Software Engineer – FACETS Extensions / Application Development

Location: Baltimore, MD (DMV Area – Baltimore, MD or Washington, DC)
Type: Contract-to-Hire
Work Model: Hybrid (Onsite & Remote)
Hours: 40 Hours/Week (EST)

Overview

CareFirst is embarking on a major Core Consolidation initiative, migrating four legacy claims platforms into the FACETS® ecosystem. As part of this strategic transformation, we are building a strong FACETS talent bench to support multiple project waves across engineering, application development, integrations, and platform modernization.

We are seeking a Software Engineer – FACETS Extensions / Application Development to design, develop, and support applications and integrations that enhance the FACETS platform and related claims processing workflows. This role will play a key part in delivering new capabilities, system enhancements, and operational stability across critical healthcare payer systems.

Candidates with FACETS or NASCO FACETS experience are highly encouraged to apply and join our growing pipeline of healthcare technology professionals supporting this enterprise-wide transformation.

Key Responsibilities

• Support CareFirst''s FACETS Core Consolidation program through application development and system enhancement initiatives.
• Design, develop, test, and maintain application components supporting FACETS-related business processes and claims workflows.
• Develop and support integrations including APIs, web services, file-based interfaces, and batch processes.
• Participate in all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), including requirements analysis, design, development, testing, deployment, and release support.
• Conduct code reviews and follow enterprise development standards and best practices.
• Troubleshoot production issues, perform root-cause analysis, and implement sustainable solutions.
• Collaborate with Product Owners, Business Analysts, QA teams, and technical stakeholders to refine requirements and validate solutions.
• Support application performance, reliability, and ongoing enhancements within a highly integrated healthcare environment.
• Contribute to technical documentation, deployment procedures, and knowledge-sharing activities.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor''s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Strong software engineering experience utilizing Java, .NET, or comparable object-oriented technologies.
• Experience working with relational databases and advanced SQL queries.
• Hands-on experience developing and supporting APIs, integrations, batch processes, and enterprise applications.
• Experience working within an enterprise SDLC environment, including testing, release management, and deployment practices.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative Agile or hybrid development environment.
• Ability to participate in a hybrid onsite work model.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with FACETS® or NASCO FACETS® platforms.
• Experience developing FACETS extensions, enhancements, customizations, or supporting applications.
• Healthcare payer industry experience, particularly within claims processing environments.
• Experience supporting claims adjudication, provider, eligibility, membership, or enrollment systems.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and automated deployment tools.
• Cloud platform exposure, including Microsoft Azure or AWS.
• Experience working in integration-heavy enterprise ecosystems.