Sr. Manager, Applications Development

HMA is the premier third-party health plan administrator across the PNW and beyond. We relentlessly deliver on our promise to provide medium to large-size employers with customized health plans. We offer various high-quality, affordable healthcare plan options supported with best-in-class customer service.

We are proud to say that for three years, HMA has been chosen as a ‘Washington’s Best Workplaces’ by our Staff and PSBJ™. Our vision, ‘Proving What’s Possible in Healthcare™,’ and our values, People First!, Be Extraordinary, Work Courageously, Own It, and Win Together, shape our culture, influence our decisions, and drive our results.

What we are looking for: We are always searching for unique people to add to our team. We only hire people that care deeply about others, thrive in evolving environments, gain satisfaction from being part of a team, are motivated by tackling complex challenges, are courageous enough to share ideas, action-oriented, resilient, and results-driven.

What you can expect: You can expect an inclusive, flexible, and fun culture, comprehensive salary, pay transparency, benefits, and time off package with plenty of personal development and growth opportunities. If you are looking for meaningful work, a clear purpose, high standards, work/life balance, and the ability to contribute to something important, find out more about us at:  https://www.accesshma.com/

How YOU will make a Difference:

As our Senior Manager, Application Development, you’ll help bring HMA’s technology vision to life, leading the teams and systems that keep our business running and evolving. From claims processing to data integrations, you’ll oversee the applications that sit at the core of what we do.

This role is equal parts leadership, strategy, and hands-on technical guidance. You’ll collaborate across teams to modernize our systems, embrace cloud-native solutions, and build scalable platforms that support where we’re headed, not just where we are today.

What YOU will do:

Application Development Leadership

Lead and manage the day-to-day operations of the Application Development team, including full-stack developers & Data Integration Engineers

Oversee full software development lifecycle (SDLC) including design, development, testing, deployment, and Tier 3 support

Drive delivery of scalable, high-quality applications supporting HMA’s core platforms (claims systems, integrations, APIs, internal tools)

Foster a high-performing team culture focused on accountability, continuous improvement, and engineering excellence

Hire, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of engineers and technical professionals

Provide ongoing coaching, performance management, and career development opportunities

Align team priorities with business goals and ensure clear accountability for outcome

Platform & Integration Oversight

Ensure seamless integration across HMA’s core platforms (claims administration systems, data pipelines, CRM, and care management tools)

Oversee development and maintenance of APIs, ETL pipelines, and integration services supporting enterprise data flows

Collaborate with data and integration teams to ensure performance, data accuracy, and system reliability across platforms

Delivery, Operations & KPIs

Ensure production systems meet defined KPIs for performance, stability, and availability

Establish and monitor metrics related to delivery, system health, and team productivity

Serve as the escalation point for complex system issues, coordinating resolution across engineering, infrastructure, and vendors

Drive operational excellence through automation, monitoring, and proactive issue resolution

Agile Execution & Process Optimization

Implement and continuously improve Agile/Waterfall development practices, tooling, and delivery frameworks

Leverage tools such as Azure DevOps and CI/CD pipelines to improve transparency, delivery speed, and quality

Standardize development practices, code quality, architecture patterns, and documentation

Governance, Compliance & Security

Ensure all applications meet HIPAA, security, and regulatory compliance requirements relevant to healthcare data and systems

Establish and maintain development standards, policies, and documentation across the application lifecycle

Promote secure development practices and data governance across all solutions