Software Engineer

3 days ago

Des Moines, IA, United States Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Full-time

Company DescriptionWhy Wellmark: We are a mutual insurance company owned by our policy holders across Iowa and South Dakota, and we’ve built our reputation on over 80 years’ worth of trust. We are not motivated by profits. We are motivated by the well-being of our friends, family, and neighbors–our members. If you’re passionate about joining an organization working hard to put its members first, to provide best-in-class service, and one that is committed to sustainability and innovation, consider applying todayWhy Wellmark Technology?Wellmark is building innovative, modern solutions using cutting edge technology. We are driving organizational transformation and business strategy by empowering our technology team to innovate new and elegant solutions to enhance the customer experience. Together, we are leaning into the future, owning the outcome, and driving organizational change to transform how we work.

Job Description
We are looking for a Full Stack Engineer to join the delivery team within our Experience organization at Wellmark. This is your chance to build meaningful digital experiences that directly enhance how our members interact with us every day.
You’lldesign, develop, test, implement,maintain, and document robust software solutions that advance Wellmark’s business strategy and Technology vision — all while ensuring your work meets project specifications, quality standards, and delivers exceptional member value. As a true full-stack contributor,you’llwork across the stack (with the balance of front-end and back-end shifting based on eachfeature).
You will preferably bring strong experience with the MEAN stack (MongoDB, Express.js, Angular, Node.js), GitHub, and GitHub Actions for CI/CD, plus hands-on work in AWS.
You’llcollaborate closely with other Technology teams and business units to improve user experience, meet accessibility and usability standards, explore smart technology alternatives, and support seamless system integration. We want someone who is confident speaking up, sharing thoughtful opinions, and asking the right questions — because the best solutions come from open dialogue and fresh perspectives. Ifyou’reexcited about creating impactful member experiences, thrive in a collaborative environment, and love turning ideas into reality,we’dlove to hear from you. Ready to help shape the future of member experience at Wellmark? Apply todayQualificationsPreferred:Previousfull MEAN Stack Development Experience AWS andGithubActions ExperienceExperience working within an Agile team environment. Experience partnering with global staffing vendors to deliver on commitmentsRequired:Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, MIS, or related field of study and at least 1 year of software development experience (e.g., Angular, NodeJS, TypeScript, C++, .
NET, Java, SQL) OR 5+ years of related and applicable experience.
Strong analytical problem-solving skills with high attention to detail and experience troubleshooting and developing technical solutions.
Strong ability to gather information, conduct root cause analysis, define problems, recommend solutions, verify outcomes, andoptimizeresults using data.
Demonstratedability to build relationships and communicate effectively with stakeholders.
Ability to communicate with and coach/mentor team members whiledemonstratingprofessionalism and accountability.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities and strong time management skills.
Eagerness to learn, stay current on industry trends, andmaintaina continuous learning mindset.
Ability to collaborate effectively and earn trust and respect from peers, leadership, and stakeholders.
Ability to support and work within a diverse development team model including global staffing and crowdsourcing.
Additional Informationa. Provide development and/or production support for key software applications and systems. Define, analyze, estimate, develop, test, implement, document, andmaintainprograms and systems that meet business requirements.b. Contribute tosolutionsarchitecture deliverables and decisions, through interpretation of architectural diagrams as inputs to the design deliverable. Apply the reference architecture, contribute to reusable assets, and produce technical specifications sufficient for development teams.c. Partner and problem-solve with the UX team in the development of solutions that improve the user experience, pass minimum accessibility or usability criteria.d. Work to resolve technical problemsfor onpremise, cloud native, and hybrid applications and solutions.e. Support the gathering of information, necessary research needed for root cause analysis, problem definition and formulation, solution implementation, verification, and ongoing optimization. Provide analysis of defects to find root cause.f. Provide recommended solution(s) that promote successful delivery of business projectobjectivesor production supportobjectivesand support benefits realization.g.
Identifyissues and think thro