Software Development Engineer III

Workforce Classification:

Hybrid

Join Our Team: Do Meaningful Work and Improve Peoples Lives

Our purpose, to improve customers lives by making healthcare work better, is far from ordinary. And so are our employees. Working at Premera means you have the opportunity to drive real change by transforming healthcare.

To better serve our customers, we are fostering a culture that emphasizes employee growth, collaborative innovation, and inspired leadership. We are dedicated to creating an environment where employees can excel and where top talent is attracted, retained, and thrives. As a testament to these efforts, Premera has been recognized on the 2025 America's Dream Employers ( list. Newsweek honored Premera as one of America's Greatest Workplaces ( , America's Greatest Workplaces for Inclusion ( , and America's Greatest Workplaces For Mental Well-Being ( , Forbes ranked Premera among Americas Best Midsize Employers ( for the fourth time.

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At Premera, we work hard to improve our customers lives by making health care work better. As a member of the Corporate Services team, you will be responsible for developing services that build a digital workspace for our employees and enable them with self-service functionalities.

As a Software Development Engineer III , you will be creating solutions for Premeras business process automation needs. You will fit well into this role if you have experience with a modern programming language like C#, business process automation tools like Appian, Microsoft Power Platforms, UiPath and similar platforms.

We are looking for a team player who is a keen learner and can quickly adapt to ever-changing technologies to meet our customers needs. If you are passionate about making a change in Premeras digital workspace, come join us, we are excited to have you!

This is a hybrid role, located on our campus in Mountlake Terrace, Washington.

What youll do:

• Work with the product and business teams to build business process automation solutions for Premera on platforms like Appian and Microsoft Power Platforms.

• Develop and modify code and system set-up based on program specifications using C# and other programming languages.

• Work with a system improvement mindset. Provide technical advice to the team as and when needed.

• Produce appropriate documentation to support evidence of completion of enhancement and production support activities.

• Participate in educational opportunities to build new skillset; have a learning mindset.

What youll bring:

Required Qualifications

• Education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree plus (5) additional years of relevant experience.

• Knowledge of software development lifecycles, and skills to utilize one or more programming languages.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with cloud solutions.

• Expertise in business process automation solutions and a modern programming language like C#.

• Exposure to restful APIs and creating services for integrations.

• Ability to communicate well and represent your team to other teams or leadership.

• Ability to adapt to new technologies per business needs.

• Experience working in template-based document generation solutions.

• Experience working in the healthcare industry or another highly regulated environment.

Physical Requirements

The following have been identified as essential physical requirements of this job and must be performed with or without an accommodation:

• This is primarily a sedentary role which requires the ability to exert up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

• This role requires the ability to keyboard and to communicate clearly and understandably in person, and over the telephone.

Premera total rewards

Our comprehensive total rewards package provides support, resources, and opportunities to help employees thrive and grow. Our total rewards are more than a collection of perks, they're a reflection of our commitment to your health and well-being. We offer a broad array of rewards including physical, financial, emotional, and community benefits, including:

• Medical, vision, and dental coverage with low employee premiums.

• Voluntary benefit offerings, including pet insurance for paw parents.

• Life and disability insurance.

• Retirement programs, including a 401K employer match and, believe it or not, a pension plan that is vested after 3 years of service.

• Wellness incentives with a wide range of mental well-being resources for you and your dependents, including counseling services, stress management programs, and mindfulness programs, just to name a few.

• Generous paid time off to reenergize.

• Looking for continuing education? We have tuition assistance for both undergraduate and graduate degrees.

• Employee recognition program to celebrate anniversaries, team accomplishments, and more.

For our hybrid employees, our on-campus model provides flexibility to create your own routine with access to on-site resources, networking opportunities, and team engagement.

• Commuter perks make your trip to work less impactful on the environment and your wallet.

• Free convenient on-site parking.

• Subsidized on-campus cafes make lunchtime connections with colleagues fun and affordable.

• Participate in engaging on-site activities such as health and wellness events, coffee connects, disaster preparedness fairs and more.

• Our complementary fitness & well-being center offers both in-person and virtual workouts and nutritional counseling.

• Need a brain break? Challenge someone to a game of shuffleboard or ping pong while on campus.

Equal employment opportunity/affirmative action:

Premera is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Premera seeks to attract and retain the most qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, gender or gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

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The pay for this role will vary based on a range of factors including, but not limited to, a candidates geographic location, market conditions, and specific skills and experience.

The salary range for this role is posted below; we generally target up to and around the midpoint of the range.

National Plus Salary Range:

$109,000.00 - $185,300.00

*National Plus salary range is used in higher cost of labor markets including Western Washington and Alaska .

Were happy to discuss compensation further during the interview because we believe that open communication leads to better outcomes for all. Were committed to creating an environment where all employees are celebrated for their unique skills and contributions.

At Premera, we make healthcare work better. By focusing on improving our customers experience purposefully and serving their needs passionately, we make the process easier, less costly, and more positive. Through empathy and advocacy, we change lives.

As the leading health plan in the Pacific Northwest, we provide comprehensive health benefits and services to more than 2 million customers, from individuals to Fortune 100 companies. Our services include innovative programs focused on health management, wellness, prevention, and patient safety. We deliver these programs through health, life, vision, dental, disability, and other related products and services.

Premera Blue Cross is headquartered in Mountlake Terrace, WA, with operations in Spokane and Anchorage. The company has operated in Washington since 1933 and in Alaska since 1952. With more than 80 years of experience in the region, we deliver innovation, choice, and expertise.