Software Associate Engineer - (Remote)

CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield is seeking a Software Associate Engineer to support the design, development, testing, documentation, and maintenance of application programs. The role involves analyzing requirements, writing and testing code, debugging software, supporting system integration and operations, and participating in peer reviews and project meetings.

What you'll do:

• Performs software analysis, including requirements and uses case development and design. Writes source code to design specifications, perform software testing including developing and running automated unit tests, drafting, and executing structured automated test cases, and provides software documentation. Analyzes, debugs, and corrects reported software bugs and implements enhancements. Updates user and software documentation. Develop and/or analyze interface design documentation, and help the team estimate features. Compile, assess, and report data results from software testing and analysis. Comply with hardware and software systems standards and procedures. Extend open-source libraries and systems as necessary to meet the needs of the team
• Performs operations & maintenance (O&M) of existing systems. Identifies areas for improvement and streamlining. Writes system design and application code documentation. Interprets results, gathers and documents technical and functional user requirements and specifications
• Participates in regular meetings, providing status on current tasks. Participates in peer reviews of software development artifacts

What they're looking for:

• Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology or Computer Science OR in lieu of a Bachelor's degree, an additional 4 years of relevant work experience is required in addition to the required work experience
• Knowledge of programming languages (e.g. JavaScript, C, Python, .NET Framework, Java, etc.)
• Knowledge and understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC)
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Ability to recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems
• Exposure to cloud technologies concept (e.g. AWS, Azure)
• Exposure to database technologies (e.g. cloud, SQL, Oracle, Mongo DB, PostgreSQL, etc.)
• Knowledge of Agile Framework & Agile Delivery
• Knowledge of test-first practices including Test-Driven Development (TDD) for unit tests and Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) for automated acceptance tests
• Knowledge of DevOps practices
• Knowledge of Object-Oriented Programming
• Must be able to meet established deadlines and handle multiple customer service demands from internal and external customers, within set expectations for service excellence

Benefits:

• Remote work arrangement
• CareFirst offers a comprehensive benefits package
• Various incentive programs/plans, subject to eligibility requirements
• 401k contribution programs/plans, subject to eligibility requirements