Manager, Application Development & Support

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas

Manager of Application Development leading a team for health insurance applications. Ensuring alignment with business goals, technology standards, and compliance within a dynamic work environment.

Posted 4/23/2026full-timeTopeka • Arizona, Florida, South Dakota • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $135,440 - $169,300 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AngularAWSAzureCloudCyber SecurityJavaMicroservices.NETNoSQLReactSDLCSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee full software development lifecycle (SDLC) for health insurance systems, including enrollment, claims, provider networks, and customer portals.
Lead application modernization efforts, including cloud migration or refactoring monolithic systems into microservices.
Collaborate with business and product teams to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
Ensure adherence to regulatory and security standards (e.g., HIPAA, HITRUST).
Drive adoption of best practices in coding, testing, DevOps, and Agile delivery.
Manage resource allocation, project timelines, and development budgets.
Evaluate and implement new tools, technologies, and architectures to optimize application performance.
Coordinate with infrastructure, data, and cybersecurity teams to ensure system integrity and scalability.
Resolve complex technical issues and lead root cause analysis to prevent recurrence.
Regularly influence, update and report to senior IT leadership and business stakeholders; Influence cross-functional stakeholders, including product, compliance, and operations teams.
Accountable for performance monitoring, policy enforcement, termination process, disciplinary action, hiring, compliance and team development. Maintaining accurate records of all hiring, firing and disciplinary action.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong understanding of healthcare systems and regulatory compliance (HIPAA, CMS, etc.)
Proficiency in modern development frameworks (e.g., .NET, Java, Angular, React) and database technologies (SQL, NoSQL)
Experience with API integration, microservices, and cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS)
Demonstrated leadership in Agile methodologies, including Scrum or SAFe
Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize in a fast-paced environment
Strong analytical skills to drive data-based decision-making, problem-solving and critical-thinking with a solution-oriented mindset and focus on business outcomes
Effective communication and interpersonal skills across technical and non-technical audiences
Experience in application security and vulnerability remediation
Familiarity with DevOps tools (CI/CD pipelines, source control, automated testing)
Business acumen in payer operations such as claims processing, EDI, or member engagement systems.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Incentive pay program (EPIP)
Health/Vision/Dental insurance
6 weeks paid parental leave for new mothers and fathers
Fertility/Adoption assistance
2 weeks paid caregiver leave
401(k) plan matching up to 5%
Tuition reimbursement
Health & fitness benefits, discounts and resources

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Hard Skills & Tools

SDLC.NETJavaAngularReactSQLNoSQLAPI integrationmicroservicescloud platforms

Soft Skills

leadershipAgile methodologiesproblem-solvingcritical-thinkingcommunicationinterpersonal skillsproject managementanalytical skillssolution-oriented mindsetbusiness outcomes focus