Director Engineering - Healthcare Solutions (Payment Integrity)

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Director Engineering – Healthcare Solutions (Payment Integrity) in the United States.

This leadership role is focused on driving the design, development, and delivery of large-scale engineering and data solutions within the healthcare payment integrity and audit recovery domain. The Director Engineering will oversee distributed teams of software engineers and data professionals, ensuring high-quality execution of complex technical initiatives aligned with business and client objectives. This role requires close collaboration with product, architecture, infrastructure, and business stakeholders to deliver scalable, reliable, and data-driven solutions. It combines strategic leadership with hands-on operational oversight, ensuring engineering excellence across multiple projects and teams. The position also plays a key role in shaping engineering culture, driving continuous improvement, and strengthening delivery practices in a fast-paced, regulated environment. This is an impactful opportunity for a seasoned engineering leader passionate about healthcare technology and enterprise-scale systems.

• Lead, manage, and scale high-performing engineering and data teams across multiple geographies
• Oversee end-to-end delivery of engineering initiatives, including design, development, deployment, and maintenance of solutions
• Drive execution of technical strategy, architecture standards, and engineering best practices across teams
• Partner with Product, Program Management, Infrastructure, Operations, and other stakeholders to deliver business value
• Ensure utilization, performance, and productivity of engineering resources while optimizing team velocity and efficiency
• Guide architectural reviews, code quality standards, security, compliance, and CI/CD pipeline improvements
• Hire, develop, coach, and retain engineering talent while fostering a strong performance-driven culture
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives in software development, testing, automation, and delivery processes
• Ensure operational excellence, system reliability, and alignment with SaaS and DevOps best practices

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical field
• 8+ years of software engineering experience with 3–5+ years in engineering leadership roles managing high-performing teams
• Strong technical background in software development, including experience with Java, C#, .NET, SQL, ETL tools, and relational databases
• Proven experience managing distributed engineering teams, including offshore or multi-location delivery models
• Strong understanding of SaaS architecture, DevOps practices, and scalable system design
• Experience implementing Agile methodologies, preferably SAFe, in complex engineering environments
• Demonstrated ability to lead large-scale software delivery with a focus on quality, performance, and timeliness
• Strong leadership, coaching, and talent development capabilities
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to diverse audiences
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to balance short-term execution with long-term strategic planning

Benefits:

• Competitive base salary ranging from $160,000 to $200,000 depending on experience and location
• Eligibility for discretionary performance bonus
• Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance benefits
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Paid family leave and parental support programs
• Paid time off ranging from 17 to 27 days annually depending on level and tenure
• 9 paid holidays per year
• Inclusive and equal opportunity work environment
• Exposure to large-scale healthcare data and payment integrity systems
• Opportunities for leadership growth and technical influence at enterprise scale