Director of Software Engineering

Magellan Health; United States; Remote; USD 127,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Director of Software Engineering to lead engineering teams in delivering innovative clinical and customer care systems hosted in AWS. This pivotal role involves overseeing project management, fostering a culture of continuous learning, and ensuring the team possesses the necessary skills to meet business and technical commitments. The ideal candidate will bring over a decade of software engineering experience, strong leadership capabilities, and a background in health care or insurance. Join this forward-thinking company to make a significant impact on technology solutions that enhance health care delivery.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Short-term incentives

Health benefits

Life insurance

Voluntary benefits

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Software Engineering and leading teams.
• Experience in health care, insurance or related field is a must.

Responsibilities

• Oversees engineering teams for clinical and customer care systems in AWS.
• Manages projects, people, and customer expectations to achieve satisfaction.

Skills

Software Engineering

Team Leadership

Problem Solving

Critical Thinking

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's in Computer and Information Science

Combination of Education and Work Experience

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Oversees engineering teams responsible for delivery of clinical and customer care systems hosted in AWS.
• Directly leads individual contributors.
• Responsible for understanding our business and IT strategy and ensuring that we have the skills and capabilities required to deliver on our business and technical commitments.
• Focuses on Continuous improvement within the area and leads IT initiatives and special projects within their portfolio of applications.
• Manages the selection, evaluation, contracting, and integration of externally available hardware, software, and data to deliver business solutions.
• Builds and leads a transformational team that is required to design and execute on key business and technical strategies.
• Provides thought leadership and clear technical direction to the team to deliver results and business value.
• Mentors and coaches the team to foster a culture of continuous learning and collaboration.
• Possesses a deep knowledge and experience in the required domain.
• Directs and manages through analysis, planning, design, development, testing, installation, and maintenance of support systems for business areas.
• Selects and builds strong teams through formal training, diverse assignments, and coaching, mentoring, and other development techniques.
• Manages and develops project cost estimates, benefits, and assessment of potential project risks.
• Manages projects, people, customer expectations, and business priorities to achieve customer satisfaction.
• Manages budgets, plans, and expenses; may have cost center responsibilities.
• Oversees throughput for encounter processing acting as liaison between the customer and Magellan IT teams.
• Acts in a review board fashion for reports delivered from Magellan to the customer.
• Manages vendors.
• Shares best practices throughout IT.

Other Job Requirements

Responsibilities

10+ years of experience in Software Engineering and leading teams through the development and support of applications.
Must have 2+ years of experience leading teams.
Broader experience across IT or across different industries (for external hires) is a must.
Experience in health care, insurance or related field.
Critical thinker.
Demonstrated problem solving techniques.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to coach and build skills within the team.

General Job Information

Title: Director of Software Engineering
Grade: 32
Work Experience - Required: IT
Work Experience - Preferred:

Education - Required: A Combination of Education and Work Experience May Be Considered, Bachelor's, Bachelor's - Computer and Information Science
Education - Preferred:

License and Certifications - Required:

License and Certifications - Preferred:

Salary Range

Salary Minimum: $127,295
Salary Maximum: $229,105
This information reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position based on current national data. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual's skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

This position may be eligible for short-term incentives as well as a comprehensive benefits package. Magellan offers a broad range of health, life, voluntary and other benefits and perks that enhance your physical, mental, emotional and financial wellbeing.

Magellan Health, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Tobacco-free workplace. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled.
Every employee must understand, comply with and attest to the security responsibilities and security controls unique to their position; and comply with all applicable legal, regulatory, and contractual requirements and internal policies and procedures.