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Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas

Garmin

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Are you ready to make a difference? Choose to work for one of the most trusted companies in Kansas.Why Join Us?<ul><li>Make a Positive Impact: Your work will directly contribute to the health and well-being of Kansans.</li><li>Family Comes First: Total rewards package that promotes the idea of family first for all employees. Paid vacation and sick leave with paid maternity and paternity available immediately upon hire</li><li>Professional Growth Opportunities: Advance your career with ongoing training and development programs.</li><li>Dynamic Work Environment: Collaborate with a team of passionate and driven individuals in a work environment that promotes flexibility.</li><li>Trust and Stability: Work for one of the most trusted companies in Kansas with over 80 years of commitment, compassion and community.</li><li>Inclusive Work Environment: We pride ourselves on fostering a workplace where everyone is valued and respected.</li></ul>Benefits &amp; Perks<ul><li>Base compensation is only one component of your competitive Total Rewards package<ul><li>Incentive pay program (EPIP)</li><li>Health/Vision/Dental insurance</li><li>6 weeks paid parental leave for new mothers and fathers</li><li>Fertility/Adoption assistance</li><li>2 weeks paid caregiver leave</li><li>401(k) plan matching up to 5%</li><li>Tuition reimbursement</li><li>Health &amp; fitness benefits, discounts and resources</li></ul></li></ul>Job Summary The IT Application Developer will write, debug, and maintain source code for software applications. This role collaborates closely with business analysts to ensure a clear understanding of requirements, works alongside other developers to ensure seamless integration of code, and coordinates with application testers to support their testing efforts and address any bugs. This role is also responsible for participating in testing and ensuring that code meets performance standards.“This position is eligible to work remotely, hybrid or onsite in accordance with our Telecommuting Policy. Applicants must reside in Kansas or Missouri or be willing to relocate as a condition of employment.”What you’ll do<ul><li>Design, develop, test, and deploy scalable and secure application solutions.</li><li>Analyze user requirements and translate them into technical specifications.</li><li>Perform maintenance and enhancements to existing applications.</li><li>Collaborate with business analysts, QA testers, and other developers in an Agile development environment.</li><li>Troubleshoot and resolve application issues, bugs, and performance bottlenecks.</li><li>Ensure code quality through unit testing and peer code reviews.</li><li>Participate in design and architecture discussions.</li><li>Maintain documentation of systems, processes, and technical specifications.</li><li>Stay current with emerging technologies and recommend improvements.</li></ul>What you need<ul><li>High school diploma or equivalent required.</li><li>Bachelor&#39;s degree or completion of a Computer Science program from a Technical Trade School preferred.</li><li>Developer II - Minimum of 2 years of application development experience with a thorough knowledge of at least one programming language.</li><li>Developer III - Minimum of 5 years of application development experience with a thorough knowledge of at least one programming language.</li><li>Lead Developer - Minimum of 8 years of application development experience with a thorough knowledge of at least one programming language and familiarity with other langues.</li><li>Training in ITIL, COBIT, and Agile is preferred.</li><li>Proven experience delivering high-quality solutions in Java EE development environments preferred. Relevant Technologies include:<ul><li>Eclipse, IntelliJ</li><li>APIs - EJB, RESTful, APIM, Ready API, Postman</li><li>Change / Release Management – GitLab</li><li>Frameworks / Application Servers - Spring Boot, Spring Batch, WebSphere, Liberty, Maven, JPA, Jenkins, JSF</li><li>Project / Time Management - Rally, SBM</li><li>Methodology – Agile</li><li>Misc.- DB2 z/OS, SQL, JUnit, Okta, oAuth2 </li></ul></li></ul><ul><li>Ability to translate user specifications into written code.</li><li>Knowledge of data access methods to create, read, update, and delete data.</li><li>Awareness of industry architecture.</li><li>Familiarity with utility usage and tools.</li><li>Familiarity with System Development Life Cycle (SDLC).</li><li>Basic understanding of database concepts.</li><li>Awareness of technical trends.</li><li>Ability to utilize versioning tools.</li></ul>CompensationThese positions can be hired at Developer II, III or Lead, based on education, skills and experience.Developer II$82,480 - $103,100Exempt Grade IT&amp;S 15Developer III$94,400 - $118,000Exempt Grade IT&amp;S 16Lead Developer$108,640 - $135,800Exempt Grade IT&amp;S 17<ul><li>Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas offers excellent competitive compensation with the goal of retaining and growing talented team members. The compensation range for this role is a good faith estimate, it is estimated based on what a successful candidate might be paid.  All offers presented to candidates are carefully reviewed to ensure fair, equitable pay by offering competitive wages that align with the individual&#39;s skills, education, experience, and training. The range may vary above or below the stated amounts.</li></ul>Our Commitment to Connection and BelongingAt Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, we are committed to fostering a culture of connection and belonging, where mutual respect is at the foundation of our workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, belief, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military or veteran status, family or parental status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas conducts pre-employment drug screening, criminal conviction check, employment verifications and education as part of a conditional offer of employment.

Developer - Java

Java Developer

Java/JEE developer with experience in Java EE, Spring, and REST APIs; BS in CS preferred; ITIL/Agile training preferred; multiple seniority levels from Developer II to Lead.

Are you ready to make a difference? Choose to work for one of the most trusted companies in Kansas.Why Join Us?<ul><li>Make a Positive Impact: Your work will directly contribute to the health and well-being of Kansans.</li><li>Family Comes First: Total rewards package that promotes the idea of family first for all employees. Paid vacation and sick leave with paid maternity and paternity available immediately upon hire</li><li>Professional Growth Opportunities: Advance your career with ongoing training and development programs.</li><li>Dynamic Work Environment: Collaborate with a team of passionate and driven individuals in a work environment that promotes flexibility.</li><li>Trust and Stability: Work for one of the most trusted companies in Kansas with over 80 years of commitment, compassion and community.</li><li>Inclusive Work Environment: We pride ourselves on fostering a workplace where everyone is valued and respected.</li></ul>Benefits &amp; Perks<ul><li>Base compensation is only one component of your competitive Total Rewards package<ul><li>Incentive pay program (EPIP)</li><li>Health/Vision/Dental insurance</li><li>6 weeks paid parental leave for new mothers and fathers</li><li>Fertility/Adoption assistance</li><li>2 weeks paid caregiver leave</li><li>401(k) plan matching up to 5%</li><li>Tuition reimbursement</li><li>Health &amp; fitness benefits, discounts and resources</li></ul></li></ul>Job Summary The IT Application Developer will write, debug, and maintain source code for software applications. This role collaborates closely with business analysts to ensure a clear understanding of requirements, works alongside other developers to ensure seamless integration of code, and coordinates with application testers to support their testing efforts and address any bugs. This role is also responsible for participating in testing and ensuring that code meets performance standards.“This position is eligible to work remotely, hybrid or onsite in accordance with our Telecommuting Policy. Applicants must reside in Kansas or Missouri or be willing to relocate as a condition of employment.”What you’ll do <ul><li>Design, develop, test, and deploy scalable and secure application solutions.</li><li>Analyze user requirements and translate them into technical specifications.</li><li>Perform maintenance and enhancements to existing applications.</li><li>Collaborate with business analysts, QA testers, and other developers in an Agile development environment.</li><li>Troubleshoot and resolve application issues, bugs, and performance bottlenecks.</li><li>Ensure code quality through unit testing and peer code reviews.</li><li>Participate in design and architecture discussions.</li><li>Maintain documentation of systems, processes, and technical specifications.</li><li>Stay current with emerging technologies and recommend improvements.</li></ul>What you need <ul><li>High school diploma or equivalent required.</li><li>Bachelor&#39;s degree or completion of a Computer Science program from a Technical Trade School preferred.</li><li>Developer II - Minimum of 2 years of application development experience with a thorough knowledge of at least one programming language.</li><li>Developer III - Minimum of 5 years of application development experience with a thorough knowledge of at least one programming language.</li><li>Lead Developer - Minimum of 8 years of application development experience with a thorough knowledge of at least one programming language and familiarity with other langues.</li><li>Training in ITIL, COBIT, and Agile is preferred.</li><li>Proven experience delivering high-quality solutions in Java development environments preferred. Relevant Technologies include:<ul><li>Eclipse, IntelliJ</li><li>Java EE development Stack (EJB, JPA, JAX-RS, JAXB, JSF 1.x-2.x, JSR-352)</li><li>APIs - EJB, RESTful, APIM, OKTA, oAuth2, Ready API, Postman</li><li>Change / Release Management – GitLab</li><li>Frameworks / Application Servers - Spring Boot, WebSphere, Liberty, Maven, JPA, Jenkins, JSF</li><li>Project / Time Management - Rally, SBM</li><li>Methodology – Agile</li><li>Quality Assurance - JUnit testing, Sonar</li><li>Database - SQL, DB2 </li></ul></li></ul><ul><li>Ability to translate user specifications into written code.</li><li>Knowledge of data access methods to create, read, update, and delete data.</li><li>Awareness of industry architecture.</li><li>Familiarity with utility usage and tools.</li><li>Familiarity with System Development Life Cycle (SDLC).</li><li>Basic understanding of database concepts.</li><li>Awareness of technical trends.</li><li>Ability to utilize versioning tools.</li></ul>CompensationThese positions can be hired at Developer II, III or Lead, based on education, skills and experience.Developer II$82,480 - $103,100Exempt Grade IT&amp;S 15Developer III$94,400 - $118,000Exempt Grade IT&amp;S 16Lead Developer$108,640 - $135,800Exempt Grade IT&amp;S 17<ul><li>Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas offers excellent competitive compensation with the goal of retaining and growing talented team members. The compensation range for this role is a good faith estimate, it is estimated based on what a successful candidate might be paid.  All offers presented to candidates are carefully reviewed to ensure fair, equitable pay by offering competitive wages that align with the individual&#39;s skills, education, experience, and training. The range may vary above or below the stated amounts.</li></ul>Our Commitment to Connection and BelongingAt Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, we are committed to fostering a culture of connection and belonging, where mutual respect is at the foundation of our workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, belief, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military or veteran status, family or parental status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas conducts pre-employment drug screening, criminal conviction check, employment verifications and education as part of a conditional offer of employment.

Developer

High school diploma required; Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field preferred; 2+ years Java development for Developer II, 5+ years for Developer III, 8+ years for Lead; strong Java, API, and Agile experience.

Are you ready to make a difference? Choose to work for one of the most trusted companies in Kansas.Why Join Us?<ul><li>Make a Positive Impact: Your work will directly contribute to the health and well-being of Kansans.</li><li>Family Comes First: Total rewards package that promotes the idea of family first for all employees. Paid vacation and sick leave with paid maternity and paternity available immediately upon hire</li><li>Professional Growth Opportunities: Advance your career with ongoing training and development programs.</li><li>Dynamic Work Environment: Collaborate with a team of passionate and driven individuals in a work environment that promotes flexibility.</li><li>Trust and Stability: Work for one of the most trusted companies in Kansas with over 80 years of commitment, compassion and community.</li><li>Inclusive Work Environment: We pride ourselves on fostering a workplace where everyone is valued and respected.</li></ul>Benefits &amp; Perks<ul><li>Base compensation is only one component of your competitive Total Rewards package<ul><li>Incentive pay program (EPIP)</li><li>Health/Vision/Dental insurance</li><li>6 weeks paid parental leave for new mothers and fathers</li><li>Fertility/Adoption assistance</li><li>2 weeks paid caregiver leave</li><li>401(k) plan matching up to 5%</li><li>Tuition reimbursement</li><li>Health &amp; fitness benefits, discounts and resources</li></ul></li></ul>Job Summary The Manager of Application Development leads a team of developers and technical professionals responsible for designing, developing, and supporting enterprise applications in a dynamic health insurance environment. This role ensures alignment with strategic business objectives, technology standards, and compliance requirements. The manager partners with business units, product teams, and IT leadership to deliver secure, scalable, and innovative solutions that improve member and provider experiences.“This position is eligible to work remotely, hybrid or onsite in accordance with our Telecommuting Policy.”What you’ll do <ul><li>Oversee full software development lifecycle (SDLC) for health insurance systems, including enrollment, claims, provider networks, and customer portals.</li><li>Lead application modernization efforts, including cloud migration or refactoring monolithic systems into microservices.</li><li>Collaborate with business and product teams to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions.</li><li>Ensure adherence to regulatory and security standards (e.g., HIPAA, HITRUST).</li><li>Drive adoption of best practices in coding, testing, DevOps, and Agile delivery.</li><li>Manage resource allocation, project timelines, and development budgets.</li><li>Evaluate and implement new tools, technologies, and architectures to optimize application performance.</li><li>Coordinate with infrastructure, data, and cybersecurity teams to ensure system integrity and scalability.</li><li>Resolve complex technical issues and lead root cause analysis to prevent recurrence.</li><li>Regularly influence, update and report to senior IT leadership and business stakeholders; Influence cross-functional stakeholders, including product, compliance, and operations teams.</li><li>Accountable for performance monitoring, policy enforcement, termination process, disciplinary action, hiring, compliance and team development. Maintaining accurate records of all hiring, firing and disciplinary action. </li></ul>What you need Knowledge/Skills/Abilities<ul><li>Strong understanding of healthcare systems and regulatory compliance (HIPAA, CMS, etc.).</li><li>Proficiency in modern development frameworks (e.g., .NET, Java, Angular, React) and database technologies (SQL, NoSQL).</li><li>Experience with API integration, microservices, and cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS).</li><li>Demonstrated leadership in Agile methodologies, including Scrum or SAFe.</li><li>Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.</li><li>Strong analytical skills to drive data-based decision-making, problem-solving and critical-thinking with a solution-oriented mindset and focus on business outcomes. </li><li>Effective communication and interpersonal skills across technical and non-technical audiences.</li><li>Experience in application security and vulnerability remediation.</li><li>Familiarity with DevOps tools (CI/CD pipelines, source control, automated testing).</li><li>Business acumen in payer operations such as claims processing, EDI, or member engagement systems.</li></ul>Education and Experience: <ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field preferred</li><li>Requires at least 10 years of experience in Information Technology and Services. At least 7 years of this experience must have been within Application Development and Support and three years of this experience must have been in a supervisory position.</li><li>Experience in the health insurance or healthcare technology sector is strongly preferred.</li></ul>Physical Requirements:<ul><li>Must be able to lift to 15 pounds at times (e.g., laptop, equipment).</li><li>Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.</li></ul>Compensation<h3>$135,440 - $169,300</h3>Exempt Grade 19<ul><li>Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas offers excellent competitive compensation with the goal of retaining and growing talented team members. The compensation range for this role is a good faith estimate, it is estimated based on what a successful candidate might be paid.  All offers presented to candidates are carefully reviewed to ensure fair, equitable pay by offering competitive wages that align with the individual&#39;s skills, education, experience, and training. The range may vary above or below the stated amounts.</li></ul>Our Commitment to Connection and BelongingAt Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, we are committed to fostering a culture of connection and belonging, where mutual respect is at the foundation of our workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, belief, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military or veteran status, family or parental status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas conducts pre-employment drug screening, criminal conviction check, employment verifications and education as part of a conditional offer of employment.

Manager Application Development & Support

Manager of Application Development and Support

Leads a team; oversee SDLC; healthcare IT; HIPAA/HITRUST; 10+ years IT; supervisory experience; remote/hybrid/onsite.

Overview We are seeking a full-time Software Engineer - OEM Airframe Lead at Garmin's U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area or at Garmin's Greater St. Louis metro area or Great Phoenix metro area. In this role, you'll be responsible for serving in a leadership capacity to integrate Garmin's products into the cockpits of industry−leading aircraft. You'll write software in C and Python, configure the flight deck to meet your customer's requirements, and integrate software for delivery to the customer. This role provides a customer−facing opportunity with aircraft Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) in addition to software engineering responsibilities. Essential Functions Creates and executes designs for small sets of new functionalities as part of a software project using C, C++, C#, Java, assembly language, or other selected languages Utilizes software engineering tools such as configuration management systems, build processes, and debuggers in the software development process May perform as a technical leader or Lead Software Engineer for derivative software project Collaborates and adds value through participation in peer code reviews, providing comments and suggestions Provides reliable solutions to a variety of problems using sound problem solving techniques Performs technical root cause analysis and outlines corrective action for given problems Contributes to technical research on new technologies Estimates level of effort, evaluates new options of similar technology, offers suggestions to improve processes, and provides feedback on some electrical design aspects Serves as a mentor to less experienced software engineers (Software Engineer 1) Software development for safety−critical airframe specific and airframe independent functionality Successfully managing OEM relationships, including: positive and proactive communication, understanding and advocating for requirements from customers, managing feedback, and ensuring expectations are appropriately calibrated with our OEM partners Develops and maintains high quality deliverables for our OEMs in alignment with their engineering, flight test, and production schedules Familiarity and understanding of how Garmin Aviation's product offerings come together as an integrated flight deck Works cross functionally with Garmin's program coordination, systems, system tests, human factors and flight operations teams to ensure all aspects of a program are tended to Basic Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Math, Physics or related field AND a minimum of 1 year relevant experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experience Excellent academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.0 as a general rule) Demonstrated proficiency and experience necessary to develop moderately complex software in C, C++, or other selected languages Proficient knowledge, utilization and mastery of relevant software engineering tools (configuration management systems, build processes, debuggers, emulators, simulators and logic analyzers) Desired Qualifications Outstanding academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.5) Previous work or internship experience in design, particularly for consumer products Garmin International is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran’s status, age or disability. This position is eligible for Garmin's benefit program. Details can be found here: Garmin Benefits

Software Engineer - OEM Airframe Lead

Software Engineer

Bachelor’s degree in CS/EE/CE/SE/AE/Math/Physics or related field; minimum 1 year experience or equivalent; GPA 3.0+; proficient in C/C++ or similar; knowledge of software engineering tools.

Overview We are seeking a full-time Lead Software QA Specialist at Garmin's U.S. headquarters in our Olathe, KS location. In this role, you will apply engineering principles across the software testing process to create automation systems, frameworks, and best practices that enhance and maintain the overall quality of the IT Dealer team’s software application systems supporting B2B functions. Ideal candidate has hands on experience with strategic planning including establishing test strategies, plans, test cases, and automation for large, complex initiatives that require coordination efforts across multiple technical and product teams. This role will serve as a leader and a mentor to other quality assurance associates and will be expected to identify and implement improvements to system testing processes and tools. Essential Functions Drive the software quality assurance lifecycle as part of the overall SDLC and team’s Agile ways of working Design, build, and maintain automation frameworks from scratch using Java and JavaScript, Playwright (for front-end UI), RESTAssured (for backend API), and Octoperf or JMeter (for load & performance). Other acceptable frameworks include Selenium, Cypress, and Postman Establish and coordinate various test strategies for different business needs with multiple technical and product teams Design and implement test plans, test cases, and validation efforts ensuring accessibility, responsive, cross-browser, and other functional testing are top of mind to meet software quality expectations prior to release Maintain test environments, continuous integration (CI) pipelines, and test assets, reviewing results and reporting issues daily Write and maintain automation utilities and supporting tools (Java-based) Manage repositories using Git, ensuring branch hygiene, code reviews, and best practices Communicate status and schedule for the system testing needs applicable to planned deliveries Provide feedback to technical teams to ensure solutions are designed to meet system testing needs Provide troubleshooting support to identify the system root cause Provide clear and sufficient details on found issues for internal or external customers Identify and implement improvements to system testing processes and guidance Provide reliable solutions to a variety of problems using sound problem solving techniques Apply a sense of urgency, commitment and focus on the right priorities to develop timely solutions Mentor, instruct, and delegate to other quality assurance team members, helping each make sound decisions and effectively solve problems Other Responsibilities Engage and lead efforts in departmental quality, strategy, tooling and experimental needs Basic Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Math, Physics or another related technology field AND a minimum of 9 year relevant experience Demonstrates knowledge of several complex integrated software system functions Demonstrates mastery of relevant tools for use in system testing Demonstrates advanced troubleshooting skills Driven problem solver with proven success in solving difficult problems Demonstrated strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills Must be team-oriented, possess a positive attitude, interested in learning and work well with others Desired Qualifications Experience in creating automation pipelines integrated with CI/CD systems (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI) Experience in security testing and visual validation Garmin International is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran's status, age or disability. This position is eligible for Garmin's benefit program. Details can be found here: Garmin Benefits

Lead Software QA Specialist (Automation)

Lead Software QA Specialist

Bachelor's degree in CS/engineering/math/physics and 9+ years' relevant QA automation experience; strong testing, automation, CI/CD, Java/JavaScript, Playwright, RESTAssured, load testing; strong communication.

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