EIT Engineering Team Lead

BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Inc.; Chattanooga, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Inc. is seeking an EIT Engineering Team Lead to guide a high-visibility initiative focused on evolving member-access platforms.

You will mentor engineers, oversee solution design, and partner with Product, Architecture, Security, and business stakeholders to deliver reliable, high-quality solutions. The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, on-call rotations, and collaboration across cross-functional teams, with remote-first work and on-site final interviews in

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent.
• Experience: 5+ years in IT concepts, application development, or enterprise system maintenance.
• Experience: 5 years in systems maintenance and/or programming.
• Experience: 3 years in expert-level knowledge of at least one programming language or enterprise system used at BCBST.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of a team focused on maintenance and development of systems.
• Provide staff management oversight including hiring, promotions, and performance reviews.
• Direct and develop staff, fostering growth and teamwork.
• Ensure adherence to budgets, plans, objectives, and staffing allocations.
• Lead team through periods of transition and on-call rotations as needed.

Skills

Team leadership

Mentorship

Communication

AI in development

JavaScript/Node/React

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

GitHub Copilot

Claude

Node.js

React

Job description

## EIT Engineering Team LeadApply: Remote: USA, TN, Chattanooga, Remote: Full time: Posted 13 Days Ago: R-49147**We are hiring a Member Portal and Services Team Lead at BCBST!**In this role, you will lead a high-visibility initiative focused on evolving the platforms our members rely on to access critical healthcare services. As both a technical lead and people leader, you’ll guide a team of engineers while partnering closely with Product, Architecture, Security, and business stakeholders to deliver reliable, high-quality solutions that enhance the member experience. You’ll help stabilize and modernize Node/React-based platforms, improve delivery predictability and system reliability, and drive meaningful outcomes across cross-functional teams. This role blends leadership and hands-on engagement—mentoring engineers, overseeing solution design and code quality, and advancing the use of AI-assisted development practices. **Preferred Experience and Skills:*** Comfortable leading a team for a high-visibility initiative* Experience leading collaboration across product, engineering, and business stakeholders* 1+ year of experience leading teams and providing technical mentorship* Offshore collaboration experience preferred**AI & Tooling Expectations:*** Ability to coach team members on applying AI in development workflows* Experience with GitHub Copilot and Claude preferred* Technical background in JavaScript / Node / React**Note:*** This is a remote, work-from-home position, but the final round of interviews will take place on-site in our Chattanooga, TN office.* Fully remote role with occasional travel for key team events and interviews* Role includes a formal on-call rotation approximately every 4–5 weeks, with availability for escalations as needed* Sponsorship not available for this role**Job Responsibilities*** Manages the day-to-day operations of a team with a focus on the maintenance and development of systems and supervising system modifications.* Assigns, monitors, and reviews progress and accuracy of work. Provides staff management oversight including hiring, promoting, or making recommendations for staff. Conducts performance reviews and assessments, manages performance, engages in skills assessment, and promotes professional development of staff.* Directs, motivates, and develops staff, maximizing their individual contribution, professional growth, and ability to function effectively with their colleagues as a team.* Ensures adherence to policies, plans, objectives, budgets and staffing allocations.* Manages and tracks team-level project details and serves as the technical subject matter expert and provides leadership during periods of transition.* Employees may be required to participate in a weekly on-call rotation.**Job Qualifications** *Education** Bachelor's Degree in a Computer Sciences related field or equivalent work experience.*Experience** 5 year - Experience with information technology concepts, application development and/or enterprise system maintenance methodology, terminology, and standards required* 5 years – Systems maintenance and/or programming experience required* 3 year - Expert working knowledge of at least one programming language and/or one enterprise system in use at BCBST *Skills\\Certifications** Knowledge of information technology concepts, methodology, terminology, and standards.* Proven Skill to develop and/or maintain an enterprise IT system* Subject Matter Expertise (SME) in one or more enterprise IT systems* Strong interpersonal and organizational skills* Microsoft Office and email skills are required* Adaptive to high pace and changing environment.* Must be able to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical co-workers.* Must be willing to adjust schedule to plan and perform maintenance and upgrades outside of business hours and be part of an on-call rotation.**Number of Openings Available**1**Worker Type:**Employee**Company:**BCBST BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Inc.**Applying for this job indicates your acknowledgement and understanding of the following statements:**BCBST will recruit, hire, train and promote individuals in all job classifications without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, citizenship, pregnancy, veteran status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.Further information regarding BCBST's EEO Policies/Notices may be found by reviewing the following page:BCBST's EEO Policies/Notices**BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee via-email, the Internet or any other method without a valid, written Direct Placement Agreement in place for this position from BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee HR/Talent Acquisition will not be considered. No fee will be paid in the event the applicant is hired by BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee as a result of the referral or through other means.**### About UsAs Tennessee's largest health benefit plan company, we've been helping Tennesseans find their own unique paths to good health since 1945. More than that, we're your neighbors and friends – fellow Tennesseans with deep roots of caring tradition, a focused approach to physical, financial and community good health for today, and a bright outlook for an even healthier tomorrow.### What We're Looking ForAt BCBST, we empower our employees to thrive both independently and collaboratively, creating a collective impact on the lives of our members. We seek talented individuals who excel in a team environment, share responsibility, and embrace accountability.We're also seeking candidates who are proficient in the Microsoft Office suite, including Microsoft Teams, organized, and capable of managing multiple assignments or projects simultaneously. Additional, strong interpersonal abilities along with strong oral and written communication skills are important across all roles at BCBST.We foster a culture where innovation is encouraged. That includes using AI enabled tools responsibly to support everyday work — guided by proven workflows, templates, and policies. As roles become more advanced, we expect employees to leverage AI more broadly to transform how we serve members.### Remote FirstBCBST is a remote-first organization with many employees working primarily from their homes. Each position within the company is classified as either fully remote, partially remote, or office based. BCBST hires employees for remote positions from across the U.S. with the exception of the following states: California, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, and New York. Applicants living in these states may move to an approved state prior to starting a position with BCBST at their own expense. If the position requires the individual to reside in Chattanooga, TN, they may be eligible for relocation assistance.