Application Developer III

Employer: Blue Cross Blue Shield of MichiganJob Title: Application Developer IIIJob Location: 600 E Lafayette Blvd, Detroit, MI 48226Job Type: Full-time, 40 hours a week, Monday – FridayDuties: Code applications or enterprise wide software systems using a disciplined development process. Integrate solutions with other applications and platforms outside the framework. Create data extracts and reports from system based on requirements. Support and/or execute all testing efforts across the life cycle. Create technical design specifications and assist in sizing technical requirements, as needed. Lead the deployment of new modules upgrades and fixes to the production environment, as needed. Make modules production-ready by moving them to libraries, completing forms and version control documents, following procedures, etc. Evaluate new application packages and tools and performs research on best practices. Provide recommendations for solutions. Troubleshoot existing information systems to identify errors or deficiencies and develops solutions. Evaluate existing applications and platforms and provides recommendations for improving application performance by conducting gap analysis, identifying feasible alternative solutions, and assisting in the scope of modifications. Participate on teams that outline the process and scope out the improvements that can realized through the application solutions. Document functions and changes to new or modified modules and test activities/results and other areas such as error handling and backup/recovery procedures. Assist in the development of user guides and training documentation for systems. Develop work plan timelines and manages workflows to meet project timeframes, as needed. Identify best sources of data feeds and interfaces with architects to ensure their feasibility with corporate data warehouse, when needed. Review modules for quality assurance. Prepare and present formal training to IT staff, as needed. Hybrid remote within a reasonable commuting distance of the Detroit, Michigan office.Requirements: Bachelor in Management of Information Systems, Computer Science, Computer Information Systems and Information Technology, Engineering, or related field and five (5) years of experience as a Sr. Java Developer, Software Engineer/Production Support Executive or related role where experience in application programming and analysis was gained. Also requires experience in the following:5 years of experience in Application programming and analysis;3 years of experience in Struts & Hibernate framework, JSP, XML, XSLT, Java, J2EE, CSS, HTML, DHTML, JavaScript, and Oracle;2 years of experience in WebSphere application server3 years of experience using application code version control/change management systems such as GITHub; and2 years of experience in developing code using Angular Framework.Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, and benefits including healthcare, leave benefits, and retirement benefits. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan operates a pay-for-performance compensation philosophy and your total compensation may vary based on role, location, and firm, department and individual performance.Contact: E-Mail resume to: View email address on click.appcast.io and reference Job ID14669.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other grounds, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability.Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, and benefits including healthcare, leave benefits, and retirement benefits. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan operates a pay-for- performance compensation philosophy, and your total compensation may vary based on role, location, and firm, department and individual performance.#VZNP#LI-DNIFull timePosting Date: 2026-08-28