Senior Application Developer

Highmark Health

. Build scalable software applications across all digital channels .

Posted 9/19/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $86,400 - $138,600 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in scalable software application development, system architecture design, and full software development life cycle processes. Proficient in modern programming languages and web services, with a strong focus on delivering high-quality solutions in the healthcare industry.

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Scalable System DesignModern Programming LanguagesWeb Services (REST, HTTPS, JSON)Healthcare Industry ExperienceProject Management Tools

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Hard Skills

Scalable System DesignAlgorithmsData StructuresDesign PatternsC#JavaPythonSQLAngularJavaScript

Soft Skills

CommunicationCollaborationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

Google Cloud PlatformAmazon Web ServicesMSSQLWindows ServerApplication Development Tools

Industry Keywords

HealthcareHealth InsuranceHIPAA ComplianceSoftware Development Life CycleTechnical Support

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AngularAWSCloudGoogle Cloud PlatformJavaJavaScriptPythonSDLCSQL.NET

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build scalable software applications across all digital channels
Take an enterprise-wide architectural view of solutions and execute products using an appropriate technical stack
Participate in the full software application build process, from idea generation and business analysis through technical design and software development
Analyze, design, code, test, and implement complex application enhancements
Provide production support while meeting scope, target dates, and budgets with minimal or no defects
Participate in the full system development life cycle according to Highmark SDLC standards
Collaborate with customers, business analysts, partners, and IT team members to understand business requirements and design technical solutions
Provide technical support, including release implementations, on-call support, and 24x7 support when necessary
Participate in project teams as Developer, Technical Lead, or Project Manager, depending on experience
Communicate with team members, customers, partners, and management
Conduct or assist with technical walkthroughs, report project status, enable vendor solutions, and produce accurate documentation
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or closely related field
5 years of experience as a developer
5+ years of proficiency in scalable system design, including algorithms, data structures, and design patterns
5+ years of experience with modern programming languages such as .NET, Angular, SQL, Java, Python, C#, or JavaScript
Strong understanding of web services including REST, HTTPS, and JSON
5+ years of experience defining system architectures
Experience with project management tools
Experience with databases
Experience with multiple coding languages
Experience in healthcare or health insurance industry
Experience with technology platforms, application development tools, business processes, and software development life cycle used by Highmark enterprise
Must comply with HIPAA, data security guidelines, company policies, applicable laws, and training requirements
Preferred: 7+ years working with technology systems, designing solutions, or developing applications in healthcare
Preferred: 5+ years with HTML5, CSS, Google Cloud Platform or Amazon Web Services, MSSQL, and Windows Server
Preferred: 5+ years translating design mockups, prototypes, and user stories into working applications
Preferred: 5+ years producing fault-tolerant, efficient, and maintainable code
Preferred: 1+ year working with Machine Learning, especially Natural Language Understanding, Machine Translation, or Deep Neural Networks
Required licenses or certifications: None
Other language besides English: None

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote work designation in the job-board location field
Base pay range of $86,400–$138,600 annually
Travel requirement of 0%–25%