Independence Blue Cross · 10 hours ago
Manager Application Development - Hybrid (PA/NJ/DE)
Philadelphia, PA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expIndependence Blue Cross is committed to enhancing the health and well-being of the people and communities they serve. The Manager of Application Development leads a team responsible for developing and supporting Sales and Broker-facing applications, ensuring high-quality application delivery through technical leadership and strategic planning.
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Responsibilities
Set technical direction for assigned applications and ensure alignment with enterprise technology strategies/
Provide leadership, coaching, mentoring, and career development for application development team members
Establish team objectives, define roles & responsibilities, and manage performance expectations
Partner with Application Service Delivery leadership to forecast demand, allocate resources, and maximize utilization across projects, enhancements, and maintenance activities
Drive continuous improvement, innovation, and adoption of best practices, including reusable assets, tooling, and coding standards
Lead the design and development of high-quality application software, including architecture contributions for multi-tier, cloud-integrated, and vendor-based solutions
Oversee system integration efforts across enterprise platforms, cloud services, and external vendor solutions
Ensure applications meet standards for performance, resiliency, scalability, and security
Conduct and lead code reviews, design reviews, and technical walkthroughs
Research and evaluate alternative technologies or design patterns to drive efficiency, cost effectiveness, and long-term sustainability
Oversee project execution involving multiple developers, large technical teams, and cross-functional delivery groups
Collaborate with PMO and business stakeholders on project planning, estimation, risk identification, and prioritization
Ensure team adherence to DevOps and modern CI/CD practices, including proper use of GitHub, Jenkins pipelines, and artifact management
Maintain responsibility for ensuring work is completed within committed timelines and budget
Guarantee that detailed design documents, technical specifications, and architectural artifacts are produced and maintained
Partner with Business Analysts and business partners to translate business problems, requirements, and user stories into functional and technical solutions
Work with infrastructure teams, cloud engineering, and vendor partners to ensure full solution delivery
Represent the technical team in governance, planning sessions, and stakeholder reviews
Maintain clear, proactive communication with leadership on team performance, risks, and opportunities
Manage external development vendors, ensuring adherence to quality standards and contract expectations
Support supplemental staffing strategies and participate in recruiting, onboarding, and skill identification processes
Optimize workload distribution and minimize unassigned resources
Qualification
Required
BA/BS in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Mathematics, or equivalent experience
10+ years of experience as a technical lead or senior developer
5+ years of experience in web application development and support
3–5+ years managing software development teams
Strong leadership, communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
Proven ability to lead architecture, design, build, and implementation efforts for enterprise-grade applications
Solid understanding of Agile and DevOps practices
Ability to work independently with sound decision‑making and problem‑solving skills
Experience delivering secure, high-performance, high-quality applications
Preferred
Experience in the Healthcare Payer or Health Insurance domain
Background leading large, multi-developer teams across complex system landscapes
Company
Independence Blue Cross
The leading health insurer in southeastern Pennsylvania. It is a sub-organization of Independence Blue Cross.
5001-10000 employees
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