Technology Team Lead - Integrations and APIs

GEHA (Government Employees Health Association, Inc., pronounced G.E.H.A.) is a nonprofit member association that provides medical and dental benefits to more than two million federal employees and retirees, military retirees and their families. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

GEHA has one mission: To empower federal workers to be healthy and well.

Offering one of the largest medical and dental benefit provider networks available to federal employees in the United States, GEHA empowers health and wellness by meeting its members where they are, when they need care. We serve our members with products they value and a personalized customer experience, sustained by a nimble and efficient organization. 

The Technology Team Lead plays a critical role in managing and leading a team of technology professional to achieve the organization’s technological goals. The Team Lead is responsible for overseeing and managing a team of technology professionals in their respective area of discipline, to ensure the successful development, implementation, and oversight of technology solutions. The Team Lead is the bridge between the manager (who focuses more strategy and oversight) and the technical team, ensuring that projects are delivered on time, within scope and meet quality standards. As a people leader, the role is also responsible for hiring, onboarding, setting expectations, coaching, 1:1’s, quarterly performance and engagement conversations and leading in a way that drives results and high levels of employee engagement. This role involves a balance of technical expertise, leadership, project management, and effective communication to drive the team's performance and deliver high-quality solutions.

SKILLS

Leadership and Team Management:

• Lead, mentor and provide day to day guidance to a team of technical professionals, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment by facilitating teamwork and promoting a positive work environment.
• Effectively manage team workload, allocate tasks, set priorities, and ensure timely project delivery. Partners closely with manager on project expectations/deliverables, team performance, deadlines, and resource planning.

Project Coordination and Execution:

• Collaborate with project managers to define project scope, objectives, and technical requirements.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of technical solutions with project goals and timelines.
• Monitor project/service deliverables progress, identify potential risks, and implement mitigation strategies to ensure successful project outcomes.

Technical Expertise:

• Demonstrate strong technical skills and understanding of the technologies utilized in the projects and the services provided by the functional area.
• Provide technical guidance and support to the team, assisting in problem-solving and addressing technical challenges.
• Stay updated with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to enhance the team's technical capabilities and efficiency.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Foster open communication within the team and across departments, ensuring a clear understanding of project objectives and expectations.
• Act as a liaison between the technical team and stakeholders, providing updates on project status, progress, and potential roadblocks. Escalates any areas of concern to manager for consultation and guidance.
• Effectively communicate technical concepts and solutions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Process Improvement:

• Identify opportunities for process enhancement and optimization within the team's workflow.
• Propose and implement improvements to streamline processes, increase productivity, and ensure quality deliverables.
• Encourage and help define the adoption of best practices and standards within the team to maintain high levels of efficiency and quality.

Qualifications:

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in a Computer Information Services or a related field.

• Additional years of qualifying work experience may be considered in lieu of formal education.
• Requires a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in project analysis, application development and application programming.
• Requires 3 years of experience leading projects including working cross functionally to successfully deliver key initiatives.     
• Technical toolbox should include:
  • Knowledge/Design experience of Web APIs using C#
  • MS Azure experience (e.g., Azure Functions, App Services, Container Services)
  • MS Azure DevOps experience (e.g., GIT Repos, Azure CICD Pipelines)
  • MS (Visual Studio and MS Server Products), MS Office Products, SQL server products, VB Scripting or related scripting languages
  • Familiarity with event driven architecture and messaging
  • SQL Server
  • ETL
  • JSON, API and Web Services
  • Experience with SOAP and SOAP utilities
  • Experience with Security frameworks (e.g., JWT, OAUTH2)
  • Experience in creating REST API documentation using Swagger and YAML or similar tools desirable
• Requires effective communication and presentation skills and the ability to lead multi-disciplinary development teams and ability to manage multiple project efforts simultaneously.
• Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage time effectively, and adapt to change.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience with Agile methodologies
• Prior experience leading and influencing teams and stakeholders
• Prior experience working and leading cross-functionally within an organization
• Leadership and team management experience, including conflict resolution and performance evaluation

Work-at-home requirements

• Must have the ability to provide a non-cellular High Speed Internet Service such as Fiber, DSL, or cable Modems for a home office.
• A minimum standard speed for optimal performance of 30x5 (30mpbs download x 5mpbs upload) is required.
• Latency (ping) response time lower than 80 ms
• Hotspots, satellite and wireless internet service is NOT allowed for this role.
• A dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information

How we value you

• Competitive pay/salary ranges
• Incentive plan
• Health/Vision/Dental benefits effective day one
• 401(k) retirement plan:  company match – dollar for dollar up to 4% employee contribution (pretax or Roth options) plus a 6% annual company contribution   
• Robust employee well-being program
• Paid Time Off
• Personal Community Enrichment Time
• Company-provided Basic Life and AD&D
• Company-provided Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Tuition Assistance Program

While this is a remote opportunity, at this time GEHA does not hire employees from U.S. territories or the following states: Alaska, Hawaii, California, Washington, Oregon, Colorado, Wyoming, Montana, New York, Connecticut, Vermont, Pennsylvania, Maine.

Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only.  GEHA considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and business considerations when extending an offer.

The annual base salary range for this position is $123,438 - $174,002 USD.

GEHA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, which means we will not discriminate against any individual based on sex, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, age, military status, genetic information, veteran status, pregnancy, marital status, gender identity, and sexual orientation, as well as all other characteristics and qualities protected by federal, state, or local law. GEHA will not discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their compensation or the compensation of another employee or applicant. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Our diversity drives innovation deepens connections and strengthens our organization.

GEHA is headquartered in Lee's Summit, Missouri, in the Kansas City area. We recognize the importance of balance and flexibility and offer hybrid and work-from-home options for many of our roles.