Systems Specialist-Remote

At HCSC, our employees are the cornerstone of our business and the foundation to our success. We empower employees with curated development plans that foster growth and promote rewarding, fulfilling careers.Join HCSC and be part of a purpose-driven company that will invest in your professional development.Job SummaryIn today’s fast-paced and rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, responsive, agile, reliable, and scalable technology is critical to achieving HCSC’s business objectives. As part of its continued business and technology transformation, HCSC is focused on adopting and expanding innovative solutions that enhance member responsiveness while improving operational efficiency. Intelligent Automation combining Robotic Process Automation (RPA) with advanced analytics, Generative and Agentic AI offers a significant opportunity to strengthen business capabilities. The Intelligent Process Automation Lab (IPAL) is building a team of experts dedicated to expanding delivery capacity and driving automation initiatives.This role within IPAL is responsible for developing, supporting and maintaining automations developed on the UiPath and Azure AI/Foundry platform. Key responsibilities include developing new and enhancing existing solutions, ensuring optimal performance, and maintaining adherence to defined specifications. The role also involves serving as a technical lead to identify the most effective solution approaches within the UiPath environment, translating business requirements and architectural direction into scalable, high-quality solutions, and collaborating with stakeholders to ensure successful automation outcomes. Due to ongoing support requirements, participation in an On-Call rotation may be required.Required Job Qualifications 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.Hands-on development experience with Intelligent Automation platforms (UiPath) and Azure AI and Foundry.Knowledge of application configuration and system setupFamiliarity with SDLC methodologies, including Agile, Scrum, and iterative developmentUnderstanding of cloud technologies (SaaS, IaaS, PaaS)Knowledge of Scripting Languages - PYTHONService Oriented Architecture (SOAP/REST)Knowledge of web technologies such as C# and VB.NetExperience with rapid prototyping and solution designRequirements definition and managementSystem performance monitoring and optimization experienceDemonstrated conceptual, creative, and analytical thinking abilitiesStrong problem-solving skillsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsExperience working with code repository tools such as GitHubPreferred QualificationsBachelor’s degree and 4+ years Information Technology OR Technical Certification and/or College Courses and 6+ year Information Technology experience OR 8+ years Information Technology experience.Proven ability to execute and deliver resultsStrong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across business and teams (business stakeholders, process owners, infrastructure, analysts, developers)Experience leading, mentoring and guiding development teamsHands-on development experience with RPA platforms (UiPath)3+ years of RPA development experience and 6+ years of overall IT experienceExperience creating Solution Design Documents (SDDs) aligned to best practices (modularity, reliability, maintainability, reusability)2+ years of hands-on programming experience (e.g., .NET, Java, C/C#, VB, Python, SQL, web services, or related technologies)Exposure to multiple automation environments such as desktop, web, Citrix, Salesforce, Microsoft products, mainframe, or legacy systemsKnowledge of object-oriented design principlesAbility to multitask and lead development efforts to meet delivery timelinesRelevant certifications (UiPath and/or programming languages)Experience working with cloud AI platforms such as Microsoft Azure or comparable technologiesExperience within the healthcare insurance industry# LI-NV1#LI-Remote: Specifies that the job is remoteRemote employees must live within the continental United States, excluding Alaska, New York, California, or Hawaii. Are you being referred to one of our roles? If so, ask your connection at HCSC about our Employee Referral process!Pay Transparency Statement: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 .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.HCSC Employment Statement:We are an Equal Opportunity Employment employer dedicated to providing a welcoming environment where the unique differences of our employees are respected and valued. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.Base Pay Range$102,000.00 - $184,300.00Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.SummaryLocation: TX - Richardson; IL - ChicagoType: Full time