IT - Manager, Application Development (Data Engineering)

ArchWell Health•Nashville, TN

About The Position

ArchWell Health is an innovative healthcare provider focused on improving the lives of senior members through high-quality, personalized care in welcoming neighborhood clinics. Its mission combines compassionate care, community connections, and data-driven decision-making. The Manager, Application Development (Data Engineering) is a hands-on leadership role in the Data Engineering organization within the Information Technology – Engineering department. Reporting to the Director of Data Engineering, the manager leads three to five application and data engineers while owning technical direction and architecture for application platforms and integrations that support data-driven operations. The role remains involved in day-to-day design, development, and implementation, and oversees delivery of applications, integrations, and data platforms supporting business operations, analytics, and strategic initiatives. The manager works with clinical, operational, financial, and corporate stakeholders to translate business needs into scalable application platforms. The role drives development and optimization of internal applications, APIs, and integrations that enable trusted reporting, analytics, and operational excellence. The position also advances a data-driven culture and ensures solutions are secure, maintainable, reliable, and aligned with organizational objectives and applicable healthcare requirements. ArchWell Health provides value-based primary care for older adults through accessible neighborhood centers, with an emphasis on prevention, wellness, strong provider-patient relationships, and community. The company is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related field; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
At least 7 years of experience in enterprise software/application development or related technical disciplines.
At least 3 years of experience designing, developing, and supporting enterprise application platforms, service integrations, or modular/microservice architectures.
At least 4 years of experience leading, mentoring, or setting technical direction for engineering teams.
Comprehensive knowledge of application development, system integration, and SDLC best practices.
Strong understanding of application architecture, modular/service-oriented design patterns, API design, and system integration.
Experience designing and supporting scalable application platforms, integrations, and APIs.
Sound technical and business judgment, ability to perform advanced analysis, and ability to make decisions in complex and evolving environments.
Ability to establish priorities, manage competing demands, and deliver results with minimal oversight.
Proven leadership skills, including influencing outcomes, driving accountability, and developing high-performing engineering teams.
Experience with cloud-based application platforms within the Microsoft Azure ecosystem, including Azure Functions and App Services.
Familiarity with Entra ID (OAuth2/OIDC), identity/SSO integration, and Entity Framework.
Knowledge of DevOps, CI/CD practices, source control management, and infrastructure-as-code principles.
Understanding of data security, privacy, compliance, and governance practices, particularly in regulated industries.
Working knowledge of SQL and relational data modeling sufficient to support application data needs.
Proficiency in C#, .NET Core/ASP.NET Core, and modern web frameworks such as Blazor WebAssembly, Angular, or similar SPA technologies.
Experience building and maintaining APIs and enterprise integrations.
Excellent communication, stakeholder management, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment requiring adaptability, ownership, and hands-on leadership.
Curiosity and willingness to continuously learn emerging technologies and adjacent Microsoft platform capabilities.
Embodies and serves as a role model of ArchWell Health’s values: Be compassionate; Strive for excellence; Earn trust; Show respect; Stay resilient; Always do the right thing.

Nice To Haves

Experience leading engineering teams in healthcare, healthcare technology, or another highly regulated industry.
Familiarity with healthcare data domains, including claims, clinical, provider, member, and operational data.
Experience supporting data governance, data quality, security, and compliance initiatives, including HIPAA and CMS requirements.

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and develop a team of three to five application and data engineers, fostering a collaborative, innovative, high-performing culture.
Set team objectives, prioritize initiatives, allocate resources, and ensure successful delivery of projects and operational commitments.
Conduct performance coaching, career development planning, and technical mentorship.
Define, monitor, and report on engineering and operational metrics, including delivery performance, application reliability, data quality, and team effectiveness.
Partner with business and technology leaders to advance a data-driven culture, establish KPIs, and use data to inform decisions and measure outcomes.
Provide technical leadership for the design, development, implementation, and support of application platforms, integrations, and APIs.
Contribute hands-on to application development, data engineering, and solution delivery as needed.
Guide architecture, design, and optimization of scalable, secure, maintainable application platforms, including modular/service-boundary patterns and future microservice extraction paths.
Own the design and delivery of application-level integrations, including file- and API-based data exchange with external systems, using configuration-driven ingestion patterns.
Ensure adherence to engineering best practices, coding standards, testing methodologies, and DevOps principles.
Drive continuous improvement in performance, reliability, scalability, and operational efficiency.
Partner with Product Management, Project Management, Business Systems Analysts, Data & Analytics teams, and business stakeholders to turn requirements into technical solutions.
Lead technical design sessions, architecture reviews, code reviews, and solution planning.
Collaborate with IT, data, clinical, operational, and business teams to align applications and data solutions with organizational objectives.
Facilitate clear communication and alignment among technical and non-technical stakeholders on priorities, risks, and deliverables.
Ensure applications, integrations, and data platforms comply with HIPAA, CMS, and other applicable healthcare regulations and security requirements.
Promote application security practices, including access control, identity management (Entra ID/SSO), audit logging, and data privacy.
Maintain system documentation, architectural diagrams, operational procedures, and technical standards.
Support change management, release management, and version control processes for reliable, governed solution delivery.
Collaborate with security, compliance, and infrastructure teams to implement and maintain secure, resilient, compliant technology solutions.