Lead Application Development Engineer

$98,900 - $183,100/Yr

Centene - Madison, WI

Full-time - Mid Level

Madison, WI

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The position involves designing, developing, and implementing complex Fullstack enterprise software solutions at Centene. The role requires collaboration with various technical and non-technical stakeholders to ensure that multiple products and services align with business needs and enhance customer value. The individual will lead projects, oversee application support activities, and manage people and technology changes while serving as a technical adviser to management.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement complex Fullstack enterprise software solutions.
• Collaborate with data modelers, architects, business analysts, data stewards, and SMEs.
• Lead projects focused on Fullstack development of application products and services delivery.
• Ensure 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 upgrades and patches.
• Participate in mitigation and control activities, identifying and evaluating risks.
• 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with Node.js
• Experience with React.js
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure)
• Familiarity with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
• Experience with CI/CD practices and tools
• Experience in performance optimization and debugging of web applications.

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)