HMSA · 1 week ago
Principal System Engineer
Honolulu, HI
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$100K/yr - $206K/yr
10+ years expHMSA is seeking a Principal System Engineer who plays a crucial role in designing, implementing, and maintaining technology solutions. The role requires a deep understanding of software architecture and system integration to ensure efficient technology delivery.
AssociationHealth CareInsuranceMedical
Responsibilities
Serve as a technical leader on our most demanding, cross-functional projects
Balance technical leadership with strong business judgment to make the right decisions about technology choices
Decompose complex problems into simple, straight-forward solutions, while fully understanding system inter-dependencies and limitations
Evaluate system options, risk, cost versus benefits, and impacts on business processes and goals
Make buy vs. build recommendations within enterprise architecture standards and guidance
Identify best sources of data and data integration solutions, working with data architects to ensure optimal software design and architecture
Lead or participate in the technical evaluation of vendor services and platforms, and ongoing management of implemented vendor solutions
Lead application technical component design and development
Develop technical specifications, reusable components and/or frameworks for application teams utilizing common and domain specific design patterns where appropriate
Serve as technical subject matter expert for development of new code or education on reusable components and services
Participate in hands-on development and help resolve complex issues and incidents
Define solution quality standards and procedures
Lead software inspections and quality reviews
Define development guidelines and standards to be utilized in software development and integration
Contribute to enterprise application architecture processes, principles, policies, and standards definition
Assist in the career development of others, actively mentoring individuals and the community on advanced technical issues and helping managers guide the career growth of their team members
Provides technical team leadership, coaching, and mentoring to senior and junior team members to increase core systems knowledge, coding standards and development best practices
Reviews and provides input to the requirements for the implementation of business solutions
Participates in the planning process for near-term project/agile delivery and the future roadmap/direction of business and technology product domains
Performs all other miscellaneous responsibilities and duties as assigned or directed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in related technical/business areas and ten years of systems analysis and programming experience in software architecture and/or application development and support work; or equivalent work experience
A broad level of understanding surrounding information systems and software architecture standards
Advanced levels of programming techniques and knowledge of distributed system architectures, and object-oriented design
Basic working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Company
HMSA
HMSA is an insurance company that provides affordable health plans, employee benefits services and worksite wellness programs.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Rick Hopfer
Chief Information Officer
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