Job Description
Awarded a Healthiest Employer, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona aims to fulfill its mission to inspire health and make it easy. AZ Blue offers a variety of health insurance products and services to meet the diverse needs of individuals, families, and small and large businesses as well as providing information and tools to help individuals make better health decisions.
We are hiring for a future start date of 1/1/2025.
This position is hybrid within the state of AZ only.
This hybrid work opportunity requires residency, and work to be performed, within the State of Arizona.
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
The ideal candidate will have experience in data operations, data management, and data engineering. They will be responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of our data-driven initiatives.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Required Work Experience
1 year of college-level coursework or internship in Computer Science, Information Technology, Programming, Query Design, Data Operations or Data Engineering
Required Education
High-School Diploma or GED in general field of study
Required Licenses
N/A
Required Certifications
N/A
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preferred Work Experience
2 years of college-level coursework or internship in Computer Science, Information Technology, Programming, Query Design, Data Operations or Data Engineering
Preferred Education
Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, Business, or related field
Preferred Licenses
N/A
Preferred Certifications
Technical Certifications in programming languages
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Entry Level -
Performs job functions under close supervision or peer review
With assistance from other team members, maintain and develop basic-level systems and programs.
Participate in the development, review, and creation of documentation used to support associated systems.
Design and code basic-level systems, programs, and interfaces, using the appropriate structured programming techniques and programming languages.
Develop and maintain databases.
Create logic, system, and program flows.
Write and execute unit test plans. Track and resolve any processing issues.
Participate in small to medium projects.
Create ad-hoc reports for internal and external customers.
Research, respond to, and finalize questions or requests for research received from internal customers.
Participate in the review of code and/or systems for proper design standards, content and functionality.
Assist with development and delivery of presentations to staff and management
Participate in all aspects of the Systems Development Life Cycle
Analyze files and map data from one system to another
Adheres to established source control versioning policies and procedures
Meet timeliness and accuracy goals.
Communicates status of work assignments to stakeholders and management.
Participate or lead medium projects.
Track and resolve processing problems, coordinating with all appropriate areas
Assist Users/Analysts with the development of system interface specifications
Develop, write and implement processing requirements and post implementation review
Develop time and cost estimates and system modification schedules.
Create and deliver presentations to staff and management.
Maintain code base and configuration in development and test system environments
ALL LEVELS
Ability to perform the essential functions of any lower levels and mentor employees in those levels.
The position requires a full-time work schedule. Full-time is defined as working at least 40 hours per week, plus any additional hours, including evening and weekend hours, as requested or as needed to meet business requirements.
Perform all other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES
Required Job Skills
(Applies to All Levels)
Knowledge of query design and ad-hoc report creation tools.
Mathematics analysis and inductive reasoning skills.
Programming languages (Java & JavaScript preferred) and coding ability sufficient to meet the requirements at each level of responsibility, as defined in departmental documentation.
Knowledge of object-oriented analysis and design, structured programming, data mapping, and testing.
Required Professional Competencies
(Applies to All Levels)
Strong analytical skills to support independent and effective decisions.
Perserverance in the face of resistance or setbacks
Strong verbal and written communications skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group, executives, managers, and subject matter experts.
Ability to prioritize tasks and work with multiple priorities, sometimes under limited time constraints.
Effective interpersonal skills and ability to maintain positive working relationship with others. Systems research and analysis. Ability to write and present business documentation. (Applies to Level 4)
Experience working with and managing third parties (Applies to Levels 3 - 4)
Required Leadership Experience and Competencies
Ability to take appropriate risks, using available data
Ability to build synergy with a diverse team in an ever-changing environment
PREFERRED COMPETENCIES
Preferred Job Skills
(Applies to All Levels)
Intermediate skills with spreadsheet, flowcharting, presentation, word processing, and database software.
Advanced knowledge and experience with database, programming, and documentation.
Knowledge of HIPAA security and privacy standards.
Preferred Professional Competencies
Ability to work with ambiguous and conflicting information while keeping focused on the end goal.
Preferred Leadership Experience and Competencies
N/A
Our Commitment
AZ Blue does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected group.
Thank you for your interest in Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona. For more information on our company, see azblue.com. If interested in this position, please apply. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
Job Tags
Full time, Work experience placement, Internship, Afternoon shift,