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# Lead Software Engineer II

- **Company:** Deloitte T.T.L.
- **Location:** Jersey City, NJ, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $151,500.0 - $252,500.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Application Performance Management, Continuous Delivery, Data as a Services, Data Integrity, DevOps, Global Positioning Systems (GPS), Information Management, Medicaid Management Information Systems (MMIS), Hix, Marketplace
- **Published:** October 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.techcareers.com/job.asp?id=3418302435&tx=JJ8175FFJ&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54

## About the Role

* Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a team
 * Effective written and verbal communication skills
 * Meticulous attention to detail and quality of work product
 * Ability to build and sustain professional relationships
 * Ability to lead projects or workstreams
 * Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
 * Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor
 * Ability to meet deadlines
 * Ability to mentor and provide clear guidance to others, * 10+ years of consulting and/or industry experience
 * Experience with state public assistance systems supporting eligibility and benefits determination and case management
 * Experience supporting state clients in one or more of the following areas: eligibility determination, benefits calculation, benefits issuance, or information management
 * Bachelor's degree
 * Ability to travel 0-20%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve
 * Limited immigration sponsorship may be available

## Description

As a Lead Software Engineer II on the GPS HST Technology team, you will be responsible for:

 * Manage the lifecycle of Medicaid eligibility systems (design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance)
 * Oversee application performance, reliability, and scalability
 * Coordinate system upgrades, patches, and enhancement
 * Ensure integration with related systems (MMIS, HIX/Marketplace etc.)
 * Lead and manage projects related to eligibility system transformations and modernization
 * Develop project plans, timelines, and budgets
 * Coordinate with vendors, system integrators, and internal IT teams
 * Monitor project risks, issues, and dependencies Business & Stakeholder Engagement
 * Collaborate with business stakeholders, policy teams, and operations to gather requirements
 * Translate policy and regulatory requirements into system functionality
 * Act as the liaison between technical teams and business users
 * Manage and mentor application developers, analysts, and support staff
 * Promote Agile/DevOps practices for continuous delivery and improvement
 * Ensure effective workload planning and team performance
 * Ensure accurate eligibility determination logic and data integrity
 * Oversee reporting and analytics related to enrollment, eligibility, and compliance
 * Support data exchanges (e.g., Federal Data Services Hub, state systems)
 * Ensure timely resolution of production issues and incidents
 * Establish SLAs and monitor service performance
 * Drive continuous improvement and process optimization