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Why Wellmark: Peoplewho work at Wellmark care about making a difference in the lives of our members (customers) and their communities. Our passion is the health and wellness of employees and our members, and all Wellmark employees seek to contribute to a greater purpose. If you want to be a part of a company where you can make a difference and where Promises Matter, Wellmark delivers.   

We are a mutual insurance company owned by our policy holders across Iowa and South Dakota, and we've built our reputation over 85 years' worth of trust. We are not motivated by profits, but instead motivated by the well-being of our friends, family, and neighbors our members. If you're passionate about joining an organization who puts its members and employees first, provides best-in-class service, amazing benefits, flexibility, and is committed to sustainability and innovation, consider applying today!    

Why Wellmark Technology? Wellmark is building innovative, modern solutions using cutting edge technology. We are driving organizational transformation and business strategy by empowering our technology team to innovate new and elegant solutions to enhance the customer experience. Together, we are leaning into the future, owning the outcome and driving organizational change to transform how we work.   

About Our Ideal Candidate:You lean into the future, you are curious, and relentless - standing still is not an option. You are accountable to yourself and to your peers - promises matter. You deliver exceptional service and value - you aspire for wow! You are open, candid, and respectful - ideas and information flow freely. You are strategic, creative, thoughtful, and authentic - you choose to be part of a united team that is in it together.    

About the Program:The associate program is a two-year rotation program through Wellmark's technology division, which is responsible for technology and member experience. Wellmark believes in developing top talent with skills in multiple core areas. The associate program will give you access and hands on work in multiple areas of our technology organization. Throughout each or your rotations, you will be responsible for executing deliverables as directed by Wellmark leadership. You will take ownership in the development of critical skills and make a measurable impact by completing daily work, leading, and contributing to projects within Wellmark. You will interface and collaborate with a variety of areas in our division, including but not limited to user experience design, application delivery, application operations, data management, quality engineering, cloud services, and information security.    

Program Details:    

• Start Date of Monday, June 7th, 2027   
• Multiple Program Spots Available (4)  
• 2-year program made up of four, 6-month rotations to enable you to deliver value to Wellmark while gaining relevant career experiences within a technology division.    
• At the end of the 2-year program, you will have a role within the Technology division that balances your career preferences and the needs of the Wellmark Technology division at that time.    
• Rotations will be based on discussions with your rotation leaders and program sponsor. They will be individualized based on your skill set, career goals, and needs for Wellmark Technology. Rotation options may include:    
  • API / Services Engineering    
  • Application Production Support    
  • Analytics  
  • User Experience Design (UX)     
  • Cloud Support & Engineering    
  • Data Engineering   
  • Artificial Intelligence  
  • Front End Engineering    
  • Cyber Security / Information Security    
  • Full Stack Development  
  • Quality Engineering & Testing    
  • Product Development (Product Owner / Scrum Master) 

*All rotation options are subject to business need and skill set fit    

Benefits:    

• Competitive Starting Base Salary (Job Board estimates on salary are likely very incorrect)  
• Full time, Exempt, Benefit eligible position    
• Benefit opportunities include, but are not limited to: Health, Dental, Vision, 401k, Onsite Wellness Facility (no fee and a plus one!), Paid Time Off (PTO) Accrual & Paid Holidays, Educational Assistance including a Student Loan Repayment Program and Tuition Plus Benefit    
• Educational assistance: Wellmark's educational assistance includes two benefits:     
  • Tuition Plus benefit: If you're currently working on a degree, or plan to in the future, you may be eligible upon employment to receive up to $15,000 annually for transferable credit classes, books and fees completed at an accredited learning institution.    
  • Student Loan Repayment benefit:You may also be eligible after your first six months to receive monthly payments, of up to $5,000 per year, to help repay college student loans for an existing, qualifying degree.  Loans must be in the employee's name from a federal or state licensed financial institution or through a student loan program.    
  • You may participate in both programs, but the maximum annual benefit is $15,000.     

For more information regarding benefits, please refer to our "Total RewardsBenefits Guide" document for a full listing of Benefits. You will receive this document if you are selected to be interviewed for a spot within this program.    

Interview Process Note:  

• Optional: come see us at your local Iowa and South Dakota University fall career fairs to discuss the program.   
• Preliminary phone interviews will occur throughout the month of September and early October.   
• Final Interviews with Wellmark Technology Leaders will occur from October 23rd - October 28th   
• Final decisions and offers will be complete by November 6th, 2026.   

Required:    

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a technical degree program (e.g. Computer Science, MIS, etc.)    
• 2026 graduates or anticipated May 2027 graduates,only (Schools with different graduation dates in this window are qualified as well)   
• Previous Experience:    
  • relevant internship experience     
  • OR previous leadership/mentorship experience in an academic, professional or volunteer setting    
  • OR experience driving solutions to support Wellmark business initiatives (e.g. testing, business analysis, development, cloud service support, etc)   
• Self-Starter who takes a proactive approach to learning and continual development    
• Proven experience managing multiple tasks, meeting deadlines    
• Effective planning and organizational skills    
• Strong interpersonal skills, strong oral and written communication skills    
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in teams    
• Ability to come up with creative solutions to address problems    

Preferred:    

• Wellmark Internship experience    
• 3.0 GPA or higher, on a 4.0 scale    

a. Application Delivery may work with application delivery/other Wellmark Technology stakeholders in the delivery, maintenance, development and support of software applications for Wellmark business solutions. Will be responsible for developing programming logic to support delivered solutions.     

b. Application Operations may assist and work with Technology stakeholders, in the management and technical troubleshooting of multiple applications in support of Wellmark's application systems.    

c. Architecture may work with Solution Architects in the development of architectural designs, planning, and developing of technical solutions. Support the development of architecture models and technical standards that enable the transition of Wellmark's systems from current state to future requirements. Collaborate with Lead Architect for assigned domain, business systems analyst and other stakeholders to provide insight/ direction regarding process improvements. Will be responsible for developing and delivering structured architectural documents.    

d. Cloud Services/Information Security may provide ongoing support and maintenance of enterprise-wideapplications and policies. Work under the direction of experienced Engineers/Analysts to maintain and upgrade cloud and security solutions. Evaluate, test and coordinate information security policies, procedures and systems.    

e. Business Analysis may collaborate with stakeholders and other members to analyze, model, and document detailed requirements by using a variety of techniques, understanding business processes, alignment, and technology for projects of limited scope, size, and complexity. Will be responsible for delivering technical requirement documentation.     

f. Methodology/Governance/Process may assist in the implementation and execution of a methodology plan including training on the adoption of the defined methodologies. Educate stakeholders on standards and governance protocols.     

g. Quality Engineering / Testing Management may define test cases and assist in the planning and management of testing systems to ensure quality outcomes are met for projects and maintenance.    

h. User Experience / Customer Experience may assist in UX Design including design, advocating UX principles/methodologies, sketching wire-framing and mock creation experience.   May assist in research or data analysis with an emphasis on UX/CX experience.    

i. Support and adhere to Wellmark software development life-cycleSDLC, operational procedures and development and security standards by following required processes.    

j. Other duties as assigned.  

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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