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This role is responsible for creating and modifying complex software solutions and identifying and solving business and technical problems by designing, analyzing, testing, implementing, and troubleshooting applications throughout the software development lifecycle. This role provides technical leadership, contributes to architectural decisions, mentors team members, and leverages cloud-native platforms, AI technologies including AI-assisted development capabilities, automation, and modern software engineering practices to deliver secure, scalable, and maintainable solutions.\nCore Responsibilities\nDevelop cost-effective solutions and enhancements for existing or new complex software applications, services, and processes by analyzing business and technical requirements, investigating problem areas, and implementing effective solutions.\nSupport the software development lifecycle by monitoring and reviewing system performance; coding, testing, debugging, documenting, leading code reviews; and implementing complex software applications and change management processes according to department standards.\nAssist and/or lead DevOps practices by contributing to complex designs, prototypes, automation initiatives, and other development methodologies, including the development and implementation of test plans, deployment strategies, and program specifications.\nCollaborate with product owners, software engineers, system engineers, architects, and testers to identify and analyze business requirements, reduce technical debt, and implement solutions that improve operational efficiency, system reliability, and business outcomes.\nAssist in the development and evolution of application and system architecture, ensuring solutions align with enterprise standards, security requirements, and long-term strategic objectives.\nUse test environments, automated testing tools, and test cases to design, prototype, validate, and improve software solutions.\nDrive efficiencies by providing input on coding standards, development practices, tools, automation opportunities, and emerging technologies, including AI-assisted development capabilities.\nParticipate in the evaluation and implementation of modern software engineering technologies, frameworks, and AI-enabled development practices that improve productivity, quality, and maintainability.\nDocument programs, processes, procedures, technical designs, and implementation details according to department standards to communicate changes and maintain operational efficiency.\nLead, train, mentor, support, and develop software engineers by delegating responsibilities and providing advice, coaching, technical guidance, and educational opportunities.\nProvide technical leadership and mentorship in the design, implementation, and responsible use of AI-enabled software solutions, including retrieval-based knowledge access, intelligent automation, agentic architecture patterns, and secure development practices.\nSuccess Profile:Advanced knowledge of software engineering principles, practices, methodologies, and programming languages including C#, .NET/.NET Core, SQL, LINQ, Blazor, and related technologies. Optional: Python, JavaScript, Angular experience.\nAdvanced knowledge of system design, software architecture, application integration patterns, development tools, cloud technologies, and data processing concepts, policies, practices, terminology, and procedures.\nFor web development team, must have: ASP.NET, iOS Development, Web Services (WCF, RESTful, Web API), MAUI/Xamarin, LINQ, understanding of WPF and MVVM patterns, Windows desktop, mobile and browser-based application development, web services support, Microsoft DevOps, Agile Development, iOS deployment process, GitHub, Android Development, Cloud Development, Containerized Deployment, Data Analytics and/or AI.\nFor policy administration development team, must have: .NET, COBOL, Microsoft DevOps, Git, GitHub Copilot and/or Microsoft 365 Copilot or equivalent.\nStrong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify complex issues, evaluate alternatives, and recommend effective solutions.\nAbility to lead technical initiatives, manage projects, facilitate collaboration across teams, and influence technical direction.\n\nStrong Preference:Working knowledge of AI application architecture, including large language models, vector databases, semantic search, prompt engineering, and agent-to-agent communication patterns.\nAbility to evaluate AI technologies and recommend appropriate architectures, frameworks, implementation patterns, and governance considerations based on business and technical requirements.\n\nEducation\nBachelor's degree in computer science, management information systems, or related field. A combination of education and/or relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of degree.\nExperience\n Required:5+ years related progressive experience in development and systems analysis.\nExperience working with at least 1 - 3 coding languages. (C#, and SQL preferred.)\nExperience in project management.\n\n Strong Preference:Experience designing and implementing Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) solutions, including knowledge retrieval, vector search, grounding strategies, and prompt orchestration.\nExperience architecting, developing, and supporting Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers and integrations that enable AI agents to securely access enterprise systems and data sources.\nExperience designing, configuring, and optimizing agentic workflows using platforms such as Azure AI Foundry, Microsoft Copilot Studio, or similar AI orchestration and agent development toolsets.\nExperience leveraging AI-assisted development methodologies and toolchains to accelerate software delivery, including code generation, testing, documentation, debugging, and solution design.\n\nBenefits\nHybrid availability\n401(k) with company match\nHealth insurance\nPaid time off, holidays\nVolunteer time off\nLifestyle Spending Account (LSA)\nPaternity leave\nGrowth opportunities\nWe believe each of us has potential to grow and adapt with our business. We take your career as seriously as you do. Helping you develop your skills and talents leads to opportunities - not only for you, but also for our company. That’s why we provide:\nLinkedIn Learning Premium access\nCliftonStrengths® assessment and coaching\nOn-site and virtual workshops and cohorts featuring world-class content from FranklinCovey, Crucial Learning, Gallup, and more \nFree world-class insurance acumen courses through AHIP and LOMA\nReimbursement and bonus opportunities for professional designations and certifications, including a tuition reimbursement program \nOpportunities to take part in Wellabe's mentorship programs \nAbout Wellabe\nSince 1929, Wellabe has been finding solutions to help our customers protect their health and financial well-being. And we’re committed to fostering an internal culture of inclusivity, well-being, and development so each of our team members can succeed. Learn more about Wellabe’s culture of betterment by visiting wellabe.com/culture.\nWellabe is full of smart, caring, hard-working people with a broad range of talents who understand collaboration is key. We bring our best selves every day, to connect with others to solve problems, spark innovation, and bring ideas to life. 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