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We are seeking a Senior Backend Java Engineer to join our Core Platform team. This role focuses primarily on backend systems development — not full-stack — building scalable, enterprise-grade services in a modern cloud-native environment. The ideal candidate is deeply experienced in Java enterprise development, understands production systems at scale, actively participates in Agile ceremonies, and is comfortable working alongside DevOps and infrastructure teams. We value engineers who leverage modern AI tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot or similar) to enhance productivity while maintaining high standards for code quality, security, and system reliability.<h2>Core Technical Requirements</h2><ul><li>Strong expertise in Java 21 and Jakarta EE 10</li><li>Experience with WildFly 32 application server</li><li>Proficiency in Maven multi-module project structures</li><li>Strong experience with Hibernate ORM (JPA) and enterprise persistence patterns</li><li>Experience with Apache Kafka (including Avro serialization)</li><li>Strong working knowledge of Oracle Database</li><li>REST API design and implementation using JAX-RS</li><li>Experience working within large enterprise codebases (100K&#43; LOC)</li></ul><h2>DevOps &amp; CI/CD Experience</h2><ul><li>Docker containerization (multi-stage builds, optimization best practices)</li><li>Jenkins pipeline development and CI/CD automation</li><li>Kubernetes/container orchestration</li><li>Infrastructure as Code (Helm, Terraform)</li><li>Monitoring and logging systems (ELK stack, Prometheus, Grafana)</li><li>Experience with New Relic or similar APM tools</li><li>Strong understanding of system observability and production monitoring</li></ul>QualificationsRequired:<ul><li>7&#43; years of Java backend development experience</li><li>2&#43; years hands-on experience in CI/CD environments</li><li>Experience working closely with DevOps teams</li><li>Agile/Scrum experience:<ul><li>Sprint planning</li><li>Daily standups</li><li>Retrospectives</li><li>Alignment with product and cross-functional teams</li></ul></li><li>Strong ownership mindset and accountability in delivering reliable systems</li><li>Ability to operate effectively in large, aligned development organizations</li></ul>Preferred:<ul><li>Experience using AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, AI code review assistants) responsibly to enhance productivity and code quality</li><li>Proven track record of delivering reliable, production-ready backend systems</li><li>Experience leading backend architectural decisions</li></ul>Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the major job responsibilities (essential functions) of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the major job responsibilities. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job.<ul><li>Use Hands to Handle Objects - Regularly</li><li>Reach with Hands or Arms - Regularly</li><li>Talk or Hear and Read Instructions - Regularly</li><li>Stand, Kneel, or Stoop and Lift 20 Pounds - Occasionally</li><li>View Items at a Close Range - Regularly</li></ul>Rarely: Job requires this activity up to 25% of the time Occasionally: Job requires this activity between 25% - 50% of the time Frequently: Job requires this activity between 50% - 75% of the time Constantly: Job requires this activity more than 75% of the time Individual Competencies<ul><li>Authenticity: Departmental oversight including goal setting, budget management, and results.</li><li>Innovative: Arrives at decision using analytical thought.</li><li>Urgency: Expertise in their discipline and understands these concepts in other disciplines.</li><li>Accountability: Entire organization.</li><li>Communication: Contributes to strategy for their team.</li><li>Problem Solving: Completes routine and repetitive tasks where tasks are straightforward.</li><li>Teamwork: Advanced communication skills used to lead a team.</li><li>Collaboration: Creates internal alliances outside the immediate team or department.</li></ul>As an Inmar Associate, you:<ul><li>Put clients first and consistently display a positive attitude and behaviors that demonstrate an awareness and willingness to listen and respond to clients in order to meet their short-term and long-term needs, requirements and exceed their expectations.</li><li>Treat clients and teammates with courtesy, consideration and tact; you also have the ability to perceive the needs of internal and external clients and communicate effectively with the objective of delighting and retaining the client.</li><li>Build collaborative relationships and work cooperatively with others, inside and outside the organization, to accomplish objectives, develop and maintain mutually beneficial partnerships, leverage information and achieve results.</li><li>Set and attain achievable, yet aggressive, goals with a sense of urgency and accountability.</li><li>Understand that results are important and focus on turning mission into action to achieve results following the principles of Flawless Execution while consistently complying with quality, service and productivity standards to meet deadlines and exceed expectations by giving our clients the best possible outcome.</li><li>Support a safe work environment by following safety rules and regulations and reporting all safety hazards.</li></ul>At Inmar, we put people first and that means empowering our associates to thrive at every stage of life and career. Our comprehensive and competitive benefits package is thoughtfully designed to support a wide range of lifestyles and life stages.Eligible associates have access to:<ul><li>Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance</li><li>Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance options</li><li>401(k) retirement plans with company match</li><li>Health Spending Accounts (HSA/FSA)</li></ul>We also offer:<ul><li>Flexible time off and 11 paid holidays</li><li>Family-building benefits, including Maternity, Adoption, and Parental Leave</li><li>Tuition Reimbursement and certification support, reflecting our commitment to lifelong learning</li><li>Wellness and Mental Health counseling services</li><li>Concierge and work/life support resources</li><li>Adoption Assistance Reimbursement</li><li>Perks and discount programs</li></ul>Please note that eligibility for some benefits may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be governed by specific plan or program terms.At Inmar, compensation reflects our belief in integrity, transparency, and the value of individual contributions. The hiring range for this position is: 110,926.13 - 184,876.88 USD AnnualThe final offer may vary based on factors such as geographic location, job-related skills, education, certifications, work experience, and other relevant considerations.Depending on the job level and role, it may include:<ul><li>Annual discretionary bonuses through our Core Company Performance Bonus Plan</li><li>Equity grants, sign-on bonuses, and other tailored incentive opportunities</li><li>Additional discretionary compensation, such as:<ul><li>Growing Revenue Incentives</li><li>Corporate or VIP Bonuses</li><li>Deferred compensation opportunities</li></ul></li></ul>The actual annualized salary offered at the time of hire will be communicated in the candidate’s offer letter. We remain committed to fairness and transparency across all locations. Where required, including for remote-eligible roles, local pay ranges are disclosed in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.Recruitment Fraud Notice: Recruitment fraud is an increasingly common scam where individuals pose as employers to offer fictitious job opportunities. Scammers sometimes impersonate Inmar recruiters on LinkedIn and other channels. We will never ask for payment or sensitive personal information during the hiring process. Verify any role on our official Workday Careers site and learn how to spot scams in our <a href="https://www.inmar.com/about/careers/recruitment-fraud" target="_blank">full notice</a>.This position is not eligible for student visa sponsorship, including F-1 OPT or CPT. Candidates must have authorization to work in the U.S. without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future.

Senior Backend Java Engineer

Backend Java Engineer

7+ years Java backend development; 2+ years CI/CD; Java 21, Jakarta EE 10, WildFly, Maven multi-module, Hibernate, Kafka, Oracle, REST/JAX-RS; large enterprise codebases; Docker, Jenkins, Kubernetes, Terraform, monitoring; Agile/Scrum.

Anticipated End Date:2026-05-29Position Title:Senior Backend Architect - Device Management PlatformsJob Description:Senior Backend Architect - Device Management PlatformsLocation: This role enables associates to work virtually full-time, except for required in-person training sessions, providing maximum flexibility and autonomy. This approach promotes productivity, supports work-life integration, and ensures essential face-to-face onboarding and skill development. Alternate locations may be considered if candidates reside within commuting distance from an office.Please note that per our policy on hybrid/virtual work, candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment, unless an accommodation is granted as required by law.PLEASE NOTE: This position is not eligible for current or future visa sponsorship.Carebridge Health is a proud member of the Elevance Health family of companies within our Carelon business. Carebridge Health exists to enable individuals in home and community-based settings to maximize their health, independence, and quality of life through home care and community-based services.The Senior Backend Architect will join our Mobile Device Management (MDM) platform team to design and scale the backend services that power enterprise device ecosystems supporting patient-facing technologies. This role is focused on building secure, high-performance, and scalable backend systems that enable device provisioning, management, and integration across cloud-native environments.You will lead the architecture and development of distributed systems, APIs, and cloud infrastructure that support mission-critical healthcare applications. This is a backend-first role with deep emphasis on microservices, system design, and cloud engineering, working closely with mobile and platform teams to deliver reliable, end-to-end solutions.How You Will Make an Impact: <ul><li>Design and implement scalable, high-performance backend architectures across distributed, cloud-native systems</li><li>Define and contribute to system architecture, integration patterns, and API design standards</li><li>Collaborate on architecture decisions across cloud and multi-platform environments</li><li>Develop and maintain backend services using Java/Spring Boot, Kotlin, PostgreSQL, AWS, and Docker, ensuring code quality and best practices</li><li>Ensure system reliability, scalability, performance, and observability in production environments</li><li>Support CI/CD pipelines, deployment automation, and cloud infrastructure design</li><li>Partner with mobile and platform teams to build backend services that support device management (MDM), external APIs, and enterprise integrations</li><li>Participate in technical design sessions, architecture reviews, and requirements gathering</li><li>Mentor engineers and promote best practices in backend development and system design</li><li>Collaborate with stakeholders to align technical solutions with business needs and platform goals</li><li>Research and recommend new technologies and enhancements to improve platform capabilities</li><li>Support vendor evaluation and integration of third-party services</li><li>Contribute to system and data architecture improvements, including assessing current systems and recommending enhancements</li></ul>Minimum Requirements:<ul><li>Requires an BA/BS degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or related field of study and a minimum of 5 years of experience in architecture/design in relevant technology disciplines; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background. </li></ul>Preferred Skills, Capabilities, and Experiences:<ul><li>Strong experience building backend services using Java (Spring Boot) and/or Kotlin.</li><li>Deep expertise in distributed systems architecture, microservices, and RESTful API design.</li><li>Experience with cloud-native development on AWS (e.g., EC2, S3, Lambda) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes preferred).</li><li>Proficiency with relational databases such as PostgreSQL, including performance tuning and data modeling</li><li>Experience designing and operating high-availability, scalable systems in production environments</li><li>Ability to balance technical, analytical, and product considerations in solution design.</li><li>Exposure to Android Management API, Okta (IAM), Grafana (monitoring / observability); Geocoding API is a bonus.</li><li>Excellent communication skills and a collaborative problem-solving approach.</li><li>Experience with telehealth solutions / connected devices (IoT), Android Management API, and mobile applications.</li><li>Flexible and adaptable in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.</li></ul>For candidates working in person or virtually in the below locations, the salary* range for this specific position is $138,160 to $226,080Location(s): California; Minnesota; New Jersey; New York; Washington StateIn addition to your salary, Elevance Health offers benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).The salary offered for this specific position is based on a number of legitimate, non-discriminatory factors set by the Company. The Company is fully committed to ensuring equal pay opportunities for equal work regardless of gender, race, or any other category protected by federal, state, and local pay equity laws.* The salary range is the range Elevance Health in good faith believes is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future and actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level. Even within the range, the actual compensation will vary depending on the above factors as well as market/business considerations. No amount is wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable under the terms and conditions of the applicable policies and plans. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company&#39;s sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.Job Level:Non-Management ExemptWorkshift:1st Shift (United States of America)Job Family:IFT &gt; IT ArchitecturePlease be advised that Elevance Health only accepts resumes for compensation from agencies that have a signed agreement with Elevance Health. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Elevance Health.Who We AreElevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities – and making healthcare simpler. We are a Fortune 25 company with a longstanding history in the healthcare industry, looking for leaders at all levels of the organization who are passionate about making an impact on our members and the communities we serve.How We WorkAt Elevance Health, we are creating a culture that is designed to advance our strategy but will also lead to personal and professional growth for our associates. Our values and behaviors are the root of our culture. They are how we achieve our strategy, power our business outcomes and drive our shared success - for our consumers, our associates, our communities and our business.We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, and incentive bonus programs (unless covered by a collective bargaining agreement), medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) &#43;match, stock purchase plan, life insurance, wellness programs and financial education resources, to name a few.Elevance Health operates in a Hybrid Workforce Strategy. Unless specified as primarily virtual by the hiring manager, associates are required to work at an Elevance Health location at least once per week, and potentially several times per week. Specific requirements and expectations for time onsite will be discussed as part of the hiring process.The health of our associates and communities is a top priority for Elevance Health. We require all new candidates in certain patient/member-facing roles to become vaccinated against COVID-19 and Influenza. If you are not vaccinated, your offer will be rescinded unless you provide an acceptable explanation. Elevance Health will also follow all relevant federal, state and local laws.Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact <a target="_blank" href="mailto:elevancehealthjobssupport&#64;elevancehealth.com">elevancehealthjobssupport&#64;elevancehealth.com</a> for assistance. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws, including, but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.Prospective employees required to be screened under Florida law should review the education and awareness resources at <a target="_blank" href="https://info.flclearinghouse.com/">HB531 | Florida Agency for Health Care Administration</a>.NOTE: Workday keeps job postings active through 11:59:59 PM on the day before the listed end date. Example: If the end date is 3/13, the posting will automatically come down on 3/12 at 11:59:59 PM. In other words — the job is posted until 3/13, not through 3/13.

Senior Backend Architect - Device Management Platforms

Senior Backend Architect

5+ years architecture/design; BA/BS in IT/CS; backend systems, Java/Spring Boot, Kotlin, AWS, Docker, PostgreSQL.

Your Role&nbsp;&nbsp;As a Full Stack Engineer in the healthcare space, you’ll architect seamless, mission‑critical applications that clinicians and patients depend on. From polished interfaces to high‑performance backends, you’ll shape technology that improves care delivery and enhances lives.Our leadership model is about developing great leaders at all levels and creating opportunities for our people to grow – personally, professionally, and financially. We are looking for leaders that are energized by creative and critical thinking, building and sustaining high-performing teams, getting results the right way, and fostering continuous learning.<h3>Responsibilities</h3><div>Your Work &nbsp;In this role, you will: &nbsp;<ul><li>Design, build, and maintain end-to-end application features across UI, API, and data layers</li><li>Develop secure, testable, and maintainable code aligned with modern architectural patterns</li><li>Implement system integrations and manage reliable data models for distributed components</li><li>Ensure applications are cloud-ready and compatible with established CI/CD workflows</li><li>Contribute to application logging, monitoring, and diagnostics to support operational visibility</li><li>Leverage AI tools to enhance productivity, code quality, and documentation, while critically applying outputs</li><li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate requirements into scalable technical solutions and take ownership of delivered components &nbsp;</li></ul></div><h3>Qualifications</h3><div>Your Knowledge and Experience &nbsp;<ul><li>5+ years of experience in full stack development</li><li>BA/BS or equivalent IT experience</li><li>Proficiency in modern front-end frameworks (React, Vue, Angular or similar) and JavaScript/TypeScript</li><li>Experience building backend services and APIs using .NET, Java, Node.js, Python, or similar technologies</li><li>Strong knowledge of SQL (e.g., MS SQL Server, Oracle) and/or NoSQL databases and RESTful integrations</li><li>Experience developing cloud-native applications (Azure preferred; AWS/GCP acceptable)</li><li>Familiarity with containerization (e.g., Docker)</li><li>Familiarity using Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Ansible, Bicep, ARM, Terraform) to provision and manage cloud resources</li><li>Working knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and version control systems (e.g., GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket)</li><li>Experience using AI-assisted coding tools in professional software development (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Claude, or similar)</li><li>Experience working in regulated environments (e.g., healthcare) preferred</li><li>Familiarity with healthcare interoperability standards or enterprise healthcare platforms (e.g., Epic) preferred &nbsp;</li><li>End-to-end ownership mindset – thinks about UI, logic, and data as one cohesive system</li><li>Engineering pragmatism – balances ideal architecture with delivery speed and business value</li><li>AI-augmented builder – leverages AI tools effectively while maintaining strong engineering judgment</li><li>Effective collaboration with product, design, QA, security, and platform teams</li><li>Ability to operate in dynamic, evolving environments with shifting priorities</li><li>Clear communication of technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders&nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;HybridThis role requires employees to be in-office based on our hybrid workplace model, balancing purposeful in-person collaboration with flexibility. For most teams, this means coming into the office two days each week.Employees living more than 50 miles from an office location will work with their manager to determine in-office time based on business need.&nbsp;#LI-JA1</div><h3>About Company</h3><div>About Stellarus and the Ascendiun Family of Companies
Stellarus, launched in January 2025, is designed to scale innovative healthcare solutions that support customers in creating a health care experience deserving of their family, friends, and neighbors.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; 
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 Stellarus is part of a family of organizations that is overseen by a nonprofit corporate entity named Ascendiun. The Ascendiun Family of Companies also includes Blue Shield of California and its subsidiary, Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan and Altais, a clinical services company.&nbsp;
Stellarus’ vision is to empower its customers to create a healthcare experience that is worthy of their family, friends, and neighbors. Stellarus’ objective is to offer innovative, modern, scalable solutions that challenge the health care status quo. This very closely aligns with Blue Shield of California’s vision by using innovation to improve quality, affordability, and experience for members.&nbsp; &nbsp;
To achieve our mission, we foster an environment where all employees can thrive and contribute fully to address the needs of the various communities we serve. We are committed to creating and maintaining a supportive workplace that upholds our values and advances our goals.
Our Values:&nbsp;
At Stellarus, our core values of agility, trust, drive, courage and service shape our approach to developing innovative product offerings.

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 Our&nbsp;Workplace Model:&nbsp;
 We believe in fostering a workplace environment that balances purposeful in-person collaboration with flexibility - providing clear expectations while respecting the diverse needs of our workforce. Our&nbsp;workplace model&nbsp;is designed around intentional in-person interaction, collaboration, connection,&nbsp;creativity&nbsp;and flexibility:
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 For most teams, this means coming into the office two days per week.</li>
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 Employees living more than 50 miles from an office location, out of state employees, and employees in certain member-facing roles should work with their manager to determine in-office time based on business need.</li>
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 For employees with medical conditions that may impact their ability to work in-office, we are committed to engaging in an interactive process and providing reasonable accommodations to ensure their work environment is conducive to their success and well-being.</li>
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Physical Requirements:
Office Environment - roles involving part to full time schedule in Office Environment. Based in our physical offices and work from home office/deskwork - Activity level: Sedentary, frequency most of work day.
<a href="https://www.blueshieldca.com/physical-job-requirements" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Please click here for further physical requirement detail.</a>&nbsp;
Equal Employment Opportunity:
External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest records and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, State and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability status and any other classification protected by Federal, State and local laws.</div>

Application Developer, Senior

Application Developer

5+ years full stack development; BA/BS; front-end frameworks; backend APIs in .NET/Java/Node.js/Python; SQL/NoSQL; cloud-native (Azure preferred); Docker; IaC; CI/CD; AI coding tools; healthcare experience preferred.

Your Role &nbsp;As a Full Stack Engineer in the healthcare space, you’ll architect seamless, mission‑critical applications that clinicians and patients depend on. From polished interfaces to high‑performance backends, you’ll shape technology that improves care delivery and enhances lives.Our leadership model is about developing great leaders at all levels and creating opportunities for our people to grow – personally, professionally, and financially. We are looking for leaders that are energized by creative and critical thinking, building and sustaining high-performing teams, getting results the right way, and fostering continuous learning.<h3>Responsibilities</h3><div>Your Work &nbsp;In this role, you will: &nbsp;<ul><li>Design, build, and maintain end-to-end application features across UI, API, and data layers</li><li>Develop secure, testable, and maintainable code aligned with modern architectural patterns</li><li>Implement system integrations and manage reliable data models for distributed components</li><li>Ensure applications are cloud-ready and compatible with established CI/CD workflows</li><li>Contribute to application logging, monitoring, and diagnostics to support operational visibility</li><li>Leverage AI tools to enhance productivity, code quality, and documentation, while critically applying outputs</li><li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate requirements into scalable technical solutions and take ownership of delivered components &nbsp;</li></ul></div><h3>Qualifications</h3><div>Your Knowledge and Experience&nbsp;&nbsp;<ul><li>7+ years of experience in full stack development</li><li>BA/BS or equivalent IT experience</li><li>Proficiency in modern front-end frameworks (React, Vue, Angular or similar) and JavaScript/TypeScript</li><li>Experience building backend services and APIs using .NET, Java, Node.js, Python, or similar technologies</li><li>Strong knowledge of SQL (e.g., MS SQL Server, Oracle) and/or NoSQL databases and RESTful integrations</li><li>Experience developing cloud-native applications (Azure preferred; AWS/GCP acceptable)</li><li>Familiarity with containerization (e.g., Docker)</li><li>Familiarity using Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Ansible, Bicep, ARM, Terraform) to provision and manage cloud resources</li><li>Working knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and version control systems (e.g., GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket)</li><li>Experience using AI-assisted coding tools in professional software development (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Claude, or similar)</li><li>Experience working in regulated environments (e.g., healthcare) preferred</li><li>Familiarity with healthcare interoperability standards or enterprise healthcare platforms (e.g., Epic) preferred &nbsp;</li><li>End-to-end ownership mindset – thinks about UI, logic, and data as one cohesive system</li><li>Engineering pragmatism – balances ideal architecture with delivery speed and business value</li><li>AI-augmented builder – leverages AI tools effectively while maintaining strong engineering judgment</li><li>Effective collaboration with product, design, QA, security, and platform teams</li><li>Ability to operate in dynamic, evolving environments with shifting priorities</li><li>Clear communication of technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders&nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;HybridThis role requires employees to be in-office based on our hybrid workplace model, balancing purposeful in-person collaboration with flexibility. For most teams, this means coming into the office two days each week.Employees living more than 50 miles from an office location will work with their manager to determine in-office time based on business need.&nbsp;#LI-JA1</div><h3>About Company</h3><div>About Stellarus and the Ascendiun Family of Companies
Stellarus, launched in January 2025, is designed to scale innovative healthcare solutions that support customers in creating a health care experience deserving of their family, friends, and neighbors.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; 
 &nbsp; 
 Stellarus is part of a family of organizations that is overseen by a nonprofit corporate entity named Ascendiun. The Ascendiun Family of Companies also includes Blue Shield of California and its subsidiary, Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan and Altais, a clinical services company.&nbsp;
Stellarus’ vision is to empower its customers to create a healthcare experience that is worthy of their family, friends, and neighbors. Stellarus’ objective is to offer innovative, modern, scalable solutions that challenge the health care status quo. This very closely aligns with Blue Shield of California’s vision by using innovation to improve quality, affordability, and experience for members.&nbsp; &nbsp;
To achieve our mission, we foster an environment where all employees can thrive and contribute fully to address the needs of the various communities we serve. We are committed to creating and maintaining a supportive workplace that upholds our values and advances our goals.
Our Values:&nbsp;
At Stellarus, our core values of agility, trust, drive, courage and service shape our approach to developing innovative product offerings.

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 Our&nbsp;Workplace Model:&nbsp;
 We believe in fostering a workplace environment that balances purposeful in-person collaboration with flexibility - providing clear expectations while respecting the diverse needs of our workforce. Our&nbsp;workplace model&nbsp;is designed around intentional in-person interaction, collaboration, connection,&nbsp;creativity&nbsp;and flexibility:
 <ul>
 <li>
 For most teams, this means coming into the office two days per week.</li>
 <li>
 Employees living more than 50 miles from an office location, out of state employees, and employees in certain member-facing roles should work with their manager to determine in-office time based on business need.</li>
 <li>
 For employees with medical conditions that may impact their ability to work in-office, we are committed to engaging in an interactive process and providing reasonable accommodations to ensure their work environment is conducive to their success and well-being.</li>
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 The Company reserves the right to&nbsp;require&nbsp;more presence in the office based on business needs, and requirements are subject to change with periodic reviews.
 
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Physical Requirements:
Office Environment - roles involving part to full time schedule in Office Environment. Based in our physical offices and work from home office/deskwork - Activity level: Sedentary, frequency most of work day.
<a href="https://www.blueshieldca.com/physical-job-requirements" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Please click here for further physical requirement detail.</a>&nbsp;
Equal Employment Opportunity:
External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest records and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, State and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability status and any other classification protected by Federal, State and local laws.</div>

Application Developer, Consultant

7+ years in full stack development; BA/BS or equivalent IT experience; front-end frameworks React/Vue/Angular; backend with .NET/Java/Node.js/Python; SQL/NoSQL and REST; cloud-native apps (Azure preferred; AWS/GCP OK); Docker; IaC (Terraform/Ansible/Bicep/ARM); CI/CD and Git; AI-assisted coding tools; healthcare experience preferred

Your Role &nbsp;As a Full Stack Engineer in the healthcare space, you’ll architect seamless, mission‑critical applications that clinicians and patients depend on. From polished interfaces to high‑performance backends, you’ll shape technology that improves care delivery and enhances lives.Our leadership model is about developing great leaders at all levels and creating opportunities for our people to grow – personally, professionally, and financially. We are looking for leaders that are energized by creative and critical thinking, building and sustaining high-performing teams, getting results the right way, and fostering continuous learning.&nbsp;<h3>Responsibilities</h3><div>Your Work &nbsp;In this role, you will: &nbsp;<ul><li>Design, build, and maintain end-to-end application features across UI, API, and data layers</li><li>Develop secure, testable, and maintainable code aligned with modern architectural patterns</li><li>Implement system integrations and manage reliable data models for distributed components</li><li>Ensure applications are cloud-ready and compatible with established CI/CD workflows</li><li>Contribute to application logging, monitoring, and diagnostics to support operational visibility</li><li>Leverage AI tools to enhance productivity, code quality, and documentation, while critically applying outputs</li><li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate requirements into scalable technical solutions and take ownership of delivered components &nbsp;</li></ul></div><h3>Qualifications</h3><div>Your Knowledge and Experience &nbsp;<ul><li>10+ years of experience in full stack development</li><li>BA/BS in Computer Science or equivalent</li><li>Proficiency in modern front-end frameworks (React, Vue, Angular or similar) and JavaScript/TypeScript</li><li>Experience building backend services and APIs using .NET, Java, Node.js, Python, or similar technologies</li><li>Strong knowledge of SQL (e.g., MS SQL Server, Oracle) and/or NoSQL databases and RESTful integrations</li><li>Experience developing cloud-native applications (Azure preferred; AWS/GCP acceptable)</li><li>Familiarity with containerization (e.g., Docker)</li><li>Familiarity using Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Ansible, Bicep, ARM, Terraform) to provision and manage cloud resources</li><li>Working knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and version control systems (e.g., GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket)</li><li>Experience using AI-assisted coding tools in professional software development (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Claude, or similar)</li><li>Experience working in regulated environments (e.g., healthcare) preferred</li><li>Familiarity with healthcare interoperability standards or enterprise healthcare platforms (e.g., Epic) preferred &nbsp;</li><li>End-to-end ownership mindset – thinks about UI, logic, and data as one cohesive system</li><li>Engineering pragmatism – balances ideal architecture with delivery speed and business value</li><li>AI-augmented builder – leverages AI tools effectively while maintaining strong engineering judgment</li><li>Effective collaboration with product, design, QA, security, and platform teams</li><li>Ability to operate in dynamic, evolving environments with shifting priorities</li><li>Clear communication of technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders&nbsp;</li></ul></div><h3>About Company</h3><div>About Stellarus and the Ascendiun Family of Companies
Stellarus, launched in January 2025, is designed to scale innovative healthcare solutions that support customers in creating a health care experience deserving of their family, friends, and neighbors.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; 
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 Stellarus is part of a family of organizations that is overseen by a nonprofit corporate entity named Ascendiun. The Ascendiun Family of Companies also includes Blue Shield of California and its subsidiary, Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan and Altais, a clinical services company.&nbsp;
Stellarus’ vision is to empower its customers to create a healthcare experience that is worthy of their family, friends, and neighbors. Stellarus’ objective is to offer innovative, modern, scalable solutions that challenge the health care status quo. This very closely aligns with Blue Shield of California’s vision by using innovation to improve quality, affordability, and experience for members.&nbsp; &nbsp;
To achieve our mission, we foster an environment where all employees can thrive and contribute fully to address the needs of the various communities we serve. We are committed to creating and maintaining a supportive workplace that upholds our values and advances our goals.
Our Values:&nbsp;
At Stellarus, our core values of agility, trust, drive, courage and service shape our approach to developing innovative product offerings.

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 Our&nbsp;Workplace Model:&nbsp;
 We believe in fostering a workplace environment that balances purposeful in-person collaboration with flexibility - providing clear expectations while respecting the diverse needs of our workforce. Our&nbsp;workplace model&nbsp;is designed around intentional in-person interaction, collaboration, connection,&nbsp;creativity&nbsp;and flexibility:
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 For most teams, this means coming into the office two days per week.</li>
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 Employees living more than 50 miles from an office location, out of state employees, and employees in certain member-facing roles should work with their manager to determine in-office time based on business need.</li>
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Physical Requirements:
Office Environment - roles involving part to full time schedule in Office Environment. Based in our physical offices and work from home office/deskwork - Activity level: Sedentary, frequency most of work day.
<a href="https://www.blueshieldca.com/physical-job-requirements" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Please click here for further physical requirement detail.</a>&nbsp;
Equal Employment Opportunity:
External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest records and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, State and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability status and any other classification protected by Federal, State and local laws.</div>

Application Developer, Principal

10+ years in full stack development; BA/BS in Computer Science or equivalent; front-end frameworks; backend services; databases; cloud-native apps; CI/CD; AI-assisted coding tools; healthcare experience preferred.

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