IT Developer - Full Stack

All of our team members and contributors are expected to deliver results with accountability while collaborating seamlessly across boundaries. They embrace change with resilience, staying curious and learning continuously in a rapidly evolving landscape. Grounded in business understanding and comfortable with AI and digital tools, they solve problems with critical thinking and creativity. Above all, they are driven to serve—ensuring their work creates meaningful impact for members and the community we support

IT Developers are responsible for development, programming, coding of Information Technology solutions. IT Developers are responsible for documenting detailed system specifications, participation in unit testing and maintenance of planned and unplanned internally developed applications, evaluation and performance testing of purchased products. IT Developers are responsible for including IT Controls to protect the confidentiality, integrity, as well as availability of the application and data processed or output by the application. IT Developers are assigned to intermediate level development projects.

What You Will Be Doing

- Write code for intermediate level system designs. Write programs that span platforms. Code and/or create Application Programming Interfaces (APIs).
- Write code for enhancing existing programs or developing new programs.
- Review code developed by other Associate and IT Developers.
- Provide input to and drive programming standards.
- Write detailed technical specifications for subsystems. Identify integration points.
- Report missing elements found in system and functional requirements and explain impacts on subsystem to team members.
- Perform unit testing and debugging. Set test conditions based upon code specifications. Seeks review by more senior or Advanced IT Developers.
- “Scope” time, resources, etc., required to complete programming projects. Seek review from other IT Developers, Business Analysts, Systems Analysts or Project Managers on estimates.
- Perform unit testing and debugging. Set test conditions based upon code specifications. May need assistance from other IT Developers and team members to debug more complex errors.
- Supports transition of application throughout the Product Development life cycle. Document what has to be migrated. May require more coordination points for subsystems.
- Researches vendor products / alternatives. Assists with vendor product gap analysis / comparison.
- Accountable for including IT Controls and following standard corporate practices to protect the confidentiality, integrity, as well as availability of the application and data processed or output by the application.
- Ensure all SDLC guidelines are adhered to as defined by the SDLC Office to support audit compliance.

What We Require

- 3+ years related work experience in IT development/programming/coding professional work experience
- High school diploma or GED
- Experience and understanding with unit testing, release procedures, coding design and documentation protocol as well as change management procedures
- Proficiency using versioning and debugging tools
- Thorough knowledge of Information Technology fields and computer systems
- Demonstrated organizational, analytical and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated database and SQL skills
- Ability to manage tasks independently and take ownership of responsibilities
- Ability to learn from mistakes and apply constructive feedback to improve performance
- Must demonstrate initiative and effective independent decision-making skills
- Ability to communicate technical information clearly and articulately
- Ability to adapt to a rapidly changing environment
- In-depth understanding of the systems development life cycle
- Proficiency programming in more than one object oriented programming language
- Proficiency using standard desktop applications such as MS Suite and flowcharting tools such as Visio
- Strong critical thinking skills to evaluate alternatives and present solutions that are consistent with business objectives and strategy

The Successful Candidate Will Have

- Full Stack Java Developer with experience building scalable, high-performance enterprise applications using Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, and ReactJS
- Expertise in Java, J2EE, Spring Boot, Microservices Architecture, AWS Cloud Computing, Front-end Development, CI/CD, and API Development
- Strong SQL knowledge with expertise on relational Databases (mandatory)
- Full Stack (Front & Back End) Developer proficiency in JAVA and React

What We Prefer

- Expertise in event-driven microservices using Kafka
- AI Knowledge and familiarity
- At least 1 year of Cloud expertise
- Healthcare Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field IT related field or equivalent work experience

General Physical Demands

- Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally to move objects.
- Jobs are sedentary if traversing activities are required only occasionally.
- This position may require occasional travel to support business operations, including in office meetings, collaboration, events, and other work related activities
- Travel to and from our corporate office may be required

For leadership roles, we seek individuals who think critically, embrace a future-focused mindset, and bring intentional perspective to their work —whether managing people, leading projects, or guiding teams. Our ideal candidates operate across matrix environments, applying systems thinking and evidence-based decision-making to drive sustainable results with economic discipline. We value those who lead change with courage and conviction, building trust across teams, and orchestrating both human and AI capabilities to amplify impact. Across all roles - managing direct reports, leading projects, or advancing individual expertise - they cultivate resources, strengthen capabilities, and create conditions for people and work to thrive. Above all, they are committed to building durable value—decisions and actions today that compound organizational strength tomorrow.

What We Offer:
As a Florida Blue employee, you will be at the heart of GuideWell’s vision – to lead the nation in transforming health through compassionate, connected, and technology-enabled care that delivers personalized value and empowered living.

To support your wellbeing, comprehensive benefits are offered. As an employee, you will have access to:

- Medical, dental, vision, life and global travel health insurance
- Income protection benefits: life insurance, short- and long-term disability programs
- Leave programs to support personal circumstances
- Retirement Savings Plan including employer match
- Paid time off, volunteer time off, 10 holidays and 2 well-being days
- Additional voluntary benefits available; and a comprehensive wellness program

Employee benefits are designed to align with federal and state employment laws. Benefits may vary based on the state in which work is performed. Benefits for intern, part-time and seasonal employees may differ.

To support your financial wellbeing, we offer competitive pay as well as opportunities for incentive or commission compensation. We also conduct regular annual reviews with pay for performance considerations for base pay increases.

Typical Annualized Offer/Hiring Range: $77,600 - $97,000

Annualized Salary Range: $77,600 - $126,100

Final pay will be determined with consideration of market competitiveness, internal equity, and the job-related knowledge, skills, training, and experience you bring.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to cultivating a work experience where everyone feels like they belong and can perform at their best in pursuit of our mission. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.