Developer IV – Technical Team Lead

BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina

. Guide and support a team of application developers within an assigned application area .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeColumbia • South Carolina • United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in application development, systems analysis, and project management, with a strong focus on delivering high-quality technical solutions that align with business strategies. Proven ability to lead teams, manage workloads, and communicate effectively with stakeholders.

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Application DevelopmentSystems AnalysisProject ManagementTeam LeadershipQuality Assurance

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Hard Skills

Programming LanguagesSystems TestingSoftware Development Life CycleData AnalysisSystem DesignTechnical DocumentationDebuggingIntegration MethodologiesApplication Software MaintenanceProblem Solving

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationTeam BuildingDecision-MakingAttention to DetailLogical Thinking

Tools & Technologies

Mainframe EnvironmentMidrange EnvironmentWeb DevelopmentPC/LAN EnvironmentDevelopment Tools

Industry Keywords

U.S. CitizenshipSecurity ClearanceOrganizational BehaviorInter-RelationshipsProject Goals

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Guide and support a team of application developers within an assigned application area
Provide day-to-day technical direction and help developers break down and prioritize work
Monitor progress and ensure solutions are well-designed, high quality, and delivered on time
Adjust workload distribution and reassign development resources to support shifting priorities and resolve bottlenecks
Produce deliverables related to assigned projects
Perform analysis, design, programming, and implementation of systems and procedures for complex business or scientific problems
Evaluate interrelationships in programming areas and assess impacts of program changes
Apply conversions and enhancements to business systems
Lead or provide expertise on assigned projects
Work with customers, business analysts, and team members to understand requirements and design quality technical solutions
Ensure solutions align with business and IT strategies and architectural standards
Provide post-implementation support and system enhancements
Test modified and designed programs, create test files and data, verify logic, debug, and write documentation
Design, develop, code, implement, maintain, and support complex application software throughout the full systems life cycle
Devise new data sources, approaches, and techniques
Provide guidance to lower-level programmers and analysts
Act as an internal consultant on complex projects
Determine and resolve problems with systems analysts, programmers, and systems users

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's in a job related field, or 4 additional years of job related work experience, or Associate's plus 2 additional years job related work experience
6 years of application development, systems testing or other job related experience
Comprehensive understanding of applications/development, quality assurance and integration methodologies, concepts and facilities in a mainframe, midrange, web, and/or PC/LAN environment
High level of technical proficiency in programming languages, platform capabilities, and methods of systems analysis and program design
Excellent analysis, decision-making, and problem solving skills
Logical abstract thinking and ability to assimilate and adhere to project goals and deadlines
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
Ability to work well under pressure and as part of a team
Strong knowledge of interpersonal skills/team building
Familiarity with project management concepts
Ability to assess requirements, alternatives, and risks/benefits for low- to high-impact projects
Attention to detail
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, clients, and vendors
In-depth understanding of organizational functions, behavior, and inter-relationships
Comprehensive knowledge of relevant operating systems, programming languages, and development tools and their usage in the company
U.S. Citizenship required to obtain the security clearance
Prior team lead experience preferred
End-to-end distributed development knowledge preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Subsidized health plans, dental and vision coverage
401K retirement savings plan with company match
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Nine paid holidays
On-site cafeterias and fitness centers in major locations
Education Assistance
Service recognition
National discounts to movies, theaters, zoos, theme parks and more