valued. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are a drug-free and smoke-free workplace. Employment may be contingent upon successful completion of drug screening in accordance with applicable law.

Base Pay Range

$92,700.00 - $167,500.00

Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.