Director, Software Engineering at MedImpact Healthcare Systems, Inc.
MedImpact Healthcare Systems, Inc. · San Diego, United States Of America · Onsite
- Senior
- Office in San Diego
Exemption Status:
United States of America (Exempt)$130,148 - $182,208 - $234,267“Pay scale information is not necessarily reflective of actual compensation that may be earned, nor a promise of any specific pay for any selected candidate or employee, which is always dependent on actual experience, education, qualifications, and other factors. A full review of our comprehensive pay and benefits will be discussed at the offer stage with the selected candidate.”
This position is not eligible for Sponsorship.
MedImpact Healthcare Systems, Inc. is looking for extraordinary people to join our team!
Why join MedImpact? Because our success is dependent on you; innovative professionals with top notch skills who thrive on opportunity, high performance, and teamwork. We look for individuals who want to work on a team that cares about making a difference in the value of healthcare.
At MedImpact, we deliver leading edge pharmaceutical and technology related solutions that dramatically improve the value of health care. We provide superior outcomes to those we serve through innovative products, systems, and services that provide transparency and promote choice in decision making. Our vision is to set the standard in providing solutions that optimize satisfaction, service, cost, and quality in the healthcare industry. We are the premier Pharmacy Benefits Management solution!
Job Description
Summary
The Director, IT Software Engineering oversees several functional areas within the Information Technology department. This position oversees enterprise projects from the initiation phase through production readiness. Works at the strategic level for optimizing and streamlining processes and defining technology roadmaps.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Works in partnership with technical experts, architects, business analysts, and developers from external strategic partners and within IT to design and guide new software solutions and to revise or integrate with existing applications.
Manages and leads subordinate managers, software engineers, business system analysts, and quality assurance software engineers in the development and support of corporate business solutions in-line with client needs, including documentation and procedures.
Aligns and collaborates closely with internal departments and external strategic partnerships to direct multiple initiatives.
Creates and manages complex project plans by effectively leveraging resources and managing project scope based on available information; troubleshoots issues and provides timely resolutions; guides the software development process based on prior experience, research and analysis of current and future best practices.
Provides technical guidance that strikes a balance with the need to deliver on a deadline and still meet long-term strategic objectives.
Monitors and directs all software engineering functions to demonstrate solution design meets standard architecture considerations and approvals to include: (1) standard database structures, (2) code standards, (3) common components and reusable programs (4) security and performance levels, (5) system interfaces and dependencies.
Participates on cross functional project teams (internal and external) to deliver quality solutions that meet client’s business requirements. Gains a solid understanding of business requirements to support the development, testing, and production readiness efforts.
Oversees the effort to create and improve product releases through continuous integration and automation. Looks for ways to automate and improve current processes/solutions within the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
Lead the assessment of current legacy systems, evaluate solutions in the marketplace, creates technical vision/roadmap for implementing state of the art systems and get buy-in from IT Leadership to execute.
Creates and implements action plans to mitigate risks and resolve issues, working with representatives from stakeholders across the company.
Manages conflicting priorities and multiple projects effectively.
Participates in and leads teams in appropriate SDLC technical artifact creation.
Develops and promotes the overall vision, goals, objectives and strategies for the Software Engineering team in-line with the Information Technology Business Unit’s goals and objectives.
Provides day-to-day management and supervision for software engineering team by directing and coordinating activities consistent with established goals, objectives, and policies. Provides hands-on design guidance and documentation as needed.
Mentors team members from both a technical and professional career enhancement perspective by offering constructive feedback.
Makes effective hires, develops and trains employees, coaches for optimal performance, gives team members regular performance feedback. Takes appropriate corrective action as needed to promote optimal employee performance and low staff turnover.
Develops and maintains solid working relationships with employees and management in cross-functional areas.
Keeps up-to-date with emerging IT trends and technologies and the industry’s best practices
Supervisory Responsibilities
Manages assigned staff in the segment area. Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the unit. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Supports and enforces all company policies and procedures in a fair and consistent manner, taking corrective action whenever necessary.
Client Responsibilities
This is an internal and external client facing position that requires excellent customer service skills and interpersonal communication skills (listening/verbal/written). One must be able to; manage difficult or emotional client situations; Respond promptly to client needs; Solicit client feedback to improve service; Respond to requests for service and assistance from clients; Meet commitments to clients.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
BA/BS Degree or equivalent; plus 10 years’ related experience; 10 years of SME in respective area(s); (or equivalent combination of education and experience); and 8 years supervisory experience; Supervisory experience may be substituted with 10 years of MedImpact experience plus an appropriate external leadership training program and internal mentorship with a seasoned leader at the Director level or above that must be completed within 12 months in new position.
Computer Skills
Proficient with MS Suite (Word, Excel, Visio, Outlook, Project) to create documentation, manage
schedules, and analyze data.
Software architecture and design skills to guide the development of solutions that are secure, scalable, and reliable
Background in:
Oracle RDBMS and UNIX platforms
Using JIRA for work management
Web Services (SOAP and REST)
Skills required for the POS Team:
Experience developing and managing high volume, real-time transaction processing systems
Experience with Object Oriented Programming languages such as C++ or Java
Familiarity with communication protocols such as NCPDP telecommunication standards
Skills for other Application Development Teams:
Experience with Java Web Technology (JEE)
Experience with Java frameworks such as Spring, JPA/Hibernate, and JSF
Experience working with Web Containers such as Tomcat, JBOSS, IBM Websphere
Familiarity with Web2.0 technology and Javascript Frameworks such as AngularJS
Familiarity with Portal Standards (JSR 168, JSR 286) and portal containers such as Liferay
Familiarity with Business Process Management (BPM) concepts and technologies such as IBM BPM
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
None required.
Other Skills and Abilities
Sound knowledge of industry standard best practices, development lifecycle processes and
methodologies. Experience using agile methodology is a plus.
Extensive knowledge of strategy setting, program requirement and project management methodologies and system development methodologies.
Good problem solving, business analysis and project management, including conceptual and analytical skills.
Demonstrated ability to be client focused, responsive, flexible, positive and committed to delivering quality service and improvement in an environment of continuous change.
Ability to work effectively with external partners/vendors to implement new solutions.
Proven ability to work as a team player and develop solid work partnerships
Possess excellent time management skills and the consistently meet deadlines.
Demonstrated ability to influence others and facilitate meetings.
Excellent organizational and communication skills (both written and verbal).
Strong vendor and client management skills and experience in matrix management organization
Reasoning Ability
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis.
Language Skills
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
Competencies To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
Business Acumen
Directing Others
Organizational Agility
Conflict Management
Drive for Results
Political Savvy
Customer Focus
Innovation Management
Strategic Agility
Decision Quality
Managerial Courage
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This position may regularly be exposed to or encounter moving mechanical parts, high, precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outdoor weather conditions, risk of electrical shock or vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate (examples: business office with computers and printers, light traffic).
Work Location
This position must work on-site at the San Diego Headquarters for purposes of providing adequate support to internal clients; being available for face-to-face interactions and coordination of work with other employees, colleagues, clients, or vendors; as well as for facilitation of quick and effective decisions through collaboration with stakeholders. Remote work is not an option for these purposes.
Working Hours
This is an exempt level position requiring the incumbent to work the hours required to fully accomplish job responsibilities and reasonably meet deadlines for work deliverables. The individual must have the flexibility to work beyond traditional hours and be able to work nights, at weekends or on holidays as required. Work hours may be changed from time to time to meet the needs of the business. Typical core business hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm.
Travel
This position requires no travel, however attendance may be required at various local conferences and meetings.
The Perks:
- Medical / Dental / Vision / Wellness Programs
- Paid Time Off / Company Paid Holidays
- Incentive Compensation
- 401K with Company match
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Referral Bonus
To explore all that MedImpact has to offer, and the greatness you can bring to our teams, please submit your resume to www.medimpact.com/careers
MedImpact, is a privately-held pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) headquartered in San Diego,
California. Our solutions and services positively influence healthcare outcomes and expenditures, improving the position of our clients in the market. MedImpact offers high-value solutions to payers, providers and consumers of healthcare in the U.S. and foreign markets.
Equal Opportunity Employer, Male/Female/Disabilities/Veterans
OSHA/ADA:
To perform this job successfully, the successful candidate must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Disclaimer:
The above
statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
