Lead Software Engineer II

Deloitte France; Clay Arsenal (CT); On-site; USD 152,000 - 253,000; Full time

Job summary

Deloitte’s GPS practice seeks an experienced leader to manage Medicaid eligibility systems and modernization efforts for state clients. You will oversee end-to-end delivery, collaborate with policy, operations, and IT teams, and translate regulatory requirements into functional system capabilities.

Leaders with 10+ years of consulting and a track record mentoring teams will thrive in this role, driving Agile/DevOps practices and ensuring reliable system performance and data integrity across

Qualifications

• 10+ years of consulting and/or industry experience.
• Experience with state public assistance systems supporting eligibility and benefits determination and case management.
• Experience supporting state clients in eligibility determination, benefits calculation, benefits issuance, or information management.
• Ability to travel 0-20% on average based on work and clients served.
• Limited immigration sponsorship may be available.
• Experience managing small to mid-size engagements or workstreams and leading multiple team members.
• Experience mentoring or leading multiple team members.

Responsibilities

• Manage the lifecycle of Medicaid eligibility systems (design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance).
• Oversee application performance, reliability, and scalability.
• Coordinate system upgrades, patches, and enhancements.
• Ensure integration with related systems (MMIS, HIX/Marketplace etc.).
• Lead and manage projects related to eligibility system transformations and modernization.
• Develop project plans, timelines, and budgets.
• Coordinate with vendors, system integrators, and internal IT teams.
• Monitor project risks, issues, and dependencies.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, policy teams, and operations to gather requirements.
• Translate policy and regulatory requirements into system functionality.
• Act as the liaison between technical teams and business users.
• Manage and mentor application developers, analysts, and support staff.
• Promote Agile/DevOps practices for continuous delivery and improvement.
• Ensure effective workload planning and team performance.
• Ensure accurate eligibility determination logic and data integrity.
• Oversee reporting and analytics related to enrollment, eligibility, and compliance.
• Support data exchanges (e.g., Federal Data Services Hub, state systems).
• Ensure timely resolution of production issues and incidents.
• Establish SLAs and monitor service performance.
• Drive continuous improvement and process optimization.

Skills

Work independently

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Relationship building

Project leadership

Mentoring others

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Our Deloitte Customer team empowers organizations to build deeper relationships with customers through innovative strategies, advanced analytics, Generative AI, transformative technologies, and creative design. We can enhance customer experiences and drive sustained growth and customer value creation and capture, through customer and commercial strategies, digital products and innovation, marketing, commerce, sales, and service. We are a team of strategists, data scientists, operators, creatives, designers, engineers, and architects. Our team balances business strategy, technology, creativity, and ongoing managed services to solve the biggest problems that affect customers, partners, constituents, and the workforce.

Work you'll do

• Manage the lifecycle of Medicaid eligibility systems (design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance)
• Oversee application performance, reliability, and scalability
• Coordinate system upgrades, patches, and enhancement
• Ensure integration with related systems (MMIS, HIX/Marketplace etc.)
• Lead and manage projects related to eligibility system transformations and modernization
• Develop project plans, timelines, and budgets
• Coordinate with vendors, system integrators, and internal IT teams
• Monitor project risks, issues, and dependencies Business & Stakeholder Engagement
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, policy teams, and operations to gather requirements
• Translate policy and regulatory requirements into system functionality
• Act as the liaison between technical teams and business users
• Manage and mentor application developers, analysts, and support staff
• Promote Agile/DevOps practices for continuous delivery and improvement
• Ensure effective workload planning and team performance
• Ensure accurate eligibility determination logic and data integrity
• Oversee reporting and analytics related to enrollment, eligibility, and compliance
• Support data exchanges (e.g., Federal Data Services Hub, state systems)
• Ensure timely resolution of production issues and incidents
• Establish SLAs and monitor service performance
• Drive continuous improvement and process optimization

A successful candidate would possess these skills

• Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a team
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Meticulous attention to detail and quality of work product
• Ability to build and sustain professional relationships
• Ability to lead projects or workstreams
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to mentor and provide clear guidance to others

The team

Deloitte’s Government and Public Services (GPS) practice is designed for impact. Serving federal, state, and local government clients, as well as public higher education institutions, the team brings experience in strategy, technology, and operations to help clients address complex mission challenges. Within this environment, GPS HST Technology professionals support programs that improve service delivery, operational effectiveness, and constituent outcomes.

Qualifications

Required:

• 10+ years of consulting and/or industry experience
• Experience with state public assistance systems supporting eligibility and benefits determination and case management
• Experience supporting state clients in one or more of the following areas: eligibility determination, benefits calculation, benefits issuance, or information management
• Bachelor’s degree
• Ability to travel 0-20%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve
• Limited immigration sponsorship may be available

Preferred:

• Experience managing small to mid-size engagements or workstreams and leading multiple team members
• Experience mentoring or leading multiple team members

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Deloitte, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $ 151,500 to $252,500.

You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.