Manager of Application Development - Basking Ridge, NJ

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As a Manager Applications Development you would lead, manage, or assist in managing a dynamic team with a focus on writing code and developing applications leveraging multiple tools, languages, processes, and technologies.
 
Primary Responsibilities:


Will be responsible for the design, coding, testing, debugging, documentation, delivery and support of the Managed Care Applications Team

In addition, you will manage the efficient and effective applications and tools consistent with established specifications and business requirements

Key contributor in requirements definition of most complex business initiatives

Works at highest technical advisory level on the most difficult analysis and design assignments

Leads establishment of systems development protocols and / or selection of systems management approach involving major company investments

Works with business partners to document complex company - wide acceptance test plans

Functions as the lead of an Applications Team of 4 to 6 employees and coordinates the work of 20 offshore resources

Will schedule, assign, direct, review, supervisor and manage the Technical Team

Perform related follow - up and work coordination activities, including reporting and metrics, with others on the Technical Team

Perform advisory role on complex projects

Plan, organize and lead technical aspects of large scale projects to successful conclusion

Perform general management functions including participating in technical assessments, performance reviews, mentoring, hiring, training

Will be considered the Senior Technical subject matter expert
 

Required Qualifications:


5+ years work experience in Java Development

Well - rounded knowledge on both backend as well as UI (JavaScript and Angular.JS)

Work experience with Cloud

Prior industry knowledge of Healthcare

Prior work experience with Authentication, Authorization, and OpenID

Prior work experience working in an Agile Environment

2+ years of prior management experience, with both onshore and offshore teams
Preferred Qualifications:


Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access)

Proficiency with MS Visio

Healthcare Industry experience

Ability to lead others toward technical accomplishment, as a collaborative project team, in order to achieve project goals.

Ability to adapt quickly to fast - paced change
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