Application Development Engineer II

Position Purpose: Designs, develops and implements enterprise software solutions. Collaborates closely with technical and non-technical roles such as data modelers, architects, business analysts, data stewards, and subject matter experts (SMEs).
Strong application development and data engineering experience, with a demonstrated understanding of provider data and provider directory processes, particularly within government health insurance programs such as Medicare, Medicaid, and Marketplace
Monitor and support critical production processes, including provider directory feeds, credentialing feeds, provider data quality processes, Medicaid provider registration, and other downstream provider data transmissions.
Develops efficient code in various development languages for enhancements and bug fixes
Designs, and develops software solutions and process flows complying with standards, guidelines, and best practices
Identify and implement process improvements focused on performance, scalability, automation, data quality, and repeatability.
Troubleshoot production issues, identify root causes, and implement sustainable solutions to improve process reliability and reduce operational risk.
Creates, executes, and evaluates unit/integration tests
Identifies, assess, and formulates architectural impacts and solutions from business requirements
Analyzes user needs and software requirements to determine feasibility of design within time and cost constraints, including the ability to estimate work needed
Creates conceptual and detailed technical design documents
Provides implementation expertise contributing to rollback, post install, data migration, and other artifacts as required including creation of support plans
Adheres to security management practices and promotes established security standards
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all policies and standards
Education/Experience: A Bachelor's degree in a quantitative or business field (e.g., statistics, mathematics, engineering, computer science) and requires 2 – 4 years of related experience.
Or equivalent experience acquired through accomplishments of applicable knowledge, duties, scope and skill reflective of the level of this position.
Desired Technical Skills:
Strong knowledge of SQL, ETL/SSIS, Power BI, SSRS
Intermediate knowledge of Snowflake
Experience with Application Development; Software Development
Knowledge of Programming Concepts; Software Design
Pay Range: $75,300.00 - $135,400.00 per year
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.
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.
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