Application Developer Technical Lead
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 1, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 1, 2026. Cencora scores B on the Alion truth index.
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Senior Application Developer - Lead Projects & Drive Innovation
Are you a seasoned Application Developer with a passion for designing and implementing innovative solutions? Do you thrive in dynamic environments, navigating evolving business needs, and leveraging cutting-edge technologies? Join our team as a Senior Application Developer, where you'll lead critical projects, mentor team members, and contribute to our organization's success by delivering scalable, high-quality applications.
About the Role
As a Senior Application Developer, you’ll be at the forefront of designing, developing, and implementing cutting-edge software solutions. Working closely with clients, business analysts, and cross-functional teams, you’ll ensure all solutions align with business strategies and IT architectural standards. From conceptualization to deployment, you’ll drive the full software development lifecycle, ensuring quality, scalability, and timely delivery.
What You’ll Do
As a Senior Application Developer, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping our technical solutions while collaborating with cross-functional teams. Your responsibilities will include:
- Project Leadership: Lead and participate in project planning, identifying development tasks, creating work plans, and managing workflows to meet timelines.
- Solution Design & Development: Collaborate with architects to align with long-term IT strategies, translate complex business requirements into technical specifications, and design scalable, efficient applications.
- Coding & Integration: Build high-quality applications, perform code reviews, and ensure seamless integration with other platforms.
- Quality Assurance: Define and enforce development standards, conduct testing, review modules for compliance, and ensure adherence to policies and procedures.
- Database Development: Design and develop relational databases, ensuring optimization and scalability.
- Mentorship & Technical Guidance: Provide technical leadership, coaching, and mentoring to junior developers, offering expertise in application development, architecture, and best practices.
- Innovation & Continuous Improvement: Evaluate emerging technologies, recommend solutions, and promote effective use of IT systems through education and training.
What We’re Looking For
We’re seeking a highly skilled and experienced developer who can operate in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment. Key qualifications include:
Experience & Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Programming/Systems, Computer Science, or equivalent work experience.
- 8+ years of application programming and analysis experience, with a strong understanding of information systems and architecture standards.
- Proven success leading projects and delivering scalable solutions.
Technical Expertise
- Experience working with Composable Commerce solutions and modern technologies.
- Expertise in React for building modern, dynamic user interfaces and component-based architecture.
- Strong background in Microsoft development tools, including Visual Studio/Code and C# programming language.
- Expertise in microservice architecture, B2B2C solutions, and headless architecture platforms (e.g., CommerceTools, ContentStack).
- Deep understanding of NoSQL, relational database design, Object-Oriented Design Patterns, Event Streaming and integration methodologies.
- Advanced programming skills in multiple languages with a focus on test-driven development.
Key Skills
- Ability to translate complex business requirements into multiple solution options, clearly explaining the pros and cons of each.
- Proficient in mentoring and leading technical teams, with strong communication and collaboration skills.
- Technical experience in systems front-end/back-end development, networking, databases, and user support.
Why Join Us?
- Make an Impact: Lead major projects that span multiple business areas, contributing to innovative and strategic initiatives.
- Grow as a Leader: Provide technical leadership and mentoring to a talented team of developers while influencing the future of our IT systems.
- Embrace Innovation: Work with emerging technologies and platforms, driving continuous improvement and innovation in our solutions.
- Collaborative Culture: Be part of a supportive and inclusive team that values collaboration, creativity, and diverse perspectives.
Preferred Skills
- Experience with CommerceTools, ContentStack, or similar platforms.
- Hands-on experience with React, including state management libraries like Redux or Context API.
- Strong expertise in Microsoft development ecosystem.
- Experience troubleshooting and optimizing complex systems for performance.
- Knowledge of branching and merging strategies for version control.
Ready to Lead and Innovate? Apply Now! If you’re passionate about creating impactful technical solutions and mentoring the next generation of developers, we’d love to hear from you!
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s degree in Programming/Systems or Computer Science or other related field. Or equivalent work experience. Typically requires 8 or more years of application programming and analysis experience.
Has a broad level of understanding surrounding information systems and application architecture standards. Experience in leading projects. Demonstrated ability to analyze and interpret complex problems or processes that span multiple business areas, identify and understand requirements and develop alternate solutions. Experience designing, developing and testing applications using proven or emerging technologies, in a variety of technologies and environments
MINIMUM SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS:
Advanced programming skills in several programming languages
Advanced understanding of relational database design and theory
Ability to translate complicated business requirements into multiple solution options and explain the pros/cons of various approaches
Advanced knowledge of Object-Orient Design Patterns and use cases for applying them
Proficient communication skills and experience in mentoring/leading junior developers
Technical experience with systems networking, databases, development, and user support.
Good background in Data Base design (e.g. Microsoft SQL and Access)
Exposure to servers technology (e.g. IBM Power 8) would be helpful to assist with integration
Experience with WMS application (e.g. Inbound, Outbound, Pick pack and ship processes) preferred but not required.
What Cencora offers
We provide compensation, benefits, and resources that enable a highly inclusive culture and support our team members’ ability to live with purpose every day. In addition to traditional offerings like medical, dental, and vision care, we also provide a comprehensive suite of benefits that focus on the physical, emotional, financial, and social aspects of wellness. This encompasses support for working families, which may include backup dependent care, adoption assistance, infertility coverage, family building support, behavioral health solutions, paid parental leave, and paid caregiver leave. To encourage your personal growth, we also offer a variety of training programs, professional development resources, and opportunities to participate in mentorship programs, employee resource groups, volunteer activities, and much more. For details, visit https://www.virtualfairhub.com/cencora
Full timeSalary Range*
$94,500 - 148,060*This Salary Range reflects a National Average for this job. The actual range may vary based on your locale. Ranges in Colorado/California/Washington/NewYork/Hawaii/Vermont/Minnesota/Massachusetts/IllinoisState-specific locations may be up to 10% lower than the minimum salary range, and 12% higher than the maximum salary range.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Cencora is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or membership in any other class protected by federal, state or local law.
The company’s continued success depends on the full and effective utilization of qualified individuals. Therefore, harassment is prohibited and all matters related to recruiting, training, compensation, benefits, promotions and transfers comply with equal opportunity principles and are non-discriminatory.
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