Senior professional application designer

Be part of a team that unleashes the power of leading-edge technologies to help improve the health and well-being of those most vulnerable in our country and communities. Working at Gainwell carries its rewards. You’ll have an incredible opportunity to grow your career in a company that values work flexibility, learning, and career development. You’ll add to your technical credentials and certifications while enjoying a generous, flexible vacation policy and educational assistance. We also have comprehensive leadership and technical development academies to help build your skills and capabilities.

Summary

As a Senior Professional Application Designer at Gainwell, you can contribute your skills as we harness the power of technology to help our clients improve the health and well-being of the members they serve — a community’s most vulnerable. Connect your passion with purpose, teaming with people who thrive on finding innovative solutions to some of healthcare’s biggest challenges. Here are the details on this position.

Your role in our mission

Design your career for growth, new possibilities and refining your valuable skills:

• Develop, maintain, and support high-quality application solutions that meet business and technical requirements.
• Participate in all phases of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), including analysis, design, development, testing, implementation, and support.
• Execute change control activities and support the successful deployment of application enhancements and system updates.
• Collaborate with business and technical teams to gather requirements, analyze needs, and implement effective solutions.
• Analyze and resolve technical and functional issues through troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and problem-solving.
• Support and enhance existing C/Unix-based applications and systems while ensuring system reliability and performance.
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts that enhance application quality, development processes, and operational efficiency.
• Assist in evaluating technical solutions and recommendations to support project and organizational objectives.
• Design, develop, test, document, and maintain application software, including server, client, and web-based components.
• Participate in technical design activities and contribute to the development of application architecture components and solution designs.
• Work closely with architects, developers, and other team members to ensure technical solutions meet functional and business requirements.
• Develop functional specifications, technical designs, and implementation plans based on project requirements.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, test plans, and deployment artifacts to support application integration and delivery.
• Collaborate with software developers, analysts, testers, and business stakeholders to deliver successful outcomes for Gainwell and its clients.
• Stay current with development tools, technologies, and best practices to continuously improve technical skills and application delivery capabilities.

What we're looking for

• 4+ Years of Programming, Application Development, and Batch Programming Experience Using C, Unix, and Linux
• Strong SQL, Oracle, SQL Server, and Relational Database Experience for Data Querying and Data Structures
• Experience with System Integration, Scripting, Software Development, and SDLC Methodologies (Agile and Waterfall)
• Preferred Experience with Medicaid IT Systems, Healthcare Systems, and Regulatory Environments
• Strong Communication, Stakeholder Management, Problem Solving, Root Cause Analysis, Project Management, Cloud Platforms (Azure and AWS), and DevOps/CI/CD Practices

What you should expect in this role

• Fully remote opportunity with the option to work anywhere within the United States
• Opportunities to travel through your work (0-10%)
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule to accommodate business needs and travel as required
• Video cameras must be used during all interviews, as well as during the initial week of orientation

The deadline to submit applications for this posting is December 30, 2026. The pay range for this position is $72,800.00 - $104,000.00 per year, however, the base pay offered may vary depending on geographic region, internal equity, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. Put your passion to work at Gainwell. You’ll have the opportunity to grow your career in a company that values work flexibility, learning, and career development. All salaried, full-time candidates are eligible for our generous, flexible vacation policy, a 401(k) employer match, comprehensive health benefits, and educational assistance. We also have a variety of leadership and technical development academies to help build your skills and capabilities.

We believe nothing is impossible when you bring together people who care deeply about making healthcare work better for everyone. Build your career with Gainwell, an industry leader. You’ll be joining a company where collaboration, innovation, and inclusion fuel our growth. Learn more about Gainwell at our company website and visit our Careers site for all available job role openings.

Gainwell Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer, where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition), age, sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Gainwell Technologies defines “wages” and “wage rates” to include “all forms of pay, including, but not limited to, salary, overtime pay, bonuses, stock, stock options, profit sharing and bonus plans, life insurance, vacation and holiday pay, cleaning or gasoline allowances, hotel accommodations, reimbursement for travel expenses, and benefits.