Premera Blue Cross

Software Development Engineer III - Appian Developer

Premera Blue Cross$111K — $190K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in computer science or information systems
  • 5 years of software development experience
  • Strong preference for Appian experience
  • Experience in Agile environments preferred
  • Industry experience in healthcare or a regulated environment preferred
  • Familiarity with RESTful APIs and service integrations
  • Strong communication skills for cross-team representation

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop enterprise workflow automation solutions using Appian and Microsoft technologies
  • Collaborate with Product Owners and stakeholders to convert business requirements into technical solutions
  • Support complex automation initiatives like case management and workflow orchestration
  • Create and maintain integrations with internal and external systems using APIs and web services
  • Utilize Appian AI for automation improvements in workflow processes
  • Provide technical guidance to developers across various initiatives
  • Promote best practices and governance standards in engineering

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental insurance
  • Voluntary benefits including pet insurance
  • Life and disability insurance
  • 401K with employer match and a vested pension plan after 3 years
  • Robust wellness incentives and mental well-being resources
  • Generous paid time off policy
  • Tuition assistance for continuing education
  • Flexible hybrid work model with on-site resources
Full Job Description
Workforce Classification:
Hybrid

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.

We are looking for an experienced Software Development Engineer III - Appian Developer to be an active participant in the design, development, and evolution of enterprise-scale workflow automation solutions. This role will play a key part in delivering highly visible initiatives across areas such as Appeals, Prior Authorization, and other healthcare operations by leveraging Appian, AI-powered automation, and cloud-based integrations.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on engineer who enjoys solving complex business problems, influencing architecture decisions, and continuously exploring emerging technologies to drive business value.

If you are passionate about automation, innovation, and making a meaningful impact in healthcare, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

  • Design, develop, and support enterprise workflow automation solutions using Appian, Microsoft technologies, and related automation platforms.
  • Partner with Product Owners, Business Analysts, Architects, and stakeholders to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions.
  • Assist in the delivery of complex business process automation initiatives, including case management, workflow orchestration, document processing, and system integrations.
  • Develop and maintain integrations with internal and external systems using RESTful APIs, web services, and event-driven architectures.
  • Leverage Appian AI capabilities and intelligent automation technologies to improve classification, extraction, summarization, routing, and decision-support processes.
  • Provide technical expertise and engineering guidance to developers across projects and initiatives.
  • Drive operational excellence through code reviews, performance tuning, troubleshooting, and production support activities.
  • Promote engineering best practices, reusable components, and platform governance standards.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to continuously improve business processes and customer experience.
  • Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies, bringing innovative ideas to the team.


What you'll bring:

  • Bachelor's Degree in computer science or information systems. (Required)
  • Five (5) years of software development experience, knowledge of software development lifecycle, and skills to utilize one or more programming languages. (Required)
  • Appian experience (Strongly Preferred).
    • Expertise in business process automation solutions
  • Experience working in an Agile environment. (Preferred)
  • Experience working in the healthcare industry or a highly regulated environment. (Preferred)
  • Exposure to restful API's and creating services for integrations.
  • Ability to communicate well and represent your team to other teams or leadership.
  • Ability to adapt to new technologies per business needs.


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.


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:
$111,900.00 - $190,200.00

*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.

About Premera Blue Cross

Premera Blue Cross is a nonprofit health plan that provides health, life, vision, dental, and long-term care insurance to more than 2 million people in Washington and Alaska. The company was founded in 1933 as Washington Hospital Service and changed its name to Premera Blue Cross in 1998. Premera Blue Cross is committed to improving the health of its members and communities it serves. The company has a strong focus on innovation and has launched several initiatives to improve healthcare delivery and reduce costs. Premera Blue Cross is also committed to sustainability and has implemented several programs to reduce its environmental impact.
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