Head of Application Development & Support (Hybrid)

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas; Topeka (KS); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

6 weeks parental leave

Fertility/Adoption assistance

2 weeks caregiver leave

401(k) matching

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness benefits

Job summary

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas is seeking a Manager of Application Development to lead a team delivering enterprise health insurance applications. You will align technology with business goals, ensure HIPAA/HITRUST compliance, and drive secure, scalable solutions across enrollment, claims, and provider networks.

The role supports a hybrid or onsite work arrangement, collaborating with product, compliance, and IT leadership to improve member and provider experiences.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of healthcare systems and regulatory compliance (HIPAA, CMS, etc.).
• Proficiency in modern development frameworks and database technologies (SQL, NoSQL).
• Experience with API integration, microservices, and cloud platforms (Azure, AWS).
• Demonstrated leadership in Agile methodologies, including Scrum or SAFe.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Strong analytical skills to drive data-based decision-making, problem-solving and critical-thinking with a solution-oriented mindset and focus on business outcomes.

Skills

.NET

Java

Angular/React

SQL/NoSQL

API/microservices

Cloud platforms

Agile leadership

HIPAA knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Tools

Azure

AWS

SQL

NoSQL

Job description

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas is seeking a Manager of Application Development to lead a team delivering enterprise health insurance applications. You will align technology with business goals, ensure HIPAA/HITRUST compliance, and drive secure, scalable solutions across enrollment, claims, and provider networks.

The role supports a hybrid or onsite work arrangement, collaborating with product, compliance, and IT leadership to improve member and provider experiences.