Blue Cross Blue Shield Of Tennessee

Sr. Software Engineer

US-AnywhereRemote in Chattanooga, TN
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of systems and programming experience.
  • Experience with C# and SQL is essential.
  • Prior experience in the health insurance industry is preferred.
  • Familiarity with Python or SAS-based solutions is a plus.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience required.

Responsibilities

  • Define system scope and objectives to design and enhance complex information systems.
  • Optimize application systems and procedures for capacity and performance.
  • Design, code, test, debug, and document programs and scripts.
  • Create and implement system test plans and data verification methods.
  • Address system failures to minimize downtime and prevent future issues.
  • Research software and hardware to support management decisions on budgeting and purchasing.
  • Serve as a technical resource for development staff throughout the project lifecycle.

Benefits

  • Remote work flexibility with core hours from 8am-5pm ET.
  • Participation in a structured on-call rotation system.
  • Opportunities to work on modernization and automation of integration processes.
  • Engagement in a critical role that supports health initiatives and claims adjudication.
Full Job Description

We are hiring aSenior Software Engineer to join our Accumulator Integration team at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee!

In this role, you’ll serve as a technical leader responsible for designing, supporting, and enhancing the systems and applications that ensure the accurate, timely, and reliable processing of accumulator data.. Day to day, you’ll help modernize integration processes, drive automation opportunities, and ensure systems consistently meet operational and business expectations. Supporting claims adjudication and benefits administration, this critical role advances our mission – peace of mind through better health


Our ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise combined with a passion for problem-solving and continuous improvement. Success in this role requires the ability to balance daily operational support with long-term strategic enhancements, collaborate effectively across teams, and provide clear technical direction while executing with a sense of urgency.

 

Ideal Qualifications

  • Experience with C# and SQL

  • Prior experience in the health insurance industry

  • Familiarity with Python or SAS-based solutions

 

Notes

  • Sponsorship is not available for this role. 

  • This is a remote, work-from-home position; however, the final round of interviews will take place onsite at our Chattanooga, TN headquarters.

  • We operate on Eastern Time core hours (8am-5pm ET).

  • Participation in an on-call rotation is required (one weekday per week and one full weekend every five weeks).

Job Responsibilities

  • Formulates and defines system scope and objectives through research and fact-finding to design, develop, modify, or integrate complex information systems.
  • Devises or modifies application systems and procedures to optimize functional requirements including capacity, operating time, response time, and form of desired results.
  • Designs, codes, tests, debugs, and documents programs, subroutines, and scripts.
  • Develops and implements program/system test plans. Devises data verification methods and standard system procedures.
  • Responds to system failures and performance events by taking appropriate measures to reduce system downtime and eliminate recurrence of problems.
  • May conduct research on software and hardware products to justify recommendations and support management in budgeting and purchasing efforts.
  • Acts as expert technical resource to development staff in all phases of the development and implementation process.

Job Qualifications

Education

  • Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or equivalent work experience required. Equivalent years of experience are determined as one year of technical experience for every year of college requested.

Experience

  • 1 year - Experience with information technology concepts, application development methodology, terminology, and standards required
  • 5 years - Systems and programming experience required
  • 1 year - Expert working knowledge of at least one programming language in use at BCBST.

Skills\Certifications

  • Proven skill with information technology in use at BCBST is required
  • Proven analysis, design, and coding skills, and demonstrated success in leading large and complex projects
  • Top level technical experience in one or more specialized areas of applications systems analysis and programming
  • Demonstrated ability to interpret and translate technical and/or or complex concepts into information meaningful to project team members and/or business personnel.
  • Be organized, reliable, and able to manage multiple tasks with exceptional work ethic.
  • Leadership skills
  • Must be able to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical co-workers

Number of Openings Available

1

Worker Type:

Employee

Company:

BCBST BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Inc.

About Blue Cross Blue Shield Of Tennessee

BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee is a non-profit health insurance company that provides coverage to more than 3.5 million people. The company was founded in 1945 and is headquartered in Chattanooga, Tennessee. BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee offers a variety of health insurance plans, including individual and family plans, Medicare plans, and employer-sponsored plans. The company is committed to improving the health and well-being of its members and the communities it serves.
Learn more about Blue Cross Blue Shield Of Tennessee
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5,000 employees
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Founded
1945

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