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DUTIES: Wellmark Inc. seeks a Sr Software Engineer – Dynamics CRM based out of our U.S. headquarters in Des Moines, Iowa; however, this is a purely telecommuting/work-from home position whereby the employee may reside anywhere within the U.S.

Responsibilities include design, develop, test, implement, maintain, and document highly complex Microsoft Dynamics 365 solutions to ensure they are efficient and cost effective and in support of Wellmark’s business strategy and Technology vision; ensure completed activities meet project specifications, requirements and Wellmark standards; lead discussions with Technology and business units on solution design and implementation; collaborate with other areas of Technology to ensure solutions improve the user experience, pass minimum accessibility or usability criteria; recommend Technology alternatives and solutions. Lead design and development of the aligned system integration; define, analyze, estimate, develop, test, implement, document, and maintain programs and systems that meet business requirements; contribute to solutions architecture deliverables and decisions, through interpretation of architectural diagrams as inputs to the design deliverable; partner and problem-solve with the UX team in the development of solutions that improve the user experience, pass minimum accessibility or usability criteria; work to resolve technical problems for on premise, cloud native, and hybrid applications and solutions; lead problem-solving with other technology areas in the design, development and implementation of aligned solutions, including how to use new or enhanced software/applications that are on premise, cloud native, or hybrid to accomplish business needs; support the gathering of information, necessary research needed for root cause analysis, problem definition and formulation, solution implementation, verification, and ongoing optimization. Provide analysis of defects to find root cause; provide recommended solution(s) that promote successful delivery of business project objectives or production support objectives and support benefits realization; take on the role of primary consultant on business status, issues, process improvements and technology enhancements or capabilities for the aligned solutions; serve as subject matter expert in the implementation of innovative, cost-effective business solutions for multiple applications, while utilizing information technology, business and industry trends; other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, MIS, or related field of study and 36 months of experience in job offered or related in a health or financial services industry.

36 months of experience in software development, data mining, ETL Processing, and configuration in Dynamics CRM; 24 months of experience in design and development in Angular, NodeJS, TypeScript, C++, .NET, Java, SQL; experience in troubleshooting and developing creative technical solutions; experience with gathering information, performing necessary research needed for root cause analysis, problem definition and formulation, recommending solution implementation, verification, and ongoing optimization, using data to support recommendations; Experience supporting legacy Dynamics CRM systems.

Note: Applicants must also acknowledge the following: all answers provided in their application are true and complete; information may be verified as part of Wellmark Inc.’s standard background check process; false or misleading information provided in the application process may result in the rejection of the application; unless otherwise defined by applicable law, any employment relationship with Wellmark, Inc. is an at will nature; in the event of employment, I understand that false or misleading information given in my application, interview(s), or any supplemental information in the employment process may result in discharge; if employed by Wellmark Inc., it is required to abide by its Code of Conduct and all other rules, regulations, and policies of Wellmark, Inc. All application submissions will be subjected to two “captcha” tests to ensure that the applications are being submitted by a person instead of a bot; applications that fail one or both of the “captcha” tests and thus are indicative of bot activity will not be considered.

OTHER: Employer: Wellmark, Inc. Job Site: 1331 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50309. 40 hours per week.

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

Remote Eligible: You will have the flexibility to work where you are most productive. This position is eligible to work fully remote. Depending on your location, you may still have the option to come into a Wellmark office if you wish to. Your leader may ask you to come into the office occasionally for specific meetings or other ‘moments that matter’ as well.  

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