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 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 meet business needs and enhance customer value. The engineer will lead projects from end-to-end, oversee application support activities, and manage people and technology changes while providing technical advice to management.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement complex Fullstack enterprise software solutions.
• Collaborate with data modelers, architects, business analysts, data stewards, and SMEs for technical analysis and development.
• 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 risk identification and evaluation activities.
• Manage people and technology changes, ensuring stakeholder communication.
• 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 reflecting the level of this position.
• 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 knowledge in specialty areas.
• Ability to identify basic problems and procedural irregularities.
• Demonstrated analytical and project management skills.
• Excellent judgment and decision-making skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with upper management.
• Technical aptitude.

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)