Sr Director, Software Engineering - Remote in Canada

UnitedHealth Group; Richmond; Remote; CAD 138,000 - 288,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Sr Director of Software Development to lead innovative imaging software solutions. This role offers the opportunity to drive a global engineering team focused on delivering high-quality, scalable cloud solutions. With a culture that values diversity and inclusion, you will coach and mentor talented professionals while implementing cutting-edge technologies to enhance healthcare outcomes. Join a mission-driven organization where your expertise will directly impact health equity and improve lives across communities. Flexibility to work remotely from anywhere in Canada makes this position even more appealing.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of software engineering experience with a focus on medical imaging.
• Proven ability to lead and inspire teams in a management role.

Responsibilities

• Lead a global engineering team building lifesaving imaging software.
• Oversee software development initiatives ensuring quality and security.

Skills

Software Engineering

Team Leadership

Process Improvement

Cloud Solutions

Medical Imaging

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science

Job description

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology, to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data, and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits, and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Enterprise Imaging is a software-based image management solution used by radiologists, cardiologists, and other medical personnel. It features robust image acquisition, storage, management of imaging and clinical information, visualization, workflow, collaboration, and diagnostic tools.

The Sr Director, Software Development, will be responsible for leading and executing software engineering activities for Enterprise Imaging products and cloud solutions. This role involves leading multiple software development teams, driving process improvements, providing strategic direction, motivating team members, fostering trust, leveraging diverse perspectives, coaching staff, and encouraging continuous improvement and innovation.

We live in a time of unprecedented technical capability and possibility. The healthcare industry has an immediate need for your drive, innovation, passion, and technical insight. Optum Insight Technology is uniquely positioned to bring your skills to address these pressing, life-changing technical challenges.

You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely* from anywhere within Canada (except Saskatchewan) as you take on these challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

1. Lead a global engineering team building lifesaving imaging software, delivering on a strategic roadmap for hybrid cloud solutions.
2. Oversee software development initiatives across teams, ensuring timely delivery with high quality, scalability, and security while managing technical debt.
3. Coach and mentor high-performing teams, fostering a culture of trust, excellence, and engagement.
4. Encourage innovation by promoting curiosity about customer problems and considering new solutions, including the courage to implement needed changes.
5. Partner with Product Management to understand market needs and customer issues, aligning development efforts accordingly.
6. Drive continuous process improvements, adopting new technologies such as AI to automate and enhance execution.
7. Enhance team alignment through shared principles and common tools and approaches.
8. Implement industry best practices and standards to ensure security and regulatory compliance.

You will be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that challenges you, provides clear success criteria, and offers development opportunities for other roles you may pursue.

Required Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field, or equivalent experience.
2. 10+ years of experience in software engineering.
3. 4+ years in a management or director role, leading teams through other leaders.
4. Experience in medical imaging or regulated medical device software development.
5. Proven ability to lead teams, inspire others, resolve disputes, and make difficult decisions.
6. Ability to work independently and collaboratively across functions.
7. Experience explaining complex issues to executives, vendors, and customers to build confidence.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Experience in healthcare or regulated industries.
2. Experience transitioning software from on-premises to cloud-based solutions.
3. Strong professional network and ability to recruit and retain talent.

*All remote employees must adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy.

Canada Residents Only: The salary range is $138,600 to $288,000 per year, based on education, experience, and certifications.

Our mission is to help people live healthier lives and improve the healthcare system for everyone. We are committed to equity, environmental sustainability, and addressing health disparities, especially among marginalized groups.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates must pass a drug test before employment.