Full-Time

Edifecs Lead Software Engineer

Posted on 10/7/2025

Magellan Health

Magellan Health

5,001-10,000 employees

Manages complex health services via technology

Compensation Overview

$83.9k - $142.6k/yr

+ Short-term incentives + Benefits package

Remote in USA

Remote

Category
Software Engineering (1)
Requirements
  • 4+ years related experience including a minimum of 2+ years designing, building and deploying Edifecs software
  • Experience working with technical teams to develop and test EDI processes
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Critical thinker
  • Demonstrated problem solving techniques
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Must have EDI experience
  • Education: A combination of education and work experience may be considered; Bachelor's in Computer and Information Science or related degree can be considered
Responsibilities
  • Provides consultation on internal and industry information technology technical and business domain process capabilities including leadership in the identification and recommendation of new information technology opportunities and business operations as it relates to application development.
  • Formulates, contributes to, and directs task identification, work effort estimates, and work schedules for research, prototype, and proof-of-concept information technology activities.
  • Directs and participates in all aspects of development tasks including data management, application architecture and business architecture.
  • Provides guidance to staff on complex assignments and mentors on new technologies.
  • Works with teams to break down a complex system into smaller components and coach/lead a team of software engineers to design and develop these components.
  • Functions as primary practitioner coach on the team to grow the capabilities of other engineers on the team.
  • Integrates systems to databases and other applications using middleware such as SnapLogic, REST based services, etc.
  • Understands the relationship between applications and infrastructure.
  • Acts as a leader in the developer community within Magellan and performs demos, knowledge sharing sessions.
  • Writes technical blogs and be active in Open Source Community.
  • Acts as expert for automated testing strategies, including Test-Driven Development and Acceptance Test-Driven Development.
  • Works on Agile software development projects.
  • Understands advanced concepts of Containers, Micro-Services, Continuous Integration.
  • Develops highly scalable applications in Amazon Web Services cloud using tools like Cloud Formation Templates, EC2, Simple Workflow Service, Elastic Load Balancing, Lambda, S3, RDS/DynamoDB and others.
  • Identifies track key metrics produced by the application.
  • Performs load and performance testing on the applications and have advanced troubleshooting ability to tune the application to scale.

Magellan Health helps payers, employers, and government partners manage complex health needs using technology and personal support. Its offerings blend technology platforms—such as provider and member portals—with care management and behavioral health programs to connect members with appropriate care and track outcomes. The company differentiates itself by focusing on high-complexity health issues and by partnering with a wide range of payers and employers to provide integrated care, not just traditional delivery. Its goal is to move the world toward a healthier future by making high-quality care easier to access and manage through tech-enabled solutions and strong human support.

Company Size

5,001-10,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Avon, Illinois

Founded

1969

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Madison Health Group acquisition restores independence post-2022 Centene buy.
  • Dr. Steven Pratt appointed Chief Medical Officer for clinical innovation.
  • James Thornbrugh leads Magellan Federal with 27 years expertise since January 31, 2025.

What critics are saying

  • Madison acquisition disrupts Centene payer networks within 3-6 months.
  • Prime Therapeutics fragments Magellan Rx pharmacy revenue immediately.
  • Evolent diverts 20-30% specialty health contracts post-2023 divestiture.

What makes Magellan Health unique

  • Magellan partners with Attend Behavior for autism caregiver digital training.
  • Magellan launches pediatric CoCM enrolling 8,000 patients with 84% engagement.
  • Magellan contracts Louisiana ECSS statewide from July 1, 2025.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Mental Health Support

Wellness Program

Flexible Work Hours

Performance Bonus

Company News

RamaOnHealthcare
Feb 18th, 2026
Centene’s Magellan Health to be acquired by investment group – RamaOnHealthcare

Frisco, Texas-based Magellan Health has entered into an agreement to be acquired by Madison Health Group, according to a Feb. 13 LinkedIn post from

MarketScreener
Feb 6th, 2026
Centene agrees to sell minority stake in Magellan Health

Centene Corporation has signed a definitive agreement to sell a minority stake in Magellan Health to an undisclosed buyer. The transaction was agreed in December 2025. No financial details or the size of the stake being sold have been disclosed. The identity of the acquiring party remains unknown.

Becker's Behavioral Health
Sep 23rd, 2025
Magellan adds autism caregiver platform to digital marketplace

Frisco, Texas-based Magellan Health has partnered with Attend Behavior to offer its digital caregiver training platform through Magellan's autism technology marketplace.

PR Newswire
Sep 10th, 2025
Magellan Health Appoints Dr. Steven E. Pratt as Chief Medical Officer

Magellan Health appoints Dr. Steven E. Pratt as chief medical officer.

Becker's Behavioral Health
Sep 8th, 2025
Magellan CEO: Collaborative care can ease burnout, extend psychiatry capacity

Magellan Health launched a pediatric CoCM program that enrolled nearly 8,000 patients, with 84% enrollment after assessment, and more than half stayed engaged through graduation.

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