Systems Specialist

Designing enhancements and new business applications and/or information systems solutions through integration of technical and business requirements. Serving as technical designer to identify best solution and resulting technical specifications within limits of code environment. Linking business analyst needs and architect definition to technical solutions.

This role is responsible for leading and supporting high-profile Utilization Management (UM) and Care Management (CM) initiatives that address critical regulatory mandates and advance organizational capabilities to drive competitive advantage. The ideal candidate will quickly translate complex business and operational requirements into scalable technology solutions, with experience in modern healthcare interoperability standards and frameworks such as FHIR and Da Vinci.

Success in this role requires exceptional attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and effective communication capabilities to collaborate across external vendor partners and cross-functional internal teams, including engineering, infrastructure, and business stakeholders.

The position also supports production operations, requiring strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills to manage user incidents, participate in technical bridge calls, and support scheduled after-hours and weekend maintenance activities to ensure system stability and performance., * Bachelor Degree and 5 years Information Technology OR Technical Certification and/or College Courses and 7 year Information Technology experience OR 9 years Information Technology experience.

• Knowledge of application configuration
• Knowledge of Big Data Analytics - HAVeN / HADOOP/ Autonomy / Vertica
• Knowledge of Cloud computing / SaaS / IaaS / PaaS technologies
• Knowledge of Integration Technologies - Tibco/Informatica/CAS
• Knowledge of Mobile technologies - Phonegap / iOS / Android / Java / HTML5
• Knowledge of Scripting Languages - BASH / PERL / PYTHON / RUBY
• Service Oriented Architecture - SOAP / REST
• Web Technologies - HTML/CSS/Java/ASP.Net/PHP/Ruby/C#
• Rapid prototyping
• Requirements definition & management
• SDLC Methodology - Agile / Scrum / Iterative Development
• System Performance management
• Conceptual thinking
• Creative thinking
• Problem solving and analytical thinking
• Strong oral/written communication skills

Preferred Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor Degree in Computer Science or Information Technology related
• Ability to execute

At Health Care Service Corporation, you will be part of an organization committed to offering meaningful benefits to our employees to support their life outside of work. From health and wellness benefits, 401(k) savings plan, pension plan, paid time off, paid parental leave, disability insurance, supplemental life insurance, employee assistance program, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, plus other incentives, we offer a robust total rewards package for employees. Learn more about our benefit offerings by visiting https://careers.hcsc.com/totalrewards .

The compensation offered will vary depending on your job-related skills, education, knowledge, and experience. This role aligns with an annual incentive bonus plan subject to the terms and the conditions of the plan.

This position may be performed remotely from anywhere within the continental United States, excluding California, New York, Alaska, and Hawaii .

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For more than 80 years, HCSC has been dedicated to expanding access to high-quality, cost-effective health care and equipping our members with information and tools to make the best health care decisions for themselves and their families. As an industry leader, HCSC also has been helping to make the health care system work better for all Americans. To remain a leader, we offer compelling careers that encourage resourcefulness, strategic thought and empower you to make a difference in the lives of our members and their communities.

Today, with the industry at an important crossroad, HCSC is reimagining health care and looking for original thinkers who aren’t afraid to make innovative contributions. We are an Equal Opportunity Employment employer dedicated to workforce diversity and a drug-free and smoke-free workplace. Learn more about HCSC, our commitment to our members and the opportunity you’ll have to improve health care delivery in an open, collaborative environment.

HCSC is committed to diversity in the workplace and to providing equal opportunity to employees and applicants.

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