Lead Application Development & DevOps Leader

MetroPlusHealth; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

MetroPlusHealth is seeking an IT Manager to lead the Application Development team, driving delivery of critical software applications and overseeing performance, quality, and security. The role emphasizes leadership, mentorship, and collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders in a regulated healthcare IT environment.

Responsibilities include championing best practices in SDLC, Agile delivery, and CI/CD, while coordinating with business teams to plan and execute projects and ensure timely

Qualifications

• 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.

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 to plan, design, develop, test, and maintain applications.
• Lead requirements gathering, user story development, estimation, and sprint planning using Agile methodologies.
• 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.

Skills

Leadership

Agile delivery

SDLC experience

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in Computer Science or Software Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

C#

NET Core

React

RESTful APIs

Git

Visual Studio

Visual Studio Code

Job description

MetroPlusHealth is seeking an IT Manager to lead the Application Development team, driving delivery of critical software applications and overseeing performance, quality, and security. The role emphasizes leadership, mentorship, and collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders in a regulated healthcare IT environment.

Responsibilities include championing best practices in SDLC, Agile delivery, and CI/CD, while coordinating with business teams to plan and execute projects and ensure timely