Director, Application Development Engineering
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Salary$146k – $270k
LocationRemote-MO; Remote-GA; Remote-NE; Remote-FL; Remote-WA State; Remote-NY; Remote-SC; Remote-NC; Remote-IL; Remote-MD; Remote-VA; Remote-MA; Remote-PA; Remote-NJ; Remote-TX; Remote-CA
Work moderemote · United States
Typefull-time
SeniorityDirector
Experience7+ yrs
EquityIncluded
Company size10,000+ people
PostedOct 29, 2026 · 1w ago
Verified live2d ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Bachelor's degree and 7+ years of related experience, including prior management experience
Experience with Application Development
Experience with Applications Architecture
Experience with DevOps industry best practices
Knowledge of Agile Software Development
Ability to lead/manage others
Collaboration and team building skills
Effectively coaches and delivers constructive feedback
Instills commitment to organizational goals
Ability to communicate and make recommendations to upper management
Effective conflict management skills
Develops and delivers effective presentations
Demonstrated negotiation skills
Ability to analyze and interpret financial data
Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S.
No employment-based visa sponsorship available now or in the future
Skills
Application Development
Applications Architecture
DevOps
Agile Software Development
Benefits
Health insurance
401(k)
Stock purchase plan
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Holidays
About the role
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.
Responsibilities
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Leads and directs multiple teams consisting of Senior Application Development Engineers responsible with large-scale complex Application Development projects / programs
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Provides technical guidance to engineering teams and implements best practice development methods
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Participates in technical architecture meetings with the team and providers feedback to the team
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Manages a large portfolio of new development, enhancements, maintenance projects to successful completion navigating quality, schedule, competing priorities and cost management challenges
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Supports established organizational objectives by developing goals and strategies for the engineering teams
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Defines processes to identify and evaluate risks and participates in mitigation and control activities
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Maintains good relationships with Application and Infrastructure Management operational groups
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Partners with Security and SRE teams, makes sure all security and change management policies are followed.
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Leads the design and development of proof of concept and prototype application environments
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Maintains staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees; maintains a safe and secure work environment; develops personal growth opportunities for the team members
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Establishes operational objectives and delegates tasks to team Developers to help ensure the stable operation of application development activities
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Provides expert knowledge to develop staff capabilities to strengthen understanding of application development industry, business issues and best practices; evaluate implications to IT
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Develops and communicates departmental objectives; inspire and motivate team members to achieve results
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Holds teams accountable to meet functional, quality, and time line objectives
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Performs other duties as assigned
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Complies with all policies and standards
Education/Experience:
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Requires a Bachelor’s degree and 7+ years of related experience, including prior management experience.
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Or equivalent experience acquired through accomplishments of applicable knowledge, duties, scope and skill reflective of the level of this position.
Technical Skills:
Nice to have
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One or more of the following skills are desired:
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Experience with Application Development; Applications Architecture
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Experience with DevOps industry best practices
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Knowledge of Agile Software Development
Soft Skills:
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Ability to lead/manage others
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Collaboration and team building skills
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Effectively coaches and delivers constructive feedback
•
Instills commitment to organizational goals
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Ability to communicate and make recommendations to upper management
•
Effective conflict management skills
•
Develops and delivers effective presentations
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Demonstrated negotiation skills
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Ability to analyze and interpret financial data in order to facilitate on projects initiatives and goals
Pay Range: $146,000.00 - $269,600.00 per year
About the company
At 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.
Benefits
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.
Legal
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.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the LA County Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act