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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Development Engineer III - **Company:** Premera Blue Cross - **Location:** Mountlake Terrace, WA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $111,900.0 - $190,200.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Software Applications, Automation of Tests, Information Systems, Continuous Integration, Programming Tools, Performance Tuning, Cloud Services, Software Engineering, Enterprise Software Applications, Information Technology, Programming Languages - **Published:** June 17, 2026 - **Apply:** https://premera.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/Premera/job/Mountlake-Terrace-WA/Software-Development-Engineer-III_R28858 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in computer science or information systems * Five (5) years of software development experience, knowledge of software development lifecycle, and skills to utilize one or more programming languages, * Experience working with cloud solutions. * Experience in healthcare industry or a highly regulated environment. * Technical knowledge and experience with specific technical tools used at Premera (i.e. Facets) or required for open position. * Previous experience in an agile environment. * Exposure to API and service-based technologies. * Experience using and creating automated test tools. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities * Highly proficient skill and knowledge in developing systems and applications to solve business problems in variety of situations. Successful development and deployment of technology solutions. * High quality application of systems coding and development tools and techniques. Strong systems knowledge as well as application of best practices. Ability to adapt rapidly to new technologies and products. * Ability to represent your team to other teams or leaders. Ability to collaborate and help others understand your differing points of view. * Ability to continually improve technical knowledge and skills and share technical knowledge with others. * Ability to play a lead role when needed related to technology development and deployment. * Strong written and verbal communication skills and good presentation skills for both technical and non-technical audiences. * Demonstrates professionalism in difficult situations. * Ability to think creatively. * Demonstrated good judgment and decision making. Demonstrates skill in using logic and reasoning skills. ## Description The Software Development Engineer III is responsible for designing, building, and delivering scalable software solutions, working closely with cross-functional teams to solve complex problems and support enterprise systems. This role requires strong technical execution, solid system design skills, and the ability to contribute meaningfully to project delivery and team success., Design, develop, and maintain software applications across web, cloud, and enterprise platforms; partner with business and technical teams to understand requirements and deliver scalable solutions; write and improve code using modern development practices including CI/CD; support production systems through troubleshooting and performance optimization; participate in testing and ensure quality through automation; contribute to system design decisions, including prototypes and proofs of concept; and collaborate with team members while mentoring junior engineers and sharing knowledge. ## Related Videos - [Migrating half a million users to a new payment service provider](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/730-migrating-half-a-million-users-to-a-new-payment-service-provider) - [Leverage Cloud Computing Benefits with Serverless Multi-Cloud ML ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/78-leverage-cloud-computing-benefits-with-serverless-multi-cloud-ml) - [AI Pair Programming with GitHub Copilot at SAP: Looking Back, Looking Forward!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1546-ai-pair-programming-with-github-copilot-at-sap-looking-back-looking-forward) - [Tour de Force: Open-Source LLM Inference Optimization from Simple to Sophisticated](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100099-tour-de-force-open-source-llm-inference-optimization-from-simple-to-sophisticated) - [WeAreDevelopers LIVE - Back to CODE100](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1909-wearedevelopers-live-back-to-code100) - [ZEISS & Microsoft - Building the Next Generation Medical Ecosystem in the Cloud](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/424-zeiss-microsoft-building-the-next-generation-medical-ecosystem-in-the-cloud) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [How to Answer the Interview Question: “Why Do You Want to Be a Software Engineer?”](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/392-how-to-answer-the-interview-question-why-do-you-want-to-be-a-software-engineer) - [Why Upskilling And Reskilling is Important For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/428-why-upskilling-and-reskilling-is-important-for-developers) - [7 Important Tips That Every Software Developer Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/101-7-important-tips-that-every-software-developer-should-know)