Senior Application Technology Specialist

Ascension; St. Louis (MO); Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

403(b) retirement plan

PTO & holidays

Tuition reimbursement

EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

Parental leave

Pet insurance

Job summary

Ascension is seeking a senior Applications and Platforms leader for a fully remote role guiding the complete application lifecycle. You will act as the subject-matter expert for complex integrations, drive future-state architecture, and manage vendor partnerships to ensure sustainable, cost-effective operations across our healthcare systems.

In this role, you will gather requirements, evaluate vendors, drive enhancements, and measure performance to improve user adoption and system reliability

Qualifications

• High school diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience or higher education with at least 1 year experience.
• 2 years of leadership or management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational excellence across the full application lifecycle, acting as the primary subject matter expert and escalation point for complex integrations and configurations to keep systems running seamlessly.
• Shape future-state architecture and workflows by providing strategic technical expertise that aligns application designs directly with long-term business and patient care goals.
• Drive high-impact system enhancements from initial requirements gathering and vendor proposals through to post-launch evaluations and seamless upgrade management.
• Optimize application value and user adoption through performance metric analysis, user feedback, and cross-functional leadership in process redesign.
• Oversee strategic vendor partnerships and service level agreements to ensure financial sustainability, optimal contract performance, and low total cost of ownership.

Education

High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate’s degree/Bachelor’s degree with 1 year of experience OR 5 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required. 2 years of leadership or management experience preferred.

Job description

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Remote
• Department: Applications and Platforms
• Schedule: Days | Full-time

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Lead operational excellence across the full application lifecycle, acting as the primary subject matter expert and escalation point for complex integrations and configurations to keep systems running seamlessly.
• Shape future-state architecture and workflows by providing strategic technical expertise that aligns application designs directly with long-term business and patient care goals.
• Drive high-impact system enhancements from initial requirements gathering and vendor proposals through to post-launch evaluations and seamless upgrade management.
• Optimize application value and user adoption through performance metric analysis, user feedback, and cross-functional leadership in process redesign.
• Oversee strategic vendor partnerships and service level agreements to ensure financial sustainability, optimal contract performance, and low total cost of ownership.

What Minimum Requirements You’ll Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Required Credential(s): None Required.

Education

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate’s degree/Bachelor’s degree with 1 year of experience OR 5 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required. 2 years of leadership or management experience preferred.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer‑matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well‑being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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