Application Development Information Technology Manager - New York, NY

MetroPlusHealth; New York (NY); Vor Ort; USD 110.000 - 140.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

MetroPlus is seeking an Application Development IT Manager in New York, New York. In this role, you'll lead the application development team and ensure high performance in delivering critical software applications.

The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of IT management experience with a strong background in Agile methodologies and modern software engineering practices. This position is integral for enhancing collaboration across teams and guiding successful project delivery.

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years of experience in IT management, leading software development teams.
• Proven experience in full software development lifecycle (SDLC) and Agile delivery.
• Experience in Health Care IT or other regulated industries is a plus.

Aufgaben

• Provide leadership and supervision to the application development team.
• Guide development efforts to deliver successful, high-quality applications.
• Establish and enforce software engineering best practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and maintain applications.
• Lead requirements gathering, user story development, and planning using Agile.

Kenntnisse

Leadership and supervision of teams

Agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban)

Modern software engineering best practices

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field

Master’s Degree

Tools

C#

.NET Core

React

RESTful APIs

Git

Visual Studio Code

Visual Studio

AI-assisted development tools

Azure

AWS

GCP

Docker

Kubernetes

Jobbeschreibung

Information Technology Department has an immediate opening for an Application Development IT Manager. The successful candidate will offer support to our business operation teams and be responsible for a wide variety of critical software applications. The IT Manager will also provide oversight and responsibility for the performance and operation of the Application Development team through management, leadership and mentorship.

Scope of Role & Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and supervision to the application development team, ensuring high performance and professional growth.
• Guide the team’s development efforts to deliver successful, timely, and high-quality applications and projects.
• Establish and enforce modern software engineering best practices, including code quality, testing, and DevOps automation.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning, innovation, and improvement within the team.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (developers, business analysts, architects, UX/UI designers, QA) to plan, design, develop, test, and maintain applications.
• Lead requirements gathering, user story development, estimation, and sprint planning using Agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban).
• Oversee the creation of technical documentation, user manuals, and status reports.
• Ensure applications are designed, developed, and tested according to industry standards and security best practices.
• Organize and participate in code reviews, architecture reviews, and knowledge-sharing sessions.
• Manage CI/CD pipelines, deployment automation, and release management.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical and application issues efficiently.
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies, frameworks, and tools to improve productivity and product quality.
• Communicate and enforce administrative policies, procedures, and compliance requirements.

Required Education, Training & Professional Experience

• Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field required, Master’s Degree preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in IT management, leading software development teams or;
• A satisfactory equivalent combination of training, education and experience.
• Proven experience in full software development lifecycle (SDLC) and Agile delivery.
• Hands‑on experience with modern development tools and languages: C#, .NET Core, React, RESTful APIs, Git, Visual Studio Code, Visual Studio, and AI‑assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot).
• Strong understanding of cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP), containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and DevOps practices (CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code).
• Experience with database design and management, especially Microsoft SQL Server (latest versions), T‑SQL, and familiarity with NoSQL databases.
• Deep knowledge of Agile methodologies, content versioning, and modern software delivery pipelines.
• Experience in Health Care IT or other regulated industries is highly desirable.

Licensure and/or Certification Required

None required, but certifications in Agile, Cloud (Azure/AWS/GCP), or DevOps are a plus.

Professional Competencies

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills.