Pega Developer

Job Description: Pega Developer Level 1
Summary:
The Pega Developer is responsible for utilizing agile development methodologies to analyze, develop, and test system solutions in response to business requirements. Incumbents are expected to understand user stories, identify appropriate designs, code to the design specifications, and complete appropriate unit testing to ensure a quality solution delivery.

Working with stakeholders across a broad array of IT and business teams through all phases of a project, including requirements-definition, design and build, delivery, and user acceptance testing, the Pega Developer leverages industry expertise to consult on and influence project direction, as a tireless advocate for Pega best practices. The incumbent demonstrates commitment to project success by ensuring that the delivered product is fully-functioning, performs to business requirements defined and approved by the team, and meets or exceeds stakeholder expectations.

Essential Primary Responsibilities/Accountabilities:
Level I (Developer):

• Develops code; analyzes, researches, and resolves system issues.
• Responsible for small user stories encompassing limited feature development and service requests with impacts largely limited to a single application or system.
• Articulates obstacles.
• Creates and maintains application documentation.
• Participates in design reviews and code reviews.
• Maintains level of urgency towards timelines and results.
• Participates in on-call rotation.
• Supports and follows all documented IT processes and standards.
• Attends daily standups.
• Communicates and works with team members/Business to understand requirements and identify application impacts.
• Creates individual work plans, specifications and programs with guidance utilizing development procedures and standards.
• Consistently demonstrates high standards of integrity by supporting the Lifetime Healthcare Companies' mission and values, adhering to the Corporate Code of Conduct, and leading to the Lifetime Way values and beliefs.
• Maintains high regard for member privacy in accordance with the corporate privacy policies and procedures.
• Regular and reliable attendance is expected and required.
• Performs other functions as assigned by management.
• Provides limited mentorship to Associate Developers.
• Provides input to creation of Organizational Standards.

Minimum Qualifications:
NOTE: We include multiple levels of classification differentiated by demonstrated knowledge, skills, and the ability to manage increasingly independent and/or complex assignments, broader responsibility, additional decision making, and in some cases, becoming a resource to others. In addition to using this differentiated approach to place new hires, it also provides guideposts for employee development and promotional opportunities.

Level I (Developer):

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or relevant field (or four additional years of work experience in lieu of bachelor's).
• Related work experience (e.g. co-ops and/or internships) preferred.
• Willingness to learn the Pega platform for developing healthcare-related applications and databases.
• Experience with data modeling and a strong database background.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and partner with team members and direct leadership to understand user stories and identify application and system impacts.
• Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge and familiarity with Agile development methodologies.
• Knowledge and familiarity with testing techniques (e.g. unit and system).