Director, Application Development Engineering at Centene

**Who this is for** This is a leadership role for a seasoned engineering manager with a background in large-scale enterprise software solutions. It is designed

Work type: remote

Salary: $160,800 – $296,600/yr

Type: Full-time

Summary

**Who this is for** This is a leadership role for a seasoned engineering manager with a background in large-scale enterprise software solutions. It is designed for someone who thrives on building high-performing teams, managing complex portfolios of projects, and mentoring senior-level engineers within the healthcare sector. **Key highlights** You will oversee the development and maintenance of critical member/provider portals and data integration projects. This role balances strategic goal-setting with hands-on architectural guidance, ensuring that teams maintain high standards of quality, security, and velocity in a fast-paced environment. **You might be a good fit if you...** - Have 7+ years of experience in engineering with a proven track record in management. - Possess deep technical knowledge of modern stacks, including Java, React, and cloud-native development on AWS. - Are proficient in CI/CD automation and modern software delivery best practices. - Have a strong ability to translate business objectives into actionable engineering strategies.

Job Description

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 for Member/Provider Portals and/or Data Integrations. 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.

Leads and directs multiple teams consisting of Senior Application Development Engineers responsible with large-scale complex Application Development projects / programs for Member/Provider Portals and Data Integrations

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.

- Member or Provider Portals

Data Integration

Healthcare

React

Java

CI/CD

Automation

Pay Range: $160,800.00 - $296,600.00 per year

Centene offers a comprehensive benefits package including: competitive pay, health insurance, 401K and stock purchase plans, tuition reimbursement, paid time off plus holidays, and a flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules. Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual's skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law, including full-time or part-time status. Total compensation may also include additional forms of incentives. Benefits may be subject to program eligibility.

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