
Associate Application Developer
enGen · United States
- Hybrid
- Full-time
- $60,542 / year
- United States
Job highlights
- Develop and support less complex applications.
- Participate in full system development life cycle.
- Collaborate with stakeholders on technical solutions.
- Provide technical support, including on-call.
- Adhere to IT standards and policies.
About the role
About enGen
enGen is a company focused on providing application development services.
Job Summary
Assists in providing less complex application development services typically as part of a project team or in an application support role. Developers assist, analyze, design, code, test and implement less complex systematic solutions to meet customer requirements that adhere to Highmark IT standards and policies. Developers assist in providing less complex general support to maintain applications that meet the service levels, system availability, performance and quality levels required by their customers.
Essential Responsibilities
- Responsible for assisting in analyzing, designing, coding, testing and implementing less complex application enhancements, as well as providing general production support, meeting defined scope, target dates and budgets with minimal or no defects.
- Utilizes and participates in the full system less complex development life cycle, per current Highmark SDLC standards.
- Assists in collaborating with customers, business analysts, partners, and IT team members to understand business requirements that drive the analysis and design of quality technical solutions. Concentrates on providing less complex innovative solutions to business needs.
- Assists in providing required technical support, including release implementations, on-call and 24x7 supports when necessary.
- Performs work in compliance with all Highmark and Highmark IT standards, policies and procedures.
- Assists and actively participates on project teams in various project roles, including, but not limited to, Developer, Technical Lead and Project Manager, based upon level of experience.
- Effectively communicates with team members, customers, partners and management, including assisting with or conducting less complex technical walkthroughs, reporting project status, enabling Vendor solutions and providing accurate and concise documentation.
- Other duties as assigned or requested.
Education
Required: High School / GED
Preferred: None
Experience
Required: 0 - 1 year in Information Technology or related field. Familiarity with the Healthcare or Health Insurance industry. Familiarity with technology platforms, application development tools, business processes, software development life cycle used by Highmark enterprise.
Preferred: None
Skills
Problem solving, root cause analysis, and issue resolution. Demonstrated leadership skills.
Critical Skills
A Developer is not required to have experience in all of these, but is required to have those needed to support applications they are responsible for supporting. Current skill sets are reviewed approximately every other year; new skills may be required to meet changing business needs.
- PSQL/SQL
- Programming (C, Java, Python, PowerShell/Shell scripting)
- Experience with complete SDLC even if it was in school/college projects
Travel Requirement
0% - 25%
Working Conditions
Position Type: Office-based
Teaches / trains others regularly: Occasionally
Travel regularly from the office to various work sites or from site-to-site: Occasionally
Works primarily out-of-the office selling products/services: Never
Physical work site required: Yes
Lifting up to 10 pounds: Constantly
Lifting 10 to 25 pounds: Rarely
Lifting 25 to 50 pounds: Never
Compliance Requirement
This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies. As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy. Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.
Pay Range
Minimum: $29.18/hour
Maximum: $45.20/hour
Base pay is determined by a variety of factors including a candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expected contributions, as well as internal peer equity, market, and business considerations. The displayed salary range does not reflect any geographic differential Highmark may apply for certain locations based upon comparative markets.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Accessibility
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Key skills/competency
- Application Development
- Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
- SQL
- Programming (C, Java, Python)
- Problem Solving
- Root Cause Analysis
- Issue Resolution
- Technical Support
- Collaboration
- Documentation
Skills & topics
- Application Developer
- Associate Developer
- IT
- Software Development
- SDLC
- SQL
- Java
- Python
- C
- Problem Solving
- Healthcare IT
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight relevant IT experience, healthcare familiarity, and SDLC knowledge.
- Showcase skills: Emphasize problem-solving, SQL, and programming languages like C, Java, or Python.
- Address requirements: Detail any school/college projects demonstrating SDLC experience.
- Prepare for interviews: Be ready to discuss your technical problem-solving approach.
- Understand the company: Research Highmark IT standards and policies for the application developer role.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What are the primary responsibilities of an Associate Application Developer at enGen?
- The Associate Application Developer at enGen assists in analyzing, designing, coding, testing, and implementing less complex application enhancements. They also provide general production support and participate in the full system development life cycle, adhering to Highmark IT standards.
- What are the minimum qualifications for this Associate Application Developer role?
- A High School GED is required, along with 0-1 year of experience in Information Technology or a related field. Familiarity with the healthcare or health insurance industry and technology platforms used by Highmark is also necessary.
- What programming languages or technical skills are important for an Associate Application Developer at enGen?
- Key technical skills include PSQL/SQL and programming languages such as C, Java, Python, PowerShell/Shell scripting. Experience with the complete SDLC, even from school projects, is also valuable.
- Does enGen offer opportunities for professional development for Associate Application Developers?
- While not explicitly detailed, the role involves participation in project teams and exposure to the full SDLC, suggesting opportunities for learning and growth within enGen's IT department. Skill sets are reviewed every other year, indicating a need to adapt to new business needs.
- What is the expected work arrangement for an Associate Application Developer at enGen?
- The Associate Application Developer position is office-based, with occasional travel for training or site visits (0-25% travel).
- What is the salary range for an Associate Application Developer at enGen?
- The pay range for this position is between $29.18 and $45.20 per hour. Base pay is determined by qualifications, experience, and other factors.
- Is experience in the healthcare industry required for the Associate Application Developer position?
- Familiarity with the Healthcare or Health Insurance industry is required for the Associate Application Developer role at enGen.
- What kind of problem-solving skills are needed for this role?
- The Associate Application Developer role requires strong problem-solving, root cause analysis, and issue resolution skills to address application issues effectively.