Director of Software Engineering
Description:The Director of Software Engineering is responsible for leading and managing PRIME Health Services’ software engineering teams to deliver high-quality, scalable, and secure product enhancements. This role has direct accountability for the performance, productivity, and delivery outcomes of Application Developers across Associate, Specialist, and Senior levels.This position operates at the intersection of Product, Engineering, Architecture, and Delivery, ensuring that business requirements and architectural designs are translated into efficient, reliable, and timely software solutions. This role partners closely with Agile Delivery Management to ensure predictable execution while maintaining ownership of engineering output, technical quality, and team performance.Essential Job FunctionsLeads and manages teams of Application Developers, providing coaching, mentorship, and performance management to drive high engagement and productivityOwns the successful delivery of software product enhancements and development initiatives aligned to organizational prioritiesTranslates business requirements and architectural designs into actionable engineering plans and executable workEnsures development teams consistently meet sprint commitments and deliver high-quality, reliable software solutionsPartners with Agile Delivery Management to ensure alignment between sprint planning, capacity, and actual execution outcomesEstablishes and enforces engineering best practices including coding standards, code reviews, testing, and secure development practicesWorks closely with Enterprise Architecture to ensure solutions align with architectural standards, scalability, and long-term strategyManages allocation of development resources across projects to optimize productivity and delivery outcomesIdentifies, removes, and escalates technical and operational impedimentsDrives continuous improvement in development processes, team efficiency, and product qualityMonitors engineering performance metrics including throughput, quality, and predictabilityPartners with Product, Business, and IT leadership to align prioritiesLeads recruitment, onboarding, and retention strategiesEnsures compliance with cybersecurity and healthcare technology standardsRequirements:Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, IT or related field required; Master’s preferred7+ years of software development experience5+ years managing development teamsExperience leading enterprise applications, preferably healthcareStrong knowledge of .NET and distributed architecturesExperience working in Agile environmentsCompetenciesStrong leadership and people management skillsExcellent communication with technical and non-technical stakeholdersAbility to balance technical depth with business prioritiesStrong understanding of SDLC, Agile, and DevOpsAbility to drive accountability for delivery outcomesStrong problem-solving and decision-making skillsAbility to use metrics to improve performanceHigh collaboration across teamsWhy You'll Love Working at Prime Health ServicesMedical InsuranceDental Insurance Vision Insurance Short-term and long-term disability paid by the companyGroup term life paid by the companyGenerous PTO Wellness program with monetary rewardsEmployee recognition programs with monetary rewardsCorporate office amenities Regular employee events About UsPrime Health Services (PHS) is a national medical cost containment company specializing in customized PPO network solutions. Since 2001, we’ve partnered with insurance carriers, TPAs, self-insured groups, and government entities to deliver high-quality healthcare access at discounted rates. Our technology-driven approach allows us to provide fast, flexible, and dependable service to our clients while supporting a collaborative, employee-focused workplace.