Job Description
Get To Know Us!
WebTPA, a GuideWell Company, is a healthcare third-party administrator with over 30+ years of experience building unique benefit solutions and managing customized health plans.
Job Summary
Senior Software Developers are responsible for development, programming, coding of Information Technology solutions. Senior Software Developers are responsible for documenting detailed system specifications, participation in unit testing and maintenance of planned and unplanned internally developed applications, evaluation and performance testing of purchased products. Senior Software Developers are responsible for including IT Controls to protect the confidentiality, integrity, as well as availability of the application and data processed or output by the application. Senior Software Developers lead efforts, oversee work results, provide training and serve as a technical resource for other Developers.
Essential Functions
- The essential functions listed represent the major duties of this role, additional duties may be assigned.
- Write code for moderately complex to complex system designs. Write programs that span platforms. Code to and/or create Application Programming Interfaces (APIs). (30%)
- As part of a SCRUM Team, participate in the Backlog grooming, Sprint planning, Daily scrum, Sprint review, and Sprint retrospective. (10%)
- Write detailed technical specifications for entire systems (made up of several subsystems). Identify integration points. Review technical specs created by other developers. Ensure sufficient quality and compliance of documentation to architectural standards. (10%)
- Act as a technical mentor to other team members. (10%)
- Report missing elements found in system and functional requirements and explain impacts on subsystem to team members. (10%)
- “Scope” time, resources, etc. required to complete programming projects. Seek review from other Developers, Business Analysts, Systems Analysts or Project Managers on estimates. Incorporate other Developer’s scope information into own scope document (for integration points). (10%)
- Perform unit testing and debugging. Set test conditions based upon code specifications. Able to debug most program errors (simple to complex). May seek assistance from vendors to debug complex errors. (10%)
- Review code developed by other Developers. (5%)
- Support transition of application throughout the Product Development life cycle. Document what has to be migrated. Often requires more coordination points for transitioning systems. Document what has to be migrated / file properties. (5%)
Qualifications
- 5+ years related work experience
- Related Bachelor’s degree or additional related equivalent work experience
Additional Required Qualifications
- Demonstrated proficiencies in emerging technologies.
- Experience and understanding with unit testing, release procedures, coding design and documentation protocol as well as change management procedures
- Proficiency using versioning tools
- Thorough knowledge of Information Technology fields and computer systems
- Demonstrated organizational, analytical and interpersonal skills
- Flexible team player
- Ability to manage tasks independently and take ownership of responsibilities
- Ability to learn from mistakes and apply constructive feedback to improve performance
- Must demonstrate initiative and effective independent decision-making skills
- Ability to communicate technical information clearly and articulately
- Ability to adapt to a rapidly changing environment
- In-depth understanding of the systems development life cycle
- Proficiency programming in more than one object oriented programming language
- Proficiency using standard desktop applications such as MS Suite and flowcharting tools such as Visio
- Proficiency using debugging tools
- High critical thinking skills to evaluate alternatives and present solutions that are consistent with business objectives and strategy
- Experience mentoring / or leading other development staff
- Proven leadership abilities including effective knowledge sharing, conflict resolution, facilitation of open discussions, fairness and displaying appropriate levels of assertiveness
Additional Preferred Qualifications
Relevant Development certifications Experience using Agile methodology Specific tools, languages and specialty skills may vary
What We Can Offer YOU!
To support your wellbeing, comprehensive benefits are offered. As a WebTPA employee, you will have access to:
- Medical, dental, vision, life and global travel health insurance
- Income protection benefits: life insurance, Short- and long-term disability programs
- Leave programs to support personal circumstances.
- Retirement Savings Plan includes employer contribution and employer match
- Paid time off, volunteer time off, and 11 holidays
- Additional voluntary benefits available and a comprehensive wellness program
Employee benefits are designed to align with federal and state employment laws. Benefits may vary based on the state in which work is performed. Benefits for interns and part-time employees may differ.
General Physical Demands
Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally to move objects. Jobs are sedentary if traversing activities are required only occasionally.
We are an Equal Opportunity/Protected Veteran/Disabled Employer committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and equitable culture for our employees and communities.
About Us
At GuideWell, we are committed to making diversity, equity and inclusion part of everything we do. We believe in hiring people who represent the communities we serve while creating a workplace that encourages a sense of belonging for everyone, no matter who you are or where you come from.
From students to former military to seasoned professionals, our family of mission-based companies are stronger because of the unique talents and skills of our employees. We believe everyone’s contribution has the power to help people and communities achieve better health. Find your new team today.
About The Team
We’re proud to be named a Top Workplaces 2020 employer by The Dallas Morning News and the San Antonio Express-News for a second year in a row. We’re even more proud of the hard work, passion and commitment that our amazing team of employees put in day after day in order to make this achievement happen. This is what makes WebTPA a family.
