The Application Developer III is a senior-level software engineer responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining software solutions across front-end, back-end, and full-stack architectures. This role requires independent problem-solving, strong technical expertise, and the ability to lead development efforts on both modern and legacy applications.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience across various front-end and back-end frameworks, including React, Angular, Vue, .NET, Node.js, Java, Go, and their respective ecosystems. They will also have familiarity with modern authentication systems (e.g., Okta), observability and monitoring tools (e.g., Dynatrace, Application Insights), and automated testing frameworks (e.g., Jest, Cypress, JUnit).

A critical aspect of this role is leveraging Generative AI to enhance development processes and product features, ensuring that AI-powered solutions are effectively integrated into our digital experiences. Additionally, this role includes mentorship responsibilities, guiding junior developers, collaborating with architects, and influencing best practices across teams.

Essential Functions:

Software Development & Architecture

• Develop, maintain, and optimize software applications across front-end, back-end, and full-stack environments.
• Build and enhance scalable web and mobile applications, utilizing modern frameworks such as React, Angular, and Vue on the front end and Node.js, .NET, Java, and Go on the back end.
• Architect, implement, and maintain high-performance APIs and microservices.
• Apply modern authentication patterns, including OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, and SAML, integrating with identity providers like Okta.
• Ensure applications follow best practices in security, performance, and maintainability.

Testing & Quality Assurance

• Implement and advocate for strong testing strategies, including unit testing, integration testing, and end-to-end testing.
• Utilize tools like Jest, Mocha, Cypress, JUnit, and Selenium to enforce high test coverage.
• Set up test runners, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing workflows to maintain application stability and reliability.
• Conduct code reviews to ensure adherence to best practices, coding standards, and maintainability.

Generative AI & Emerging Technologies

• Leverage Generative AI (e.g., OpenAI, Azure AI) in the software development lifecycle, including code generation, testing automation, and documentation.
• Advocate for AI-powered solutions within our products and services, identifying areas where AI can improve efficiency or enhance user experience.
• Continuously research and integrate emerging technologies, keeping our platforms competitive and future-ready.

Collaboration & Mentorship

• Work independently while collaborating with architects, product managers, and business stakeholders to align technical solutions with business objectives.
• Mentor junior developers, provide guidance on best practices, and support their technical growth.
• Lead developer discussions, ensuring alignment with architecture patterns, DevOps principles, and deployment strategies.
• Participate in legacy system modernization efforts, applying incremental migration strategies to transition applications to modern technology stacks.

Observability, Monitoring, & Performance Optimization

• Implement and maintain application monitoring using Dynatrace, Azure Application Insights, and Prometheus.
• Optimize frontend and backend performance, ensuring applications meet SLAs for latency, scalability, and reliability.
• Diagnose and resolve production issues, leveraging logging, distributed tracing, and real-time monitoring tools.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related fields.
• 8-10 years of experience in Application Development, Software Engineering, or related roles.
• Direct experience with designing and implementing both frontend and backend enterprise applications.
• Expertise in cloud-based development (Azure preferred), including containerized applications, serverless computing, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience in regulated industries (e.g., healthcare, finance) is a plus.

Competencies, Knowledge and Skills:

• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills, with the ability to work independently and take ownership of complex tasks.
• Deep understanding of frontend & backend technologies, including modern JavaScript frameworks (React, Angular, Vue) and backend languages/frameworks (.NET, Java, Node, Go, Spring, 

Licensure and Certification

• Architecture-level certifications from major cloud providers (AWS, Azure, GCP) are preferred but not required.
• Azure Cloud certifications (e.g., Azure Developer Associate) are a plus. 

Working Conditions:

• General office environment (remote or on-site, depending on company policy).
• May be required to sit or stand for extended periods.

Compensation Range:

CareSource takes into consideration a combination of a candidate’s education, training, and experience as well as the position’s scope and complexity, the discretion and latitude required for the role, and other external and internal data when establishing a salary level. In addition to base compensation, you may qualify for a bonus tied to company and individual performance. We are highly invested in every employee’s total well-being and offer a substantial and comprehensive total rewards package.

Compensation Type (hourly/salary):

Organization Level Competencies

• Create an Inclusive Environment

• Cultivate Partnerships

• Develop Self and Others

• Drive Execution

• Influence Others

• Pursue Personal Excellence

• Understand the Business

This job description is not all inclusive. CareSource reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. CareSource is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment that welcomes and supports individuals of all backgrounds.