Senior Application Developer

About the role

Overview We are looking for a Senior .NET Application Developer and DevOps Engineer (one role, multiple duties) to join our team to develop.NET and AI RAG applications.  You will report to the Senior Director of Applications and Data and provide solution designs and implementations in collaboration with other key stakeholders   Ability to create designs, recommend, implement, and oversee technical solutions in the following domains: custom application development, AI, DevOps (Azure DevOps preferred), data solutions (SQL Server, Databricks preferred) and application/data integration  Ability to document the current and future states as part of a multi-year roadmap and see that each project considers steps that should be taken to attain longer-term roadmap goals  Work with multiple vendors to implement and complete projects ensuring implementations are in line with multi-year solution roadmaps as appropriate  Provide support to Business Relationship Managers and end users as required  Provide backup support and input to both the data architect and solution architect roles  Essential Functions General Duties & Responsibilities   Adheres to Organization’s Policy and Procedures   Acts as a role model within and outside the Company   Performs duties as workload necessitates   Maintains a positive and respectful attitude   Communicates regularly with supervisor about Department issues and keeps management advised of potential problems in all areas  Demonstrates flexible and efficient time management and ability to prioritize workload   Consistently reports to work on time prepared to perform duties of position   Meets Department productivity standards   Participates in working groups, councils and committees.  Ensures compliance with rules and regulations.  Participates on committees, and special projects, and seeks additional responsibilities.   Accomplishes all tasks as appropriate.   Recommends new approaches to effect on-going continual improvements to policies, procedures, and documentation.    Maintains compliance with federal and state regulations.   Participates in administrative staff meetings and attends other meetings and seminars.   Performs other related duties as required and assigned   Consistently promotes the company’s core values.  Completes required annual Compliance training.    Essential Functions of Position  Job Responsibilities  Technical Direction: Provide technical guidance and direction to the development team, ensuring that projects align with business objectives.    Mentorship: Mentor and support other developers, helping them grow their skills and navigate challenges.    Coding and Review: Engage in hands-on coding and review the code submitted by team members and contractors to ensure quality and consistency.    Project Management: Oversee project timelines, allocate resources, and ensure timely delivery of milestones3.    Stakeholder Communication: Act as a bridge between the technical team and non-technical stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and understanding.    Problem-Solving: Troubleshoot issues, debug applications, and run diagnostic tests to ensure smooth performance.       Quality Assurance: Conduct and/or oversee quality assurance testing and ensure that software products meet the required standards.  Ability to document current and future states as part of a multi-year roadmap and oversee technical project execution such that roadmap objectives are achieved  Work with the business, business analysts, data architect and data services director to help establish the processing and staging of both leading and lagging KPIs both for passive reporting and driving proactive data-driven behavior change  Collaborate with other teams for compliance with regulatory requirements and application & data security.  Collaborate and work under the guidance of IS Security, Cloud infrastructure engineering and data services to set up access controls, data encryption, anonymity/data masking and additional security measures as needed  Collaborate and consult with operational teams to provide support  Oversee or direct involvement in completing various upgrade and migration projects  Work as a team with minimal oversight to complete complex projects  Work with multiple vendors to implement and complete projects  Communicate regularly with management concerning recommendations for improving systems, services, processes and support    Job Specifications:   Specialized Knowledge/Skills:   Strong documentation skills and experience with creating architectural diagrams  Strong development skills in multiple languages suitable to the business problem at hand (prefer .NET, C#, SQL, python), AI frameworks and architectures, database design, enabling compelling build vs. buy options for the business  Strong skills in automation, continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD), cloud services, scripting, and collaboration to streamline development and operations processes.  Azure DevOps preferred.  Prefer Azure-based development experience: Azure App Service, Azure SQL, Logic Apps, Azure Data Factory  Ability to work independently and in a team environment  Must possess strong written, oral and interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to communicate with outside vendors and internal staff, both at a technical and non-technical level  Detail and deadline-oriented with the ability to prioritize and multi-task  Flexible and responsive to changing business needs  Must be able to take ownership, and drive towards goal completion and deadlines.    About You Minimum of an Associates Degree in MIS or Computer Science but will accept relevant experience to produce the needed outcomes  5-8+ years experience in solution design, development and implementations – will consider less with the right experience, aptitude, abilities  Strong full stack programming skills with strong preference for.NET technologies  Experience in AI-related application development strongly preferred  Familiarity with various development tools and technologies  Ability to create designs, implement and oversee the implementation of solutions that span data, applications, enterprise workflow, automation and application integration  Knowledge of Database design, development, web application frameworks and DevOps  Able to recommend, oversee and guide contractors to build solutions that not only meet the business requirements at hand, but also follow Gentiva standards and lead to the fulfilment of a multi-year strategic roadmap   Able to obtain business requirements and map them to documented standardized technical designs that achieve functional and non-functional requirements, properly selecting the correct solution components supporting both short term and long-term goals  Develop and manage CI/CD pipelines to automate testing, deployment, and monitoring of applications, ensuring rapid and reliable software delivery  Work closely with development, QA functions, and operations teams to streamline processes, improve efficiency, and ensure seamless integration of new features  Understand how to remediate and avoid technical debt, and how to architect solutions that are supportable, maintainable and move us forward toward multi-year roadmap objectives  Experience in managing projects, setting timelines, and ensuring that goals are met  Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address and resolve technical issues  Excellent communication skills to effectively convey technical information to non-technical stakeholders  Ability to manage conflicts and make strategic decisions.  Education/Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in MIS or Computer Science is preferred or Associates degree with needed experience.  Exceptions based on experience.  Broad experience with design and hands on implementation of databases, web application development, solution designs, DevOps tools and practices, enterprise workflow (preferred), and application integration (preferred)      Work Environment/Physical Requirements:  Work from home environment.  Must be able to connect to MS Teams meetings/and have stable network connection   Must be able to support video conferencing during the workday to connect to the management, team, and peer workforce   Some stress may occur  No travel expected unless for a conference or a rare special need arises  Must be able to work some nights/weekends as special needs arise  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for extended periods of time, and to speak and hear.  The employee is required to stand and walk.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.  We Offer Benefits for All Associates (Full-Time, Part-Time & Per Diem): Competitive Pay 401(k) with Company Match Career Advancement Opportunities National & Local Recognition Programs Teammate Assistance Fund   Additional Full-Time Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Mileage Reimbursement or Fleet Vehicle Program Generous Paid Time Off + 7 Paid Holidays Wellness Programs (Telemedicine, Diabetes Management, Joint & Spine Concierge Care) Education Support & Tuition Assistance (ASN to BSN, BSN to MSN) Free Continuing Education Units (CEUs) Company-paid Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance Voluntary Benefits (Pet, Critical Illness, Accident, LTC)     If you’re driven to lead with purpose and build the future of healthcare through technology, we want to hear from you. Join us and be a part of transforming care at every level. Legalese This is a safety-sensitive position Employee must meet minimum requirements to be eligible for benefits Where applicable, employee must meet state specific requirements We are proud to be an EEO employer We maintain a drug-free workplace   Location Gentiva Our Company At Gentiva, it is our privilege to offer compassionate care in the comfort of wherever our patients call home. We are a national leader in hospice care, palliative care, home health care, and advanced illness management, with nearly 600 locations and thousands of dedicated clinicians across 38 states.   Our place is by the side of those who need us – from helping people recover from illness, injury, or surgery in the comfort of their homes to guiding patients and their families through the physical, emotional, and spiritual effects of a serious illness or terminal diagnosis.   Our nationwide reach is powered by a family of trusted brands that include: Hospice care:  Gentiva Hospice, Emerald Coast Hospice Care, Heartland Hospice, Hospice Plus, New Century Hospice, Regency SouthernCare, SouthernCare Hospice Services, SouthernCare New Beacon Palliative care:  Empatia Palliative Care, Emerald Coast Palliative Care Home health care:  Heartland Home Health Advanced illness management:  Illumia Health   With corporate headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia, and providers delivering care across the U.S., we are proud to offer rewarding careers in a collaborative environment where inspiring achievements are recognized – and kindness is celebrated.