What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2024 Technology Early Career Development Program position at Healthfirst?
Duties & Responsibilities:
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Design and build solutions for complex technical issues and problems
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Participate in developing specifications, such as user stories and designs
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Write and maintain documentation to describe the program design, development, logic, coding, testing, and changes.
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Foster a team and agile approach to software development and delivery
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Develop unit tests and provide code coverage to accurately test business logic and functionality
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Stay current in new IT technologies
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Perform deployments, manage continuous integration and continuous delivery
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Advance technical and professional skills by completing the learnings in the Technology Early Career Development Program curriculum
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Data mapping and cleansing of raw data, learning upstream and downstream dependency flows and understanding the IT applications and Business needs
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Other related duties as assigned by their specific teams
Minimum Qualifications:
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Professional or academic experience in solving technical problems
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Experience demonstrating written, verbal and presentation communication skills with ability to communicate complex information
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Experience demonstrating prioritization and the ability to multi-task while maintaining attention to detail
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Experience working independently and as part of a team
Preferred Qualifications
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Knowledge of project management concepts
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Familiarity with Agile methodology
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Proficiency in software development using at least 1 programming language
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Proficiency in data structures
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Excellent influencing and negotiation skills
Program Requirements
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Computer Science or technology related bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
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Received undergraduate or graduate degree within past 6 months or currently enrolled and expected to graduate by May 2024.
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Eligible to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future
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NY Hybrid role - must be able to commute to the office as needed
For nearly 30 years, Healthfirst has been serving New Yorkers. We helped pioneer the value-based healthcare model—where hospitals and physicians are paid based on patient outcomes—because our company was founded on the belief that insurers need to be true partners in the health system. Healthfirst is a mission driven healthcare company that strives for excellence in technology and cutting-edge digital solutions.
Team Descriptions:
There are two distinct program paths: technical and business. Based on technical skills and interests, each associate is aligned to a path and a role within one of 13 participating teams for the duration of the program: IT Associates will have the opportunity to leverage their existing technical skills and further develop the skills listed under each team environment.
Developer Track: SQL, AWS, Tableau, PySpark, Python, Agil
Business Analyst Track: Information Systems Management, Project Management, Agile, Strong verbal and written communication
Clinical - Ensure that members utilize and obtain appropriate medical and healthcare services. Associates will be trained in MuleSoft, PEGA, and Informatica.
Technical Requirements: SQL Development, Tableau, AWS, Java , C Sharp
Digital Provider Collaboration - Engage and facilitate provider engagement with Healthfirst. Associates will be trained in AWS, Java and Tableau.
Technical Requirements: Full-stack development, Java, python or any other programming language, SQL
Enrollment & Billing - Facilitate the enrollment of members in an appropriate health insurance plan. Ensure they receive accurate and timely bills for premium payments.
PEGA Developer Track: Software Development with an interest in PEGA; Java, Python, REACT, and SQL
Product Owner Track: Strong communication, Project Management, Entrepreneurial mindset, Basic Technical Understanding, Curiosity, Problem Solving, Negotiation
Corporate Business Technology- Develop and maintain systems, tools, and solutions for the Healthfirst workforce. Associates will be trained in Access, AWS, Qliksense, Tableau and Agile Methodology.
Technical Requirements: Full stack developers; test driven development; automation mindset; API skillsets, SQL, AWS, Scripting Experience, React, Python, Java
Enterprise Correspondence - Ensure that Healthfirst has digital correspondence business capabilities that include correspondence lifecycles management. Associates will be trained in Alfresco - Spring Boot, AWS, DevOps, L, Rest APIs
Technical Requirements: Java, Python or any other programming language; SQL; AWS; React;
Infrastructure & Operations - Responsible for infrastructure architecture, engineering, and operations across the Cloud Platform, Workplace Platform, and IT Operations Center. Associates will be trained in systems administration.
Developer Track: Application Development; JavaScript; Technical Troubleshooting; Strong coding skills
Recovery Management Track: Project Management; Information Management; Strong Communication
Information Management - Maintain HF data assets from HF systems and ensure that data from all HF systems can be extracted, transformed, transmitted, and shared with various HF consumers. Associates will be trained in data engineering, technical analysis, and AWS
Technical Requirements: SQL, Python, AWS
Sales, Product and Marketing - Ensures that Healthfirst can offer a variety of health insurance plans and can market and sell those plans in the NY State marketplace. Associates will be trained in Salesforce and Web Development
Technical Requirements: Java, JavaScript, Web Development
Quality Assurance - Responsible for ensuring that quality assurance software testing is performed on and for any system or system change that is delivered to the enterprise enabling secure, scalable, accessible, and performing systems free of defects. Associates will be trained in quality engineering.
Technical Requirements: Python, Java, API Testing, Automation, Tableau, Lifecycle Understanding, Twilio
Hiring Range*:
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Greater New York City Area (NY, NJ, CT residents): $64,800 - $88,145
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All Other Locations (within approved locations): $56,300 - $83,725
As a candidate for this position, your salary and related elements of compensation will be contingent upon your work experience, education, licenses and certifications, and any other factors Healthfirst deems pertinent to the hiring decision.
In addition to your salary, Healthfirst offers employees a full range of benefits such as, medical, dental and vision coverage, incentive and recognition programs, life insurance, and 401k contributions (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). Healthfirst believes in providing a competitive compensation and benefits package wherever its employees work and live.
*
Design and build solutions for complex technical issues and problems
*
Participate in developing specifications, such as user stories and designs
*
Write and maintain documentation to describe the program design, development, logic, coding, testing, and changes.
*
Foster a team and agile approach to software development and delivery
*
Develop unit tests and provide code coverage to accurately test business logic and functionality
*
Stay current in new IT technologies
*
Perform deployments, manage continuous integration and continuous delivery
*
Advance technical and professional skills by completing the learnings in the Technology Early Career Development Program curriculum
*
Data mapping and cleansing of raw data, learning upstream and downstream dependency flows and understanding the IT applications and Business needs
*
Other related duties as assigned by their specific teams
Minimum Qualifications:
*
Professional or academic experience in solving technical problems
*
Experience demonstrating written, verbal and presentation communication skills with ability to communicate complex information
*
Experience demonstrating prioritization and the ability to multi-task while maintaining attention to detail
*
Experience working independently and as part of a team
Preferred Qualifications
*
Knowledge of project management concepts
*
Familiarity with Agile methodology
*
Proficiency in software development using at least 1 programming language
*
Proficiency in data structures
*
Excellent influencing and negotiation skills
Program Requirements
*
Computer Science or technology related bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
*
Received undergraduate or graduate degree within past 6 months or currently enrolled and expected to graduate by May 2024.
*
Eligible to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future
*
NY Hybrid role - must be able to commute to the office as needed
For nearly 30 years, Healthfirst has been serving New Yorkers. We helped pioneer the value-based healthcare model—where hospitals and physicians are paid based on patient outcomes—because our company was founded on the belief that insurers need to be true partners in the health system. Healthfirst is a mission driven healthcare company that strives for excellence in technology and cutting-edge digital solutions.
Team Descriptions:
There are two distinct program paths: technical and business. Based on technical skills and interests, each associate is aligned to a path and a role within one of 13 participating teams for the duration of the program: IT Associates will have the opportunity to leverage their existing technical skills and further develop the skills listed under each team environment.
- Associates in this program are full-time employees and are eligible for full-time benefits and the annual Trailblazer Incentive Program.
Developer Track: SQL, AWS, Tableau, PySpark, Python, Agil
Business Analyst Track: Information Systems Management, Project Management, Agile, Strong verbal and written communication
Clinical - Ensure that members utilize and obtain appropriate medical and healthcare services. Associates will be trained in MuleSoft, PEGA, and Informatica.
Technical Requirements: SQL Development, Tableau, AWS, Java , C Sharp
Digital Provider Collaboration - Engage and facilitate provider engagement with Healthfirst. Associates will be trained in AWS, Java and Tableau.
Technical Requirements: Full-stack development, Java, python or any other programming language, SQL
Enrollment & Billing - Facilitate the enrollment of members in an appropriate health insurance plan. Ensure they receive accurate and timely bills for premium payments.
PEGA Developer Track: Software Development with an interest in PEGA; Java, Python, REACT, and SQL
Product Owner Track: Strong communication, Project Management, Entrepreneurial mindset, Basic Technical Understanding, Curiosity, Problem Solving, Negotiation
Corporate Business Technology- Develop and maintain systems, tools, and solutions for the Healthfirst workforce. Associates will be trained in Access, AWS, Qliksense, Tableau and Agile Methodology.
Technical Requirements: Full stack developers; test driven development; automation mindset; API skillsets, SQL, AWS, Scripting Experience, React, Python, Java
Enterprise Correspondence - Ensure that Healthfirst has digital correspondence business capabilities that include correspondence lifecycles management. Associates will be trained in Alfresco - Spring Boot, AWS, DevOps, L, Rest APIs
Technical Requirements: Java, Python or any other programming language; SQL; AWS; React;
Infrastructure & Operations - Responsible for infrastructure architecture, engineering, and operations across the Cloud Platform, Workplace Platform, and IT Operations Center. Associates will be trained in systems administration.
Developer Track: Application Development; JavaScript; Technical Troubleshooting; Strong coding skills
Recovery Management Track: Project Management; Information Management; Strong Communication
Information Management - Maintain HF data assets from HF systems and ensure that data from all HF systems can be extracted, transformed, transmitted, and shared with various HF consumers. Associates will be trained in data engineering, technical analysis, and AWS
Technical Requirements: SQL, Python, AWS
Sales, Product and Marketing - Ensures that Healthfirst can offer a variety of health insurance plans and can market and sell those plans in the NY State marketplace. Associates will be trained in Salesforce and Web Development
Technical Requirements: Java, JavaScript, Web Development
Quality Assurance - Responsible for ensuring that quality assurance software testing is performed on and for any system or system change that is delivered to the enterprise enabling secure, scalable, accessible, and performing systems free of defects. Associates will be trained in quality engineering.
Technical Requirements: Python, Java, API Testing, Automation, Tableau, Lifecycle Understanding, Twilio
Hiring Range*:
*
Greater New York City Area (NY, NJ, CT residents): $64,800 - $88,145
*
All Other Locations (within approved locations): $56,300 - $83,725
As a candidate for this position, your salary and related elements of compensation will be contingent upon your work experience, education, licenses and certifications, and any other factors Healthfirst deems pertinent to the hiring decision.
In addition to your salary, Healthfirst offers employees a full range of benefits such as, medical, dental and vision coverage, incentive and recognition programs, life insurance, and 401k contributions (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). Healthfirst believes in providing a competitive compensation and benefits package wherever its employees work and live.
- The hiring range is defined as the lowest and highest salaries that Healthfirst in "good faith" would pay to a new hire, or for a job promotion, or transfer into this role.
Salary : $56,300 - $83,725
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