**Job Description** We are looking for a Principal Developer to lead technical initiatives, drive innovation, and deliver enterprise-grade solutions. You will be working as a member of the Clinical Data Exchange & Interoperability (CDXi) Team within our innovative IT Solution Delivery organization, A Computer World Top 10 place to work in the US. This role requires strong expertise in modern development practices, cloud technologies, and healthcare interoperability standards and Healthcare Payer/Provider data exchanges. Candidates may qualify through formal education or equivalent experience.  **What ** **You’ll** ** Do**    + Serve as a technical expert and key resource for both the engineering team and business partners, leading the analysis, design, and development of high‑volume, low‑latency applications that deliver high availability and performance. + Independently design, write, andmaintainwell‑structured, testable, and efficient code to support complex and evolving IT solutions. + Provide technical leadership and guidance to IT specialists and developers, enabling rapid delivery of innovative solutions that meet dynamic business needs. + Lead DevOps practices, CI/CD automation, and container orchestration to enable efficient, reliabledeliverypipelines. + Collaborate cross‑functionally with product, architecture, DevOps, and business teams while fostering strong engineering standards and mentorship. + Ensure security best practices and compliance are met across development efforts and produce clear, maintainable technical documentation. + Design and implement scalable, modern solutions using contemporary frameworks and architectural patterns. **What You Bring**    + Proficiencyin DevOps & Deployment practices, including OpenShift, Kubernetes, GitHub, and CI/CD automation, Jenkins, Maven and like technologies + Skilled in Java development,leveragingframeworks such asQuarkusand SpringBoot, along with AWS SDKs, Linux administration, and shell scripting + Strong grounding in security standards, including OAuth, JWT, OpenID, certificate management, and SMART on FHIR + Deep familiarity with FHIR frameworks, includingCDex,PDex, DEQM IG, CMS Implementation Guides, and SMART on FHIR + Ability to work with integration and messaging technologies, including Kafka (connectors, REST proxy) and Smile CDR configuration + Capability in database management, specifically Aurora PostgreSQL scripting and administration + Knowledge of cloud technologies, including AWS services (S3, Lambda) and OpenShift integrations **Bonus Points **    + Bachelor's degree or advanced degree (whererequired) + 8+ years of experience in relatedfield. + In lieu of degree, 10+ years of experience in related field. + Familiarity with Agile and DevSecOps Principals.  **What ** **You’ll** ** Get**   + The opportunity to work at the cutting edge of health care delivery with a team that’s deeply invested in the community   + Work-life balance, flexibility, and the autonomy to do great work    + Medical, dental, and vision coverage along with numerous health and wellness programs    + Parental leave and support plus adoption and surrogacy assistance    + Career development programs and tuition reimbursement for continued education    + 401k match including an annual company contribution    + Learn more (https://careers.bluecrossnc.com/global/en/benefits)     **Salary Range** At Blue Cross NC, we take great pride in a fair and equitable compensation package that reflects market-price and our starting salaries are typically planned near the middle of the range listed. Compensation decisions are driven by factors including experience and training, specialized skill sets, licensure and certifications and other business and organizational needs. Our base salary is part of a robust Total Rewards package that includes an Annual Incentive Bonus*, 401(k) with employer match, Paid Time Off (PTO), and competitive health benefits and wellness programs. _*Based on annual corporate goal achievement and individual performance._ $130,560.00 - $208,896.00 **Skills** **About Us** It's an exciting time to work at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (Blue Cross NC). Health care is changing, and we're leading the way. We offer more than health insurance our customers can count on. We’re committed to better health and better health care − in our communities and beyond. Our employees bring energy and creativity to the workplace, and it shows in our innovative approach to improving the health and well-being of North Carolinians. Blue Cross NC is a fully taxed, not-for-profit company headquartered in Durham, North Carolina. We serve more than 4.3 million members, and we employ more than 5,000 people across the country who are passionate about making health care better for all. Help us lead the charge for better health care by joining our award-winning team. Discover tremendous opportunities with us to do challenging and rewarding work. Opportunities that can lead you to a fulfilling career, work that can help others lead healthier, happier lives. **Authorization to Work in the United States** We use E-verify to confirm authorization to work in the United States. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit E-Verify Overview (https://www.e-verify.gov/employees/e-verify-overview) for English or Visión General de E-Verify (https://www.e-verify.gov/es/empleados/vision-general-de-e-verify) for Español. **Request Accommodations** Blue Cross NC provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please notify HR at HR.Staffing@bcbsnc.com . **For most roles, you can choose where to work - fully remote in one of the states listed below, in the office, or a hybrid of the two:** Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming