Developer IV - PGBA

Summary

Why should you join the Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina family of companies? Other companies come and go, but for more than seven decades we’ve been part of the national landscape, with our roots firmly embedded in the South Carolina community. We are the largest insurance company in South Carolina, one of the nation’s leading administrators of government contracts, and operate one of the most sophisticated data processing centers in the Southeast.

We also have a diverse family of subsidiary companies that allows us to build on a variety of business strengths. We deliver outstanding service to our customers. If you are dedicated to the same philosophy, consider joining our team!

Responsible for analysis, design, programming, and implementation of complex application tasks and projects. Devise feasible, logical procedures to resolve business problems through the use of computer resources. Formulate scope and objectives through research to develop or modify complex systems. Review detailed specifications and recommend modifications. Design, code, test and debug complex application programs.

• Produce deliverables related to the assigned project.
• Perform analysis, design, programming, and implementation of systems and procedures to solve complex business or scientific problems.
• Evaluate interrelationships in immediate programming area to determine how changes in one program will affect another related area.
• Apply conversions and enhancements to business systems.
• Lead or provide expertise on assigned projects.
• Work closely with customers, business analysts, and team members to understand business requirements that drive the analysis and design of quality technical solutions.
• Ensure solutions are aligned with business and IT strategies and comply with the organization’s architectural standards.
• Assist in post‑implementation support and system enhancements.
• Test modified programs, create necessary test files and data, verify logic, debug, and write relevant documentation.
• Design and develop IT systems, devise new sources of data and develop new approaches and techniques.
• Be involved in the full systems life cycle and be responsible for designing, coding, testing, implementing, maintaining, and supporting complex application software that is delivered on time and within budget.
• Provide guidance to lower‑level programmers/analysts.
• Act as an internal consultant by providing technical guidance on complex projects.
• Determine and resolve problems with other systems analysts, programmers, and systems users.
• Test designed programs, verify logic, perform debugging, and write documentation.

• Bachelor’s in a related field or an additional 4 years of related work experience.
• Associate’s degree and an additional 2 years of related work experience.

• 6 years of application development, systems testing, or other related experience.

• Comprehensive understanding of applications/development, quality assurance, and integration methodologies, concepts and facilities in a mainframe, midrange, web, and/or PC/LAN environment.
• High level of technical proficiency in programming languages, platform capabilities, and methods of systems analysis and program design.
• Excellent analysis, decision‑making, and problem‑solving skills.
• Logical abstract thinking and ability to assimilate/adhering to project goals and deadlines.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Works well under pressure and as part of a team.
• Strong interpersonal and team‑building skills.
• Familiar with project management concepts.
• Ability to assess requirements, alternatives, and risks/benefits for low‑ to high‑impact projects.
• Attention to detail.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with employees, clients, vendors, etc.
• In‑depth understanding of organizational functions, behavior, and inter‑relationships.

• Comprehensive knowledge of relevant operating systems, programming languages, and development tools and their usage in the company.

• Reporting/Data Warehouse experience.
• Claims experience.