Centene
Lead Application Development Engineer
Centene, Kansas City, Missouri, United States, 63190
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:Designs, develops, and implements complex enterprise software solutions. Collaborates closely with technical and non-technical roles such as data modelers, architects, business analysts, data stewards, and subject matter experts (SMEs) to provide design, technical analysis, development/configuration, testing, implementation, and support expertise representing the interest of the business across the enterprise.Leads projects focused on the development of application products and services delivery from end-to-end and has broad knowledge and awareness of evolving technical and business capabilitiesEnsures that multiple products and services work together to meet business needs and add value for the customerCultivates and disseminates knowledge of application-usage best practicesCollaborates with Enterprise Architecture on the delivery of data and application architectureCollaborates with relevant operational and build teams to construct testing and implementation strategiesInforms on product and services delivery progress in relation to application deliveryOversees tier 3 application support activities including the assessment and execution of application upgrades and patchesParticipates in mitigation and control activities as well as identifying and evaluating risksManages people and technology changes; ensuring necessary stakeholders are informedFacilitates people management and resourcing; defining roles and responsibilities, staff reviews/appraisals, recruitment/dismissals and staff trainingServes as technical adviser to management and provides software engineering perspective on system requirements.Creates conceptual and detailed technical design documentsPerforms other duties as assignedComplies with all policies and standardsEducation/Experience:A Bachelor's degree in a quantitative or business field (e.g., statistics, mathematics, engineering, computer science).Requires 5 - 7 years of related 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 as a .NET LeadExperience with best practices for coding standardsExperience with Secure SDLC (SSDLC)Experience with Containerization, ideally KubernetesExperience with Windows EnvironmentsExperience with CI/CD pipelinesExperience with Site Reliability Engineering preferredExperience with AWS or Azure Cloud environmentsExperience with Change ManagementExperience with Enterprise ArchitectureUnderstanding how the legacy code works and ability to rewrite it into a new language
Soft Skills:Intermediate - Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialtyIntermediate - Ability to identify basic problems and procedural irregularities, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusionsIntermediate - Ability to work independentlyIntermediate - Demonstrated analytical skillsIntermediate - Demonstrated project management skillsIntermediate - Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressureIntermediate - Demonstrates excellent judgment and decision making skillsIntermediate - Ability to communicate and make recommendations to upper managementIntermediate - Ability to drive multiple projects to successful completionIntermediate - Possesses technical aptitudePay Range: $98,900.00 - $183,100.00 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. Total compensation may also include additional forms of incentives.Centene is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Position Purpose:Designs, develops, and implements complex enterprise software solutions. Collaborates closely with technical and non-technical roles such as data modelers, architects, business analysts, data stewards, and subject matter experts (SMEs) to provide design, technical analysis, development/configuration, testing, implementation, and support expertise representing the interest of the business across the enterprise.Leads projects focused on the development of application products and services delivery from end-to-end and has broad knowledge and awareness of evolving technical and business capabilitiesEnsures that multiple products and services work together to meet business needs and add value for the customerCultivates and disseminates knowledge of application-usage best practicesCollaborates with Enterprise Architecture on the delivery of data and application architectureCollaborates with relevant operational and build teams to construct testing and implementation strategiesInforms on product and services delivery progress in relation to application deliveryOversees tier 3 application support activities including the assessment and execution of application upgrades and patchesParticipates in mitigation and control activities as well as identifying and evaluating risksManages people and technology changes; ensuring necessary stakeholders are informedFacilitates people management and resourcing; defining roles and responsibilities, staff reviews/appraisals, recruitment/dismissals and staff trainingServes as technical adviser to management and provides software engineering perspective on system requirements.Creates conceptual and detailed technical design documentsPerforms other duties as assignedComplies with all policies and standardsEducation/Experience:A Bachelor's degree in a quantitative or business field (e.g., statistics, mathematics, engineering, computer science).Requires 5 - 7 years of related 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 as a .NET LeadExperience with best practices for coding standardsExperience with Secure SDLC (SSDLC)Experience with Containerization, ideally KubernetesExperience with Windows EnvironmentsExperience with CI/CD pipelinesExperience with Site Reliability Engineering preferredExperience with AWS or Azure Cloud environmentsExperience with Change ManagementExperience with Enterprise ArchitectureUnderstanding how the legacy code works and ability to rewrite it into a new language
Soft Skills:Intermediate - Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialtyIntermediate - Ability to identify basic problems and procedural irregularities, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusionsIntermediate - Ability to work independentlyIntermediate - Demonstrated analytical skillsIntermediate - Demonstrated project management skillsIntermediate - Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressureIntermediate - Demonstrates excellent judgment and decision making skillsIntermediate - Ability to communicate and make recommendations to upper managementIntermediate - Ability to drive multiple projects to successful completionIntermediate - Possesses technical aptitudePay Range: $98,900.00 - $183,100.00 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. Total compensation may also include additional forms of incentives.Centene is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law.