Software Development Engineer III

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The Software Development Engineer III designs, builds, tests, and supports software solutions across web, mobile, cloud, or enterprise platforms in an agile team environment. This role solves complex technical problems, contributes to system and application architecture, and delivers reliable, scalable solutions aligned with organizational objectives, leveraging hands-on experience with C# RESTful services, Microsoft SQL Server, NoSQL technologies, and Azure-based solutions including CI/CD pipelines, event-driven architecture, geo-redundant systems, and test-driven development (TDD) and SOLID principles.

Working with moderate to high-risk initiatives, this role exercises seasoned judgment, technical depth, and practical problem-solving skills. The SDE III serves as a technical resource for their team, contributes to engineering standards, and may mentor less experienced engineers.

This is a hybrid role, located on our campus in Mountlake Terrace, Washington.

What you’ll do:

• Partner with business stakeholders, product teams, and IT leaders to identify problems or improvement opportunities and recommend scalable, performant software solutions with a system‑wide architectural perspective.
• Analyze moderate to high‑risk business and technical requirements, design solution alternatives, and contribute to technical decision‑making across platforms and systems.
• Design and implement software solutions using appropriate programming languages, frameworks, and platforms. Develop code, configure systems, and continuously improve application quality and performance.
• Apply modern engineering practices including CI/CD, automated testing, version control, and secure coding standards.
• Create and maintain unit tests, participate in integration and cross‑functional testing efforts, and document test outcomes.
• Produce and maintain technical documentation, including design artifacts, SDLC documentation, and production change records.
• Diagnose and resolve production issues, including performance tuning, troubleshooting, debugging, root cause analysis, and participation in on‑call or support rotations as required.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to meet development milestones and delivery commitments. Provide constructive feedback through design and code reviews.
• Act as a technical resource for the team, sharing knowledge and best practices across the engineering community. May mentor or guide less experienced staff.
• Contribute to the standardization of engineering processes and ensure adherence to enterprise standards and best practices.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends and share relevant learnings with teammates.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What you’ll bring:

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
• 4 + years or more of professional software development experience
• Solid understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and modern development practices

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with cloud‑based solutions
• Experience in healthcare or other highly regulated environments
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum development environments
• Exposure to API‑driven and service‑based architectures
• Experience creating and using automated testing tools

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong proficiency in designing and developing software solutions to solve complex business problems
• Consistent application of engineering best practices, quality standards, and secure coding techniques
• Ability to adapt quickly to new technologies and platforms
• Strong collaboration and communication skills with both technical and non‑technical audiences
• Ability to represent the team effectively and influence technical discussions
• Demonstrated professionalism, sound judgment, and effective problem‑solving skills
• Ability to take a lead role on technical initiatives when needed

Premera total rewards

Our comprehensive total rewards package provides support, resources, and opportunities to help employees thrive and grow. Our total rewards are more than a collection of perks, they're a reflection of our commitment to your health and well-being. We offer a broad array of rewards including physical, financial, emotional, and community benefits, including:

• Medical, vision, and dental coverage with low employee premiums.

• Voluntary benefit offerings, including pet insurance for paw parents.

• Life and disability insurance.

• Retirement programs, including a 401K employer match and, believe it or not, a pension plan that is vested after 3 years of service.

• Wellness incentives with a wide range of mental well-being resources for you and your dependents, including counseling services, stress management programs, and mindfulness programs, just to name a few.

• Generous paid time off to reenergize.

• Looking for continuing education? We have tuition assistance for both undergraduate and graduate degrees.

• Employee recognition program to celebrate anniversaries, team accomplishments, and more.

For our hybrid employees, our on-campus model provides flexibility to create your own routine with access to on-site resources, networking opportunities, and team engagement.

• Commuter perks make your trip to work less impactful on the environment and your wallet.

• Free convenient on-site parking.

• Subsidized on-campus cafes make lunchtime connections with colleagues fun and affordable.

• Participate in engaging on-site activities such as health and wellness events, coffee connects, disaster preparedness fairs and more.

• Our complementary fitness & well-being center offers both in-person and virtual workouts and nutritional counseling.

• Need a brain break? Challenge someone to a game of shuffleboard or ping pong while on campus.

Equal employment opportunity/affirmative action:

Premera is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Premera seeks to attract and retain the most qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, gender or gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

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The pay for this role will vary based on a range of factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographic location, market conditions, and specific skills and experience.

The salary range for this role is posted below; we generally target up to and around the midpoint of the range.

National Plus Salary Range:

*National Plus salary range is used in higher cost of labor markets including Western Washington and Alaska.

We’re happy to discuss compensation further during the interview because we believe that open communication leads to better outcomes for all. We’re committed to creating an environment where all employees are celebrated for their unique skills and contributions.