Manager, Software Engineering

We take great strides to ensure our employees have the resources to live well, be healthy, continue learning, develop skills, grow professionally and serve our local communities. We invite you to apply for a career with us. Residency in or relocation to Louisiana is preferred for all positions. Applicants must be authorized to work for Louisiana Blue in the United States without employer-sponsored immigration support. Louisiana Blue will not provide current or future employment-based immigration sponsorship or other immigration support for this opportunity, including H-1B, L-1, O-1, H-1B1, E-3, TN, or J-1 sponsorship or F-1 OPT/STEM OPT/CPT support. Applicants who would require such sponsorship or employer support during their employment should not pursue this opportunity. POSITION PURPOSE Software Engineering Manager manages and oversees the design, development, and maintenance of software applications. Directs the work of engineers to ensure the best practices around software development. Assigns work to software engineering personnel, evaluates and manages their performance. Recruits engineering personnel and supports technical staffing and project teams formation. Supervises the continuing support of and provides system metrics for client facing products. Presents practical input for strategic technology decisions. Supports the Technology Roadmap and Complies with all professional departmental as well as company best practices. May supervise reporting responsibility for independent software contractors, software engineers and outsourcing partners. Ensures software engineering personnel is suitably trained to perform all job function and suitably use project and software related tools. Accountable for complying with all laws and regulations associated with duties and responsibilities. NATURE AND SCOPE Manages People This role directly manages 5 - 20 workers This job reports to: Departmental Leadership Necessary Contacts: To do this job effectively the incumbent has to be in contact with all levels of BCBSLA personnel. QUALIFICATIONS Education Bachelor's in Computer Science or related field required Master's Degree in Business Administration is preferred Four years of related experience can be used in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree. Work Experience 5 years of business systems analysis and design experience with 2 years of leadership experience required. Experience can run concurrently Skills and Abilities Must have experience working with MS Dynamics platform and Agile development methodology Requires broad knowledge in the field of Information Technology. Requires a broad knowledge of development management and control concepts and application knowledge of business practices. Technical knowledge covers current development methodology, languages, and operational capabilities. Licenses and Certifications None Required ACCOUNTABILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Manages staff, promotes career development opportunities,…