Senior Software Engineer (Integrations and Automation) at Wellmark Inc

Des Moines, Iowa, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

19 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Integration Engineering, Automation, Workflow Design, Data Integration, Scripting, Collaboration, Leadership, Agile Methodologies, Problem Solving, Communication, Mentoring, Cloud Technologies, API Development, Software Development, Data Modeling, Continuous Learning

Industry

Insurance

Description

Company Description Why Wellmark: We are a mutual insurance company owned by our policy holders across Iowa and South Dakota, and we’ve built our reputation on over 80 years’ worth of trust. We are not motivated by profits. We are motivated by the well-being of our friends, family, and neighbors–our members. If you’re passionate about joining an organization working hard to put its members first, to provide best-in-class service, and one that is committed to sustainability and innovation, consider applying today! Why Wellmark Technology? Wellmark is building innovative, modern solutions using cutting edge technology. We are driving organizational transformation and business strategy by empowering our technology team to innovate new and elegant solutions to enhance the customer experience. Together, we are leaning into the future, owning the outcome, and driving organizational change to transform how we work. Job Description We are seeking a Sr. Software Engineer to join our Technology division within the Value Management organization. This role is ideal for an engineer who thrives at the intersection of enterprise platforms, automation, and data. As part of our transition to a product operating model and SAFe, this engineer will help shape the way our teams work by building seamless integrations, automations, and workflows across the tools that power our enterprise portfolio: Azure DevOps, BMC Helix, Planview, and our OKR management solutions. The successful candidate will bring strong experience in: Integration engineering (APIs, webhooks, SaaS connectors, middleware) Automation & workflow design within and across platforms Data integration and modeling, with a mindset of treating data as a product Scripting/programming (Python, PowerShell, JavaScript) to enable automation Collaboration & leadership, partnering across technology and business teams to deliver scalable, value-driven solutions This role goes beyond supporting a single platform — in partnership with your Tech Lead you will help with cross-platform automation and data integration, ensuring that the tools our teams use are connected, efficient, and delivering high-quality data into our enterprise data mart. If you have a passion for building integrations, orchestrating workflows, and enabling teams through automation and data, we’d love to meet you. You will assist in the development and design for highly complex solutions that are efficient and cost effective, which support Wellmark’s business and Technology initiatives. Additionally, you will ensure the product aligns with business expectations and development logic meets Wellmark standards and security requirements. While this role is approved for remote elligible, we will be focusing on talent local to Des Moines, IA first. Qualifications Preferred: Hands-on experience automating workflows in ADO (rules, service hooks, Logic Apps/Power Automate). Strong experience integrating multiple SaaS/enterprise tools via REST/SOAP APIs, webhooks, or middleware (MuleSoft, Boomi, Logic Apps, etc.). Development of end-to-end workflow automation across tools. Configured, automated, and integrated BMC Helix (or equivalent ITSM like ServiceNow). Hands-on integration/automation experience with Planview and/or OKR management systems. Proficient in Python, PowerShell, or JavaScript for automation and API calls. Familiar with dimensional models and experience aligning integration design toward data as a product initiatives. Experience working within an Agile team environment. Experience partnering with global staffing vendors to deliver projects. Required: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, MIS, or related field of study, and at least 2 years of software development experience (ex. Angular, NodeJS, TypeScript, C++, .NET, Java, SQL) OR 6 years of related and applicable experience. Strong analytical problem-solving skills. Accuracy and high attention to detail. Previous experience troubleshooting and developing creative technical solutions. Ability to provide innovative solutions to complex issues. Demonstrated experience in software development lifecycle methodologies. Big picture thinker with the ability to translate the value of the WaaS strategy to company strategy when making design and development decisions. Demonstrated, strong ability to gather information, perform necessary research needed for root cause analysis, problem definition and formulation, recommend solution implementation, verification, and ongoing optimization, using data to support recommendations and best practices. Demonstrated ability to build relationships to reach outcomes that gain the support and acceptance of all parties. Ability to communicate key information in a timely manner to the appropriate stakeholder audience with the ability to adjust communication style that will best suit the audience. Ability to communicate with and coach/mentor team members, while setting an example in maintaining a positive attitude, staying calm under pressure, being approachable, and respectful and taking responsibility for failures. Ability to thrive in fast-paced environment with changing priorities. Excellent organizational skills. Strong time management skills with the ability to set and meet established timeframes with little direction, while assuring data and information integrity. Eagerness to learn and stay current on industry trends and have a continuous learning mindset. Ability to collaborate and work as a team to accomplish goals and/or solve problems. Ability to earn trust and respect from peers, leadership, and stakeholders. Ability to learn by actively listening and applying coaching feedback. Ability to lead, support and work within a diverse development team model including global staffing, crowd sourcing, etc. Additional Information a. Provide high-level analysis and implementation of innovative, efficient, and cost-effective business solutions for multiple platforms, while utilizing information technology, business, and industry trends. b. Guide other engineers in the design, development, code testing, debugging and resolution of issues that utilize emerging technology and meet and exceed Wellmark's evolving business needs. c. Provide advanced support in the gathering of information, necessary research needed for root cause analysis, problem definition and formulation, solution implementation, verification, and ongoing optimization. Ensure analysis of defects to find root cause and guide others in the identification of potential improvement opportunities. d. Mentor, guide and problem-solve with other technology areas in the development and implementation of solutions, including how to use new or enhanced software/applications. e. Use data and cost measures (AWS, infrastructure, labor, etc.) to influence timely decisions, build consensus, and take actions to successfully deliver value or production support objectives and support benefits realization. f. Build relationships with Wellmark leaders and acts as consultant on business status, issues, process improvements and technology enhancements or capabilities. g. Participate in product reviews, estimates, and proof-of-concept activities as needed. h. Maintain awareness of industry’s best practices and standards and proactively participates in industry/knowledge reference groups relative to role. i. Other duties as assigned. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Remote Eligible: You will have the flexibility to work where you are most productive. This position is eligible to work fully remote. Depending on your location, you may still have the option to come into a Wellmark office if you wish to. Your leader may ask you to come into the office occasionally for specific meetings or other ‘moments that matter’ as well. An Equal Opportunity Employer The policy of Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield is to recruit, hire, train and promote individuals in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation due to a disability at any stage of the employment application process should contact us at [email protected] Please inform us if you meet the definition of a "Covered DoD official". At this time, Wellmark is not considering applicants for this position that require any type of immigration sponsorship (additional work authorization or permanent work authorization) now or in the future to work in the United States. This includes, but IS NOT LIMITED TO: F1-OPT, F1-CPT, H-1B, TN, L-1, J-1, etc. For additional information around work authorization needs please refer to the following resources:Nonimmigrant Workers and Green Card for Employment-Based Immigrants

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Responsibilities

The Senior Software Engineer will build seamless integrations, automations, and workflows across enterprise tools to enhance the customer experience. This role involves collaborating with technology and business teams to deliver scalable, value-driven solutions.