Lead Business Solutions Developer

Centene Corporation; Kansas City (MO); Hybrid; USD 108,000 - 199,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health insurance

401K & stock plans

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off + holidays

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Centene Corporation is seeking an experienced solutions architect to strategize, plan, and build complex data solutions. You will lead the development lifecycle, gather requirements, and mentor peers while delivering scalable SQL, Power BI, and Snowflake-based capabilities.

The role requires 8+ years in the field, a CS/MIS-related degree, and familiarity with Agile/Scrum. Healthcare experience is a plus, with a flexible work approach including remote/hybrid/onsite options.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS or related field with 8+ years of experience.
• Healthcare experience is a plus.
• Familiarity with Agile and Scrum methodologies is expected.

Responsibilities

• Lead implementation projects and gather requirements with stakeholders.
• Develop and review SQL, Power BI, and Snowflake solutions.
• Mentor peers and participate in code reviews and pull requests.
• Configure and maintain scalable data solutions for business needs.
• Collaborate with teams to design efficient solution strategies.

Skills

SQL

Power BI

DAX

Snowflake

Teradata

Relational Databases

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, MIS, related field

Tools

Snowflake

Teradata

Job description

Position Purpose

Strategizes, plans, conceptualizes, configures, and builds complex solutions that solve common challenges within the business, by using technological tools or programs. Conducts extensive research and gathers requirements to determine customer needs and lead and provide oversight of the development process from an operational perspective. Acts as a subject matter expert providing advice, support and guidance as needed and serves as a mentor to colleagues. Must have the ability to be self‑sufficient.

Manages the entire implementation process and drives definition of business needs by leading a project team, conduct requirements gathering; maintain communication with stakeholders during solution development. Performs complex research and advanced analysis with SQL and Power BI (DAX); find/create best solutions to stakeholder requests or problems; identify the best method or tool to develop solutions. Collaborates with and mentor peers on development and solution strategy; regular code reviews and pull requests; team partnership to identify efficient and effective scalable product solutions. Refers solutions for implementation. Writes code (SQL, Power BI, Snowflake) for software programs and applications, working with classes, using inheritance and virtualization, and following best programming practices.

Education / Experience

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, MIS, related field, or equivalent experience. 8+ years of experience in the field or in a related area. Completion of a technical training program (e.g., LaunchCode, FDM, etc.) may be considered in lieu of a bachelor’s degree. Healthcare experience a plus. Applies basic understanding of Agile and Scrum methodologies.

Technical Skills Desired

• Advanced knowledge and experience with SQL
• Intermediate knowledge and experience with Power BI and DAX
• Intermediate knowledge of OLAP DBs (Snowflake, Teradata, etc.)
• Intermediate knowledge of Relational Databases
• Pay Range: $107,700.00 - $199,300.00 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.

Benefits

• competitive pay
• health insurance
• 401K and stock purchase plans
• tuition reimbursement
• paid time off plus holidays
• 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.