We are seeking an experienced Senior Programmer / Team Lead with deep healthcare technology expertise to lead the design, development, integration, modernization, and support of enterprise healthcare applications and integration platforms.
This role combines hands-on technical leadership with team leadership responsibilities. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in healthcare EDI integrations, SQL Server development, Azure API technologies, and modern Python/Django-based application development.
The individual will help guide technical direction, mentor development staff, coordinate operational support activities, and partner closely with business stakeholders, PMO teams, vendors, and IT leadership to deliver scalable and reliable healthcare technology solutions.
This position will play a key role in supporting modernization initiatives, operational stability, interoperability, automation, and enterprise application integration efforts.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Leadership
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Lead the design, development, enhancement, and support of enterprise healthcare applications and integration solutions
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Provide technical leadership and mentorship to developers and technical staff
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Assist in establishing development standards, coding practices, SDLC processes, and technical governance
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Review technical designs, code quality, and solution architecture
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Support operational issue resolution and provide guidance during production incidents
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Coordinate development priorities and technical assignments across the team
Application Development & Integration
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Develop and support healthcare EDI/X12 transaction processing including:
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837 Claims
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835 Remittance
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270/271 Eligibility
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276/277 Claim Status
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834 Enrollment
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Develop and optimize SQL Server databases, stored procedures, ETL processes, views, and reporting solutions
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Design and develop RESTful APIs leveraging Azure API Management and Azure cloud technologies
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Build and support Python/Django-based web applications and backend services
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Support interoperability and healthcare data exchange initiatives involving APIs, EDI, and operational systems
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Troubleshoot and resolve complex application, integration, and data issues
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Support automation and modernization initiatives across the IT organization
Collaboration & Operations
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Partner with Business Analysts, PMO teams, operational stakeholders, and vendors to gather requirements and deliver technical solutions
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Participate in architecture discussions, operational planning, and project delivery activities
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Support change management, deployment planning, testing coordination, and release activities
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Ensure solutions align with security, compliance, and healthcare regulatory requirements including HIPAA
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Document technical architecture, workflows, APIs, support procedures, and operational processes
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Participate in on-call support and operational escalation activities as needed
Required Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field or equivalent experience
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8+ years of software development experience
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5+ years of healthcare IT experience
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Prior experience leading or mentoring technical teams
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Strong experience with healthcare EDI/X12 transaction processing and integration workflows
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Strong SQL Server and T-SQL development experience
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Experience with Azure API Management and Azure integration technologies
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Strong programming experience with Python and Django frameworks
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Experience designing and consuming RESTful APIs
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Strong understanding of SDLC, application architecture, and operational support processes
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Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills
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Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Preferred Qualifications
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Experience within Managed Care, Medicaid, Behavioral Health, Claims, Eligibility, or Population Health environments
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Experience with HL7/FHIR interoperability standards
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Experience with Azure Functions, Logic Apps, Service Bus, or Data Factory
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Experience with DevOps pipelines and CI/CD automation
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Experience with cloud modernization initiatives
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Experience with Agile/Scrum delivery methodologies
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Prior leadership experience within healthcare application teams
Technical Skills
Required Technologies
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SQL Server
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T-SQL
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Python
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Django
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Azure API Management
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REST APIs
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Healthcare EDI/X12
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JSON/XML
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Git
Preferred Technologies
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HL7/FHIR
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Azure Functions
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Azure Logic Apps
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Azure Data Factory
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Power BI
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Docker
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Kubernetes
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DevOps / CI-CD
Core Competencies
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Technical leadership
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Healthcare systems integration
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Application modernization
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Team collaboration
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Operational support
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API development
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Database optimization
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SDLC governance
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Problem solving
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Communication and mentoring
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Continuous improvement mindset
CBH offers a robust compensation and benefits package, including:
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Family Planning, Fertility, Adoption Benefits
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403B Retirement Plan
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PTO Days/Sick Days
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Wellness Program
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Employee Assistance Program
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Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
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Medical, Prescription Drug Insurance
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Tuition Reimbursement
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Commuter Benefits
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Flexible Spending
Philadelphia Residency Requirement:
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The successful candidate must be a current Philadelphia resident or become a resident within six months of hire.
U.S. Authorization Requirement:
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CBH does not provide sponsorship for applicants requiring future work authorization. All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
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We strive to promote and sustain a culture of diversity, inclusion and belonging every day. CBH is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, promotion, or any other personnel action based on all qualified individuals. This is without regard to race, ethnicity, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex/gender, marital status, gender identity, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected individual genetic information, or non-disqualifying physical or mental handicap or disability in each aspect of the human resources function by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Requesting An Accommodation:
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CBH is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities or religious observance, including reasonable accommodation when needed. If you are hired by CBH and require an accommodation to perform the essential functions of your role, you will be asked to participate in our accommodation process. Accommodations made to facilitate the recruiting process are not a guarantee of future or continued accommodation once hired.
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If you would like to be considered for employment opportunities with CBH and have accommodation needs for a disability or religious observance, please send us an email at [email protected]
