Location: Walnut Creek, CA, USA Req Number: Req #1223
Paradigm is an accountable specialty care management organization focused on improving the lives of people with complex injuries and diagnoses. The company has been a pioneer in value-based care since 1991 and has an exceptional track record of generating the very best outcomes for patients, payers, and providers. Deep clinical expertise is the foundation for every part of Paradigm’s business: risk-based clinical solutions, case management, specialty networks, home health, shared decision support, and payment integrity programs.
We are seeking a full-time, remote Application Development Manager. This position will plan, coordinate, and supervise all activities related to Application Strategy and Development Standards in addition to the Design, Development, and Implementation of Application Solutions for the Enterprise. Manage integration technology solutions that support and promote collaboration with business partners. Manage a team of professionals composed of employees and contractors with various technology expertise.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Application Development
Manage the maintenance and support of existing systems as well as the implementation of new systems as prioritized by the IT leadership and PMO
Define, develop and implement best practices in design, development, build/deployments, and unit testing; develop metrics to manage performance
Work with cross functional teams to develop and track software development project deliverables such as development schedules, status reports, resource plans, issues/risks and mitigation plans; manage resources relating to projects production support activities
Own the development and testing environment by keeping an updated copy of these environments; provide database and infrastructure groups the hardware and configuration requirements to make sure that the development environments will not be a bottle neck due to lack of hardware resource; maintain the development environment landscape to allow for scalability and maintainability
Lead the assessment and implementation of third-party controls; manage its inventories and implement a common library within the organization.
Manager, Applications Development
Supervise the work of other application development team professionals and effectively delegate responsibilities to staff to enhance their professional growth
Develop mentoring relationships with multiple staff personnel and managing related HR activities including annual reviews and performance feedback
Work closely with IT Management to ensure Application Strategies and design are aligned to business objectives and conform to best practices.
Ensure communications between team members and business users is frequent, timely, and accurate
Supervisory Responsibilities
Mentor, train and supervise other team members directly and indirectly, review their work and provide effective constructive feedback.
Ensure all team members understand, are trained in, and comply with Paradigm’s security requirements and policies.
Ensure all team members have the minimum level of IT system access required to effectively complete their Paradigm responsibilities.
Ensure all consultant team resources are properly utilized based on availability and technical skillsets
Technology Expertise
Lead the evaluation and selection of all related infrastructure components such as software, hardware, database management systems and networking capabilities related to enterprise's systems architecture.
Lead technology efforts and maintain a high degree of technical knowledge on new and emerging technologies; maintain a sandbox for the development team where members can learn new tools and evaluated if this can fit into current development environment
Be the technology expert and internal advocate development technologies and unit testing products; strong knowledge of application security (intranet and internet applications); ensure that development team completes the required physical documentation design based from business requirements and functional design
Proven expertise on company’s current technology footprints including current versions of the following software:
Visual Studio
SQL Server Management Studio, SQL Server Profiler, SQL Report Viewer, SQL Server
Microsoft Azure DevOps
InRule (irAuthor, irStudio, irVerify) or equivalent rules engine software
BizTalk
C#.NET Core
Angular
K2 or equivalent BPMS software
Windows Communication Foundation
Windows Workflow Foundation
MOSS
Microsoft Office InfoPath
Windows Server and IIS
QUALIFICATIONS:
B.S. Computer Science, Information Systems or equivalent work experience; Advance degree is a plus
At least 8 years of experience in applications design, development and management; with a successful track record of managing applications development teams in web-based development, distributed systems and web services
Minimum 3 years of .NET application management experience in a mid to large size organization; minimum of 3 years software development management experience using C#, VB.net, and BizTalk
Demonstrated successful implementation of SDLC ensuring minimum required development artifacts are developed and completed by development team members
Advanced knowledge of solution development, systems analysis/design, programming techniques, testing, and release management
Demonstrated ability and experience working in a matrix environment
Healthcare industry experience is highly desirable
Effective communication, organizational, presentation and execution skills required (both written and oral) Strong interactive problem solving, decision-making, and leadership skills; Ability to multi-task to support multiple initiatives
Paradigm believes that fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace is central to our mission of helping more people and transforming lives. We’re striving to build a culture that better reflects the society we live in and empowers our team to deliver the highest levels of compassion and care to those we serve. For us, achieving this goal requires a workforce that respectfully embraces differences and commits to positive change, creating an environment where everyone is able to bring their whole self to work.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.