Software Development Engineer III

Job Description

Overview

Software Development Engineer III

Portland, OR

At Cambia, our values are fundamental to achieving our Cause of transforming the health care industry. They guide our actions and bring diverse perspectives together to improve the health care journey better for those we serve. All eight values are equally important and linked to the others: Empathy, Hope, Courage, Trust, Commitment, Innovation, Collaboration and Accountability. These values are not just words on paper - we live them every day.

This position participates in a team environment for the delivery and maintenance of application systems. Responsible for programming, debugging and testing of applications in a development environment. Generally responsible for database design and system testing. This position provides technical, interpersonal and administrative skills in performing day to day work.

Responsibilities & Requirements

Minimum Requirements:

• Communicates clearly in a timely manner in both verbal and written communication with other Software Development Engineers.
• Able to work well with business customers and engineering and technical partners.
• Able to take direction from others in analyzing and solving program and system issues and problems.
• Familiar with core technologies and methodologies used by the team.
• Able to analyze, diagnose and resolve simple programming problems and system coordination issues.
• Able to work with minimum direction.
• Able to plan and manage his/her own work.
• Communicate effectively with peers.
• Familiarity with Test Driven Development including unit test creation.
• Follow corporate and department coding standards and guidelines.
• Able to learn continuous integration practices.
• Familiarity with defensive programming.
• Depending on business area, demonstrated experience of building Data pipeline: Data Exchange, Cleansing, Validation, Standardization, Search and Ranking based on Data Science.

Additional Minimum Requirements for level III

• Able to analyze, diagnose and resolve complex programming problems and system coordination issues.
• Able to provide technical direction and solutions to other team members.
• Able to plan and manage his/her own work, as well as 1-2 other team members.
• Able to lead multi-discipline teams for work efforts which includes estimating, coordinating, tracking progress, inspiring others to complete tasks on time, assisting with resolving issues and provide status.
• Able to mentor and coach other junior team members in technical matters.
• Demonstrated skill & ability to mentor others in Test Driven Development including unit test creation
• Demonstrated skill & ability to mentor others in defensive programming.

Normally to be proficient in the competencies listed above:

• The Software Development Engineer III would have a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering or a related field and at least 6 years relevant experience in a multi-platform environment, including, but not limited to application development or database development. Experience will typically include significant involvement with one or more of the following key technologies: Java, J2EE, .NET, Oracle, DataStage, Salesforce.com or equivalent combination of education and experience.

About Us

At Cambia, we advocate for transforming the health care system. You aren’t satisfied with the status quo and neither are we. We're looking for individuals who are as passionate as we are about transforming the way people experience health care. We offer a competitive salary and a generous benefits package. We are an equal opportunity employer dedicated to workforce diversity and a drug and tobacco-free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by law. A drug screen and background check is required.

Cambia’s portfolio of companies spans health care information technology and software development; retail health care; health insurance plans that carry the Blue Cross and Blue Shield brands; pharmacy benefit management; life, disability, dental, vision and other lines of protection; alternative solutions to health care access; and free-standing health and wellness solutions. We have nearly a century of experience in developing and providing health solutions to serve our members. We had our beginnings in the logging communities of the Pacific Northwest as innovators in helping workers afford health care. That pioneering spirit has kept us at the forefront as we build new avenues to improve access to and quality of health care for the future.