Application Developer / Engineer I

Location: This role requires associates to be in-office 1 - 2 days per week, fostering collaboration and connectivity, while providing flexibility to support productivity and work-life balance. This approach combines structured office engagement with the autonomy of virtual work, promoting a dynamic and adaptable workplace. Alternate locations may be considered if candidates reside within a commuting distance from an office.

Please note that per our policy on hybrid/virtual work, candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment, unless an accommodation is granted as required by law.

PLEASE NOTE: This position is not eligible for current or future visa sponsorship.

The Engineer I is responsible for end-to-end application, system development and maintenance on single product or multiple smaller less complex technology platforms within an assigned client group, business unit or corporate department.

How You Will Make an Impact:

• Works to develop knowledge of enterprise technology tools, resources, processes and systems.
• Works to develop relationships with the internal or external stakeholders to understand business and technical requirements. 
• Will learn end to end IT engineering and change request process.
• Creates exhibits and other support materials as necessary.
• Assists with documenting less complex business and technical requirements for coding on system components.
• Assists in developing unit test plans while given specific tasks to support implementation. 
• Works on developing testing best practices.
• Assists with providing on-call support and monitoring systems as needed. 
• May assist in facilitating small groups on peer code reviews. 
• May participate in vendor evaluations.  

Minimum Requirements:

• Requires an BA/BS degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or related field of study.
• Requires experience working on one platform, one database and/or one system language. 

Preferred Skills, Capabilities, & Experiences:

• 3+ years of of work experience in application/system development with multi-database and multi-language environments preferred.
• Microsoft .NET stack, Java, Angular & React (front-end frameworks).
• API Development: Designing and building scalable, secure APIs aligned with modern design principles.
• Databases: Strong experience with SQL Server and MongoDB for relational and NoSQL data management.
• Cloud Fundamentals: Knowledge of cloud concepts, architectures, and deployment models.
• System Maintenance & Monitoring: Ensuring effective on-call support, monitoring, and technical environment upkeep.
• Analytical & Business Skills
• Gathering and clarifying complex business requirements.
• Defining application scope, preparing functional/technical specifications.
• Business application experience strongly preferred.

Please be advised that Elevance Health only accepts resumes for compensation from agencies that have a signed agreement with Elevance Health. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Elevance Health.

Who We Are

Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities – and making healthcare simpler. We are a Fortune 25 company with a longstanding history in the healthcare industry, looking for leaders at all levels of the organization who are passionate about making an impact on our members and the communities we serve.

How We Work

At Elevance Health, we are creating a culture that is designed to advance our strategy but will also lead to personal and professional growth for our associates. Our values and behaviors are the root of our culture. They are how we achieve our strategy, power our business outcomes and drive our shared success - for our consumers, our associates, our communities and our business.

We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, and incentive bonus programs (unless covered by a collective bargaining agreement), medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) +match, stock purchase plan, life insurance, wellness programs and financial education resources, to name a few.

Elevance Health operates in a Hybrid Workforce Strategy. Unless specified as primarily virtual by the hiring manager, associates are required to work at an Elevance Health location at least once per week, and potentially several times per week. Specific requirements and expectations for time onsite will be discussed as part of the hiring process.

The health of our associates and communities is a top priority for Elevance Health. We require all new candidates in certain patient/member-facing roles to become vaccinated against COVID-19 and Influenza. If you are not vaccinated, your offer will be rescinded unless you provide an acceptable explanation. Elevance Health will also follow all relevant federal, state and local laws.

Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact elevancehealthjobssupport@elevancehealth.com for assistance.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws, including, but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.