Position Purpose:

The Business Solutions Developer III is responsible for designing, developing, implementing, and supporting business-managed applications, automations, data solutions, and reporting capabilities that address complex operational needs. This position serves as a technical subject matter expert and works closely with business stakeholders, analysts, developers, and enterprise technology partners to translate business requirements into secure, scalable, and sustainable solutions. This role supports the complete solution lifecycle, including intake, requirements gathering, solution design, application development, testing, deployment, production support, documentation, modernization, and continuous improvement. The position also provides technical guidance to other developers, promotes development standards, participates in code reviews, and helps strengthen the reliability and maintainability of the application portfolio.

• Writes code for software programs and applications, working with classes, using inheritance and virtualization, and following best programming practices.
• Develop and support solutions using SQL, C#, Python, .NET, APIs, Power BI, Snowflake, Oracle, SQL Server, and related platforms.
• Performs complex research and advanced analysis; find/create best solutions to stakeholder requests or problems; identify the best method or tool to develop solutions.
• Collaborates with and mentor peers on development and solution strategy; regular code reviews and pull requests; team partnership to identify efficient and effective scalable product solutions.
• Leads and facilitate meetings to conduct requirements gathering; maintain communication with stakeholders during solution development.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, MIS, related field, or equivalent experience.
• 4+ years of experience in the field or in a related area. Completion of a technical training program (e.g., LaunchCode, FDM, etc.) may be considered in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.

Preferred

• Advanced SQL and relational database experience.
• Experience with C#, Python, .NET, or comparable object-oriented programming languages.
• Intermediate knowledge with Snowflake, Oracle, SQL Server, MongoDB, Teradata, or similar database platforms.
• API and systems integration experience.
• Experience with Power BI or other business intelligence tools      
• Experience supporting production applications in an operational environment.

Nice To Have

Healthcare, managed care, claims, or healthcare operations experience.

Experience modernizing legacy applications, databases, reporting solutions, or automations.

Applies basic understanding of Agile and Scrum methodologies.

At Centene, we connect people to the care they need to live healthier lives — and the work you do here makes that impact real every day. You’ll take on meaningful challenges that directly support individuals, families, and communities, building your skills while making healthcare more accessible and effective. It’s work with a purpose you can see, backed by a team committed to improving lives well beyond the workday.
 

Centene offers a comprehensive benefits package including: competitive pay, health insurance, 401K and stock purchase plans, tuition reimbursement, paid time off plus holidays, and a flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules.  Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual's skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law, including full-time or part-time status.  Total compensation may also include additional forms of incentives. Benefits may be subject to program eligibility.

Centene is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the LA County Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act