{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"0b9409e71d7fe31fffb5b5eb","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/0b9409e71d7fe31fffb5b5eb","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/0b9409e71d7fe31fffb5b5eb","title":"Director, Application Development Engineering","description":"Position Purpose: Directs multiple teams accountable for designing, developing, and implementing complex enterprise software solutions. 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.Key Details: Lead at scale in a role that combines technical strategy, application architecture, and people leadership. You’ll guide multiple engineering teams, influence key technology decisions, and oversee significant application development and modernization efforts across the enterprise. This remote role provides broad cross-functional exposure and the opportunity to develop engineering talent while driving quality, security, and technical best practices. This is a remote role within the United States, requiring business travel 2-3 times per quarter. Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. Sponsorship and future sponsorship are not available for this opportunity, including employment-based visa types H-1B, L-1, O-1, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, or CPT.Leads and directs multiple teams consisting of Senior Application Development Engineers responsible with large-scale complex Application Development projects / programsProvides technical guidance to engineering teams and implements best practice development methodsParticipates in technical architecture meetings with the team and providers feedback to the teamManages a large portfolio of new development, enhancements, maintenance projects to successful completion navigating quality, schedule, competing priorities and cost management challengesSupports established organizational objectives by developing goals and strategies for the engineering teamsDefines processes to identify and evaluate risks and participates in mitigation and control activitiesMaintains good relationships with Application and Infrastructure Management operational groupsPartners 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 environmentsMaintains staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees; maintains a safe and secure work environment; develops personal growth opportunities for the team membersEstablishes operational objectives and delegates tasks to team Developers to help ensure the stable operation of application development activitiesProvides expert knowledge to develop staff capabilities to strengthen understanding of application development industry, business issues and best practices; evaluate implications to ITDevelops and communicates departmental objectives; inspire and motivate team members to achieve resultsHolds teams accountable to meet functional, quality, and time line objectivesPerforms other duties as assignedComplies with all policies and standardsEducation/ExperienceRequires 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 SkillsOne or more of the following skills are desired:Experience with Application Development; Applications ArchitectureExperience with DevOps industry best practicesKnowledge of Agile Software DevelopmentSoft SkillsAbility to lead/manage othersCollaboration and team building skillsEffectively coaches and delivers constructive feedbackInstills commitment to organizational goalsAbility to communicate and make recommendations to upper managementEffective conflict management skillsDevelops and delivers effective presentationsDemonstrated negotiation skillsAbility to analyze and interpret financial data in order to facilitate on projects initiatives and goalsPay Range: $146,000.00 - $269,600.00 per yearAt Centene, we connect people to the care they need to live healthier lives — and the work you do here makes that impact real every day. You’ll take on meaningful challenges that directly support individuals, families, and communities, building your skills while making healthcare more accessible and effective. It’s work with a purpose you can see, backed by a team committed to improving lives well beyond the workday.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.Centene is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, and values the ways in which we are different. 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