Lead Application Development Engineer

$98,900 - $183,100/Yr

Centene

Full-time - Mid Level

11-50 employees

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The Lead Application Development Engineer at Centene Corporation is responsible for designing, developing, and implementing complex Fullstack enterprise software solutions. This role involves collaboration with various technical and non-technical stakeholders to ensure that application products and services are delivered effectively, meeting business needs and adding value for customers. The position also includes overseeing application support activities and managing people and technology changes within the organization.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement complex Fullstack enterprise software solutions.
• Collaborate with data modelers, architects, business analysts, data stewards, and SMEs to provide design and technical analysis.
• Lead projects focused on Fullstack development of application products and services delivery from end-to-end.
• Ensure that multiple products and services work together to meet business needs.
• Cultivate and disseminate knowledge of application-usage best practices.
• Collaborate with Enterprise Architecture on data and application architecture delivery.
• Construct testing and implementation strategies with operational and build teams.
• Inform on product and services delivery progress in relation to application delivery.
• Oversee tier 3 application support activities, including application upgrades and patches.
• Participate in risk mitigation and control activities.
• Manage people and technology changes, ensuring stakeholders are informed.
• Facilitate people management and resourcing, including staff reviews and training.
• Serve as a technical adviser to management regarding system requirements.
• Create conceptual and detailed technical design documents.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative or business field (e.g., statistics, mathematics, engineering, computer science).
• 5 - 7 years of related experience or equivalent experience.
• Proficiency in Node.js and React.js.
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with CI/CD practices and tools.
• Experience in performance optimization and debugging of web applications.

Nice-to-haves

• Intermediate analytical skills.
• Intermediate project management skills.
• Ability to communicate and make recommendations to upper management.
• Ability to drive multiple projects to successful completion.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Health insurance
• 401K and stock purchase plans
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off plus holidays
• Flexible work schedules (remote, hybrid, field, or office)