Job Description

You are as unique as your background, experience and point of view. Here, you\xe2\x80\x99ll be encouraged, empowered and challenged to be your best self. You\'ll work with dynamic colleagues - experts in their fields - who are eager to share their knowledge with you. Your leaders will inspire and help you reach your potential and soar to new heights. Every day, you\'ll have new and exciting opportunities to make life brighter for our Clients - who are at the heart of everything we do. Discover how you can make a difference in the lives of individuals, families and communities around the world.

DentaQuest manages dental and vision benefits for more than 33 million Americans. Our outcomes-based, cost-effective solutions are designed for Medicaid and CHIP, Medicare Advantage, small and large businesses, and individuals. With a focus on prevention and value, we aim to make quality care accessible to improve the oral health of all.

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Location: We support US virtual working arrangements in the contiguous 48 states.

At Sun Life, we look for optimistic people who want to make life brighter for our Clients. We understand the value of diverse cultures, perspectives, and identities, and want you to bring your full and authentic self to work. Every day, you\xe2\x80\x99ll be empowered and challenged by working with dynamic colleagues to find new and innovative ways to make Sun Life the best benefits company in America.

The opportunity:

The Director, Application Development leads the activities of the development and support team involved in the design, development, deployment, and support of core IT software applications. Provides management oversight of project activities and selects, develops, and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function. Ensures that production and development efforts are performed according to corporate standards and best practices, in alignment with business objectives, and are delivered on-time and within budget. Works with the IT Leadership team to set the directions, priorities, and dates for delivery of work. Ability to work with various levels of the business to deliver solutions that improve the business processes and deliver value.

How you will contribute:

Managing software engineering teams to design and delivery of high-quality software for critical business features, built on modern cloud technologies and work with product owners to influence technical roadmap and prioritizing key features

Understanding of and prior management of payments, billing and financial systems and built a strategy to modernize the systems.

Enforces compliance with application development best practices and processes.

Works closely with PMO and business to prioritize application development/support projects.

Recommends new IT policies and procedures as needed and continuously Improve existing delivery and development standards

Select, develop, approve, and implement standard application development tools, system integration guidelines, and associated IT processes.

Manages vendor relationships as needed to support IT Application Systems activities.

Leads Application Roadmap development.

Defines release management/environment standards and schedules.

Work in conjunction with the Infrastructure, Architecture and Security teams to achieve Information Technology goals and objectives.

Ensure adherence to Healthcare HIPAA regulations and guidelines.

Proactively learn/acquire modern technologies that will continuously improve IT service delivery

Lead, manage and grow high performant engineering teams

Solid understand of agile and emphasis on planning, estimation, and backlog refinement.

Other duties as assigned.

What you will bring with you:

Required:

Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with major emphasis in computer science engineering and technologies or related field

Minimum of 10 years of industry experience in advanced principles and techniques of systems analysis and design and computer programming and documentation. Business applications: management of inter/intranet/web administration applications; principles and techniques of troubleshooting and performance monitoring; product service evaluations, basic accounting, and budget preparations

Minimum of 7 years of technology management experience

Solid understanding of modern software engineering practices, DevOps, Release Management and Test Management

A dynamic leader with excellent communication skills and demonstrable expertise in project execution and above all a customer and team focused.

Ability to display tact, and diplomacy when assisting customers, coworkers, consultants, and vendors.

Ability to thrive under pressure and manage multiple, concurrent, and conflicting priorities and deadlines.

Organize, prioritize, and track tasks, requests, and projects effectively.

Build and lead diverse, high-performance teams

Promote train, supervise, and evaluate staff

Acquire and maintain current technological and regulatory knowledge.

Author and assemble professional documentation and maintain business records.

Establish, maintain, and foster positive productive and cooperative and harmonious working relationships

Maintain business communications.

Attends additional training as requested/deemed necessary

Preferred:

Experience within healthcare industry, including a payor managed care organization or general insurance and with associated information systems.

Solid understanding with ANSI X12 defined EDI exchanges and HIPAA transactions such as: 270/271, 276/277, 275/278, 834, 835, 837

Strong experience in modern software engineering and architecture.

Do you see yourself in this role even if you haven\xe2\x80\x99t checked all the boxes above? We welcome all talented candidates and are committed to a culture that represents diversity in all forms. If you think you might thrive in this setting, we would love to hear from you.

Not ready to apply yet but want to stay in touch? to stay connected until the time is right for you!

Life is brighter when you work at Sun Life

Excellent benefits and wellness programs to support the three pillars of your well-being \xe2\x80\x93 mental, physical and financial \xe2\x80\x93 including generous vacation and sick time, market-leading paid family, parental and adoption leave, a partially-paid sabbatical program, medical plans, company paid life and AD&D insurance as well as disability programs and more

Retirement and Stock Purchase programs to help build and enhance your future financial security including a 401(k) plan with an employer-paid match as well as an employer-funded retirement account

A flexible work environment with a friendly, caring, collaborative and inclusive culture

Great Place to Work\xc2\xae Certified in Canada and the U.S.

Named as a \xe2\x80\x9cTop 10\xe2\x80\x9d employer by the Boston Globe\'s \xe2\x80\x9cTop Places to Work\xe2\x80\x9d two years running

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you are a California resident, the salary range for this position is:

Southern region: $148,800 - $223,300 annually

Central region: $156,900 - $235,500 annually

Northern region: $167,800 - $251,700 annually

If you are a Colorado resident, the salary range for this position is $142,100 - $213,200 annually.

If you are a New York resident, the salary range for this position is $167,800 - $251,700 annually.

If you are Washington resident, the salary range for this position is $156,900 - $235,500 annually.

We consider various factors in determining actual pay including your skills, qualifications, and experience. In addition to salary, this position is eligible for incentive awards based on individual and business performance as well as a broad range of competitive benefits.

Sun Life Financial is a leading provider of group insurance benefits in the U.S., helping people protect what they love about their lives. More than just a name, Sun Life symbolizes our brand promise of making life brighter -for our customers, partners, and communities. Join our talented, diverse workforce and launch a rewarding career. Visit us at www.sunlife.com/us to learn more.

At Sun Life we strive to create a flexible work environment where our employees are empowered to do their best work. Several flexible work options are available and can be discussed throughout the selection process depending on the role requirements and individual needs.

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Our Affirmative Action Program affirms our commitment to make reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitation of otherwise-qualified individuals with disabilities or special disabled veterans, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. Please email to request an accommodation.

At Sun Life we strive to create a flexible work environment where our employees are empowered to do their best work. Several flexible work options are available and can be discussed throughout the selection process depending on the role requirements and individual needs.

For applicants residing in California, please read our employee

Job Category: IT - Application Development

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran

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