Team Lead / Manager API Development

Contech Systems

  • Newark, NJ
  • 5 days ago
  • $65–$90 Per Hour
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Skills

  • Acceptance Testingunmatched
  • Agile Programming Methodologiesunmatched
  • Amazon Web Services (AWS)unmatched
  • Application Programming Interface (API)unmatched
  • Best Practicesunmatched
  • Business Solutionsunmatched
  • Claims Processingunmatched
  • Cloud Computingunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Cross-Functionalunmatched
  • Data Analysisunmatched
  • Delivery Managementunmatched
  • Documentation Standardsunmatched
  • Health Information Technologyunmatched
  • Healthcareunmatched
  • Identify Issuesunmatched
  • Information Technology & Information Systemsunmatched
  • JSONunmatched
  • Javaunmatched
  • Leadershipunmatched
  • Mentoringunmatched
  • NoSQLunmatched
  • Operational Supportunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Production Supportunmatched
  • Quality Assuranceunmatched
  • Realtime Operating Systemunmatched
  • Relational Databases (RDBMS)unmatched
  • Systems Analysisunmatched
  • Team Lead/Managerunmatched
  • Test Plan/Scheduleunmatched
  • Testingunmatched
  • Vendor/Supplier Managementunmatched
  • Waterfall Model of Software Developmentunmatched

Description

T eam Lead / Manager – API Development
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Location: Hybrid (2 consecutive days per month onsite in Newark, NJ)
NOTE: We cannot consider third party candidates. Please do not contact us about this position.

Role Summary
We are seeking a Team Lead/Manager to oversee a blended team of Developers and Business Systems Analysts working on API development initiatives in a healthcare payor environment. This leader will provide both technical direction and operational oversight, ensuring seamless collaboration between analysts and developers to deliver high-quality API solutions. The role requires strong healthcare data knowledge, hands-on technical credibility, and proven experience managing cross-functional teams.
Key Responsibilities
  • Unified Team Leadership: Direct and mentor a combined team of Developers and BSAs, fostering collaboration and accountability across roles.
  • End-to-End Delivery: Own the full lifecycle of API initiatives — requirements, design, development, testing, and production support.
  • Technical Oversight: Ensure functional/technical specifications, Swagger/JSON documentation, and integration standards are consistently applied.
  • Healthcare Data Expertise: Guide the team in handling Claims, Provider, Benefits, Membership/Enrollment, and Coverage data domains.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Act as the primary liaison between business stakeholders, developers, and analysts to align technical solutions with business needs.
  • Quality Assurance Leadership: Review and approve test plans, coordinate with QA/UAT teams, and ensure production readiness.
  • Operational Support: Lead troubleshooting and resolution of production issues, ensuring API stability in AWS cloud environments.
  • Process Governance: Establish best practices for Agile and Waterfall delivery, documentation standards, and team workflows.
Required Experience
  • 12+ years of IT experience, with at least 5 years in team leadership or management roles.
  • Proven success managing integrated teams of Developers and Analysts.
  • Strong background in API development and integration projects, especially real-time transaction environments.
  • Hands-on Java development experience to credibly guide technical discussions.
  • Proficiency in data analysis using NoSQL and relational databases.
  • Excellent communication skills, able to bridge technical and executive audiences.
  • Experience managing delivery in both Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Prior leadership experience in healthcare IT projects.
  • Familiarity with AWS cloud services and API lifecycle management.
  • Strong ability to synthesize complex requirements into actionable deliverables.
  • Background in vendor management or cross-departmental process leadership.

Numbers & Facts

LocationNewark, NJ
Salary$65–$90 Per Hour

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