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# Associate Software Engineer

- **Company:** Highmark Inc.
- **Location:** Hartford, CT, United States
- **Salary:** $68,400.0 - $105,900.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Software Applications, JIRA, HTML5, Unit Testing, C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), COBOL (Programming Language), Code Review, Computer Engineering, Data Structures, IBM DB2, Software Design Patterns, Django Web Framework, Fault Tolerance, Job Control Language (JCL), IBM Mainframe, JSON, Python (Programming Language), Microsoft Visual Studio, Node.Js, NoSQL, Objective-C (Programming Language), Scrum Methodology, Software Engineering, Web Services, Google Cloud, ReactJS, Flask (Web Framework), Software Application Programming, Generative AI, AngularJS, Information Technology, Build Process, Software Coding, Software Version Control, Programming Languages
- **Published:** August 28, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.techcareers.com/job.asp?id=3367838219&tx=FK5956FFI&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54

## About the Role

Required

 * Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or closely related field

Preferred

 * Master's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a related field

EXPERIENCE

Required

 * 1 year proficiency in design and analysis of algorithms, data structures, and design patterns in the building and deploying of scalable; highly available systems

To include

 * 1 years experience in at least one modern programming languages (Java, Python, JavaScript, ACE, IIB/ITX, Informatica preferred), and experience with at least two of the following: React, Angular v4+, NodeJS, NoSQL databases, HTML5, CSS, Google Cloud Platform or Amazon Web Services.
 * 1 years of understanding of web services technologies such as REST, HTTPS, JSON

Preferred

 * 3 years with one or more general purpose programming languages including but not limited to: Java, Python (Django/Flask), C/C++, C#, Objective C, JavaScript, or Go, * 3 years in defining system architectures and exploring technical feasibility trade-offs for optimizing short term execution while planning for long term technical capabilities
 * 3 years of working with a variety of technology systems, designing solutions or developing applications in healthcare
 * 3 years of translating design mockups, prototypes and user stories into working applications
 * 3 years of ability to produce code that is fault-tolerant, efficient, and maintainable
 * 1 years experience in at least one modern programming languages (Java, Python, JavaScript), and experience with at least two of the following: React, Angular v4+, NodeJS, NoSQL databases, HTML5, CSS, Web Services.
 * 1 year of understanding of web services technologies such as REST, HTTPS, JSON
 * Understanding of IBM Mainframe technology, COBOL, JCL, DB2
 * Have experience with Generative AI and understanding of ethical utilization of AI tools.
 * Have experience with Visual Studio Code IDE
 * Interest and ability to learn other programming languages as needed
 * Demonstrated ability to achieve stretch goals in a highly innovative and fast paced environment
 * Have experience working with agile methodology of scrum
 * Strong sense of ownership, urgency, and drive
 * Demonstrated passion for user experience and improving usability, * Demonstrated ability to achieve stretch goals in a highly innovative and fast paced environment
 * Have experience working with agile methodology of scrum
 * Interest and ability to learn other programming languages as needed
 * Knowledge of professional software engineering practices & best practices for the full software development life cycle, including coding standards, unit testing, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations
 * Strong track record in designing and implementing large scale consumer facing applications
 * Strong sense of ownership, urgency, and drive
 * Demonstrated passion for user experience and improving usability
 * Experience and willingness to mentor junior engineers and help develop their skills and leadership

Language (Other than English), Lifting: up to 10 pounds

Constantly

Lifting: 10 to 25 pounds

Rarely

Lifting: 25 to 50 pounds

## Description

* Responsible for designing and creating engineering specifications for software applications and programs. Responsible for writing code that adheres to coding standards. Perform code reviews.
 * Responsible for idea generation, exploring and suggesting appropriate technical solutions to achieve the required product features, as well as monitoring technical process against project plan while safeguarding functionality, scalability and performance.
 * Part of an agile work team and responsible for participating in all scrum ceremonies, assisting in sprint planning and completing required sprints in the development through final execution of software applications/programs. Communicate any issues/blockers to the Scrum Master in a timely manner.
 * Help in story creation (i.e. DoD, Acceptance Criteria, estimation). Creates Tasks for their stories in applicable software (ex: RTC or Jira), and updates status and assignment accordingly
 * Monitor work against production schedule and provide progress updates and report any issues or technical difficulties to senior developers/principals on a regular basis.
 * Other duties as assigned or requested.


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