IT Software Engineer II
Ceridian HCM, Inc. - Lombard, IL
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Posted Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 6:00 AM Paradigm is an accountable specialty care management organization focused on improving the lives of people with complex injuries and diagnoses. The company has been a pioneer in value-based care since 1991 and has an exceptional track record of generating the very best outcomes for patients, payers, and providers. Deep clinical expertise is the foundation for every part of Paradigm's business: risk-based clinical solutions, case management, specialty networks, home health, shared decision support, and payment integrity programs. We're proud to be recognized"”again! For the fourth year in a row, we've been certified by Great Place to Work®, and for the third consecutive year, we've earned a spot on Fortune's Best Workplaces in Health Careâ„¢ list . These honors reflect our unwavering commitment to fostering a positive, inclusive, and employee-centric culture where people thrive. Watch thisshort video for a brief introduction to Paradigm. We are seeking a full-time, remote Software Engineer II position. This position is accountable for performing the analysis, design, development or evaluation, testing and implementation of computer software as assigned. Designs, modifies, develops, writes and implements software programming applications. Supports and/or installs software applications/operating systems. Participates in the testing process through test review and analysis, test witnessing and certification of software. Designs, plans, and coordinates work teams. Provides technical support to project team members. Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Hands"‘on coding implementation deliverables. RESPONSIBLITIES Researching, designing, writing and testing new software programs. Develops design specifications for required software and hardware (based on requirements). Works with other ITS personnel to ensure design meets corporate technical standards and direction. Performs design specifications review with other members of development team. Develops software to meet software design specifications OR develops existing systems by analyzing and identifying areas for modification. 'Bolting together' existing software products (getting incompatible platforms to work together and creating code to link them) Maintaining systems by monitoring, identifying and correcting software defects. Investigating new technologies and providing inputs to the current software selection tool for a development project. Creating technical specifications, developing and implementing unit test plans. Writing operational deployment documentation and other technical documentation needed by an application. Works closely with other staff, such as project managers, business systems analysts, and DBA; consulting colleagues concerning the maintenance and performance of software systems and asking questions to obtain information, clarify details and implement information. Constantly updating technical knowledge and skills by attending in"‘house, web casts and/or external courses. Assists in growth and development of new or less experienced staff. Guides less experienced staff as a mentor into new technologies and development techniques. Problem"‘solving and thinking laterally as part of a team, or individually, to meet the needs of the project. Participate in architecting, designing and delivering system software after specification of platform requirements. Trains or assists in the training of ITS and user personnel in the conversion and implementation of the developed or purchased software. Performs project planning by identifying needed task and deliverable, time estimation, and defining target date for completion on an assigned project. Implements project plan with assigned team. Communicates status of work to direct supervisor and assigned project team member(s). Ensures quality of work following system development and maintenance life cycle standards. Recommends changes in system development and maintenance standards. Maintains supports, troubleshoots and enhances current Production applications as assigned. Monitors application performance using various performance monitoring tools. Maintain reliable and predictable attendance during scheduled work hours or core business hours. QUALIFICATIONS Education - College degree, preferably a B.S. in Engineering, Computer Science from an accredited college or university or equivalent experience in programming in a distributed computing environment. Experience - A minimum of four (4) years of Object"‘Oriented Development particularly N"‘Tier programming development in a distributed systems environment OR any combination of academic education, professional training, or work experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position; Experience with all the phases of software engineering; At least 4 years of experience in .net development. Required non"‘technical proficiencies and knowledge - High self"‘motivation for success in a fast"‘paced, dynamic environment; Strong communication and organizational skills; Adaptive and open to frequent changes in work environment and prioritization; Able to manage multiple competing deadlines; be innovative and creative; have good analysis skills; Enjoys fast pace and needs little direction to no direction - self"‘starter; Ability to work independently and be a team player; Ability to plan and accomplish goals and solve complex problems; Must possess a high"‘degree of creativity and latitude; Must have an outgoing and proactive personality; Ability to work seamlessly with both large and small teams to design and develop complex strategic business software solutions; Develop and use leadership skills to create a cohesive team environment; Ability to lead a medium sized development project team throughout the development phase; Use good, practical, balance and fair judgment when to elevate team member's tasks or projects assigned that will impose risk to the timeline or cost of the project. Desired: Experience in Biztalk orchestrations, adapters, accelerators artifacts and published schemas. Health and wellness - We want our people to be and stay healthy, so we offer PPO, HDHP, and HMO health insurance options with Cigna and Kaiser (CA employees only). Financial incentives - Paradigm's financial benefits help prepare you for the future: competitive salaries, 401(k) matching contributions, employer"‘paid life and disability insurance, flexible spending and commuter accounts, and employer"‘matched HSA contributions. Vacation - We believe strongly that work"‘life balance is good for you and for our company. Our paid time off and personal holiday programs give you the flexibility you need to live your life to the fullest. Volunteer time - We want our employees to engage with and give back to their communities in meaningful ways. Full and part"‘time employees receive one paid day per calendar year. Learning and development - One of Paradigm's core values is expertise, so we encourage our employees to continually learn and grow. We support this in a variety of ways, including our new Learning Excellence at Paradigm (LEAP) program. Paradigm believes that fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace is central to our mission of helping more people and transforming lives. We're striving to build a culture that better reflects the society we live in and empowers our team to deliver the highest levels of compassion and care to those we serve. For us, achieving this goal requires a workforce that respectfully embraces differences and commits to positive change, creating an environment where everyone is able to bring their whole self to work. Paradigm complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Leave Management at . We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. As a contractor with the State of Wisconsin, Paradigm complies with Wisconsin Contract Compliance Law (§16.765). #J-18808-Ljbffr
Created: 2026-04-20