Director, Application Development Engineering
Centene CorporationAbout the role
You could be the one who changes everything for our 28 million members by using technology to improve health outcomes around the world. As a diversified, national organization, Centene's technology professionals have access to competitive benefits including a fresh perspective on workplace flexibility.
Position Purpose:
Directs multiple teams accountable for designing, developing, and implementing complex enterprise software solutions.
Provides technical guidance to engineering teams and implements best practice development methods.
Manages a large portfolio of new development, enhancements, maintenance projects to successful completion navigating quality, schedule, competing priorities and cost management challenges.
Supports established organizational objectives by developing goals and strategies for the engineering teams.
Work closely with the VP of Health Information Transactions and the Principal Architects for the Clinical Domain in Centene’s FHIR and Data Factory/Data Supply Chain adoption.
They will play a key role in influencing key stakeholders, building trust, and gaining support for the change initiatives. Their ability to communicate effectively and lead by example will be crucial in navigating resistance and fostering a positive environment for change.
Leads and directs multiple teams consisting of Senior Application Development Engineers responsible with large-scale complex Application Development projects / programs
Provides technical guidance to engineering teams and implements best practice development methods
Participates in technical architecture meetings with the team and providers feedback to the team
Manages a large portfolio of new development, enhancements, maintenance projects to successful completion navigating quality, schedule, competing priorities and cost management challenges
Supports established organizational objectives by developing goals and strategies for the engineering teams
Defines processes to identify and evaluate risks and participates in mitigation and control activities
Maintains good relationships with Application and Infrastructure Management operational groups
Partners with Security and SRE teams, makes sure all security and change management policies are followed.
Leads the design and development of proof of concept and prototype application environments
Maintains staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees; maintains a safe and secure work environment; develops personal growth opportunities for the team members
Establishes operational objectives and delegates tasks to team Developers to help ensure the stable operation of application development activities
Provides expert knowledge to develop staff capabilities to strengthen understanding of application development industry, business issues and best practices; evaluate implications to IT
Develops and communicates departmental objectives; inspire and motivate team members to achieve results
Holds teams accountable to meet functional, quality, and time line objectives.
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all policies and standards
Education/Experience:
Requires a Bachelor's degree and 7+ years of related experience, including prior management experience.
Or equivalent experience acquired through accomplishments of applicable knowledge, duties, scope and skill reflective of the level of this position.
Technical Skills:
One or more of the following skills are desired.
Experience with Application Development; Applications Architecture
Experience with Other: DevOps industry best practices
Knowledge of Agile Software Development
Soft Skills:
- Ability to lead/manage others
- Collaboration and team building skills
- Effectively coaches and delivers constructive feedback
- Instills commitment to organizational goals
- Ability to communicate and make recommendations to upper management
- Effective conflict management skills
- Develops and delivers effective presentations
- Demonstrated negotiation skills
- Ability to analyze and interpret financial data in order to facilitate on projects initiatives and goals
Centene offers a comprehensive benefits package including: competitive pay, health insurance, 401K and stock purchase plans, tuition reimbursement, paid t
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