Director, Software Engineering – Interoperability, Regulatory and Compliance

Why join Nextech?

We are a leader in specialty healthcare technology solutions headquartered in Tampa FL.

We are an ever-growing team guided by our iCREATE values of Integrity Collaboration Respect Empowerment Accountability Trust and Excellence. We hold these values in high regard and are driven to succeed in all we do.

We’re committed to hiring and retaining talent which is why we invest in our employees through competitive pay a generous bonus structure great healthcare a comprehensive wellness program and many other benefits.

If you are a software engineer finance or accounting professional customer support specialist or a business development expert with a passion for healthcare technology (just to name a few) we want to hear from you.

We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity.  All individuals regardless of personal characteristics are encouraged to apply. If you are a candidate in need of assistance or an accommodation in the application process please contact [email protected] .

Job Summary:

The Director Software Engineering – Interoperability Regulatory and Compliance - is primarily responsible for managing multiple software development teams and products to effectively develop release and maintain complex software solutions according to business needs.  The Director Software Engineering manages the distribution of resources including the department budget interviews and hires Technical Owners & engineers establishes team goals as well as effectively collaborates within the Directors domain and across the organization.  Responsible for delivering product on time and budget frequently applying advanced resourcing concepts to keep projects on track in a fast paced changing environment.  Creates functional strategies and specific objectives develops and adapts the organizational structure and creates policies and procedures to support the department.

This Director Software Engineering position will be responsible for the Regulatory and Sustaining Product development organization.  Primary responsibilities include developing new software features on all platforms to comply with the US Department of Health and Human Services requirements for electronic health records managing a triage team to identify research and document issues reported by customers on our go forward platform as well as maintain existing sustaining products.

All activities must be in compliance with Equal Employment Opportunity laws HIPAA ERISA and other regulations as appropriate.

In addition to working in accordance with appropriate conduct and behavioral standards specific responsibilities of this role include:

Essential Functions

• Manage multiple software teams and products in an agile product development environment

• Guide and direct all software development projects for the teams within the directors domain

• Develop relationships coordinate and communicate effectively with other product engineering TO’s Directors VP’s and executive leadership

• Communicate implement and drive organizational improvements within software teams

• Balance competing priorities and formulate creative solutions to deliver best in class software solutions on time

• Leads multiple teams effort to accept changes in assignment priority and workload

• Applies advanced principles theories and concepts to a wide variety of technical issues and projects

• Represent the organization as the primary technical contact on major projects and initiatives

• Relentless dedication to continuous improvement across the organization

• Establishes and refines operational metrics across teams to ensure maximum efficiency

• Evaluate advanced issues for customer-facing issue resolution

• Demonstrate a high level of knowledge throughout all Nextech products and technologies

Minimum Requirements

• 10+ years industry experience including development of robust scalable micro-service back-ends

• 5+ years managing multiple software teams

• 5+ years of experience with the Microsoft tech stack

• Extensive experience in managing both managers and engineers including hiring full time employees as well as on shore and offshore contractors

• Extensive experience delivering multiple products to market using Agile methodologies

• Strong technical analytical and communication skills

• Proven effective communication track record with all levels of the organization.

• An appreciation for open and constructive dialog with your teams and other teams across the organization

• Creativity motivation and a strong attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications

• HIPPA experience

• Meaningful Use/Cures Act experience

• Experience developing successful SaaS systems

• Familiar with Jira

• Azure and Azure DevOps experience

• Medical software industry experience

Working Environment/Physical Demands

• Working Environment:

• Fully Remote

• Long-distance or air travel as needed – not to exceed 10% travel.

• Physical Demands:

• Activities require a significant amount of work in front of a computer monitor

Total Rewards

• Employee Assistance Program with free counseling sessions available

• Flexible Time Off: take time off when you need it without worrying about available hours

• 10 paid holidays + 1 floating holiday

• Generous annual bonus opportunity

• iCREATE Employee Recognition Program

• Insurance : Choice of Medical Dental and Vision plans

• Wellness Program including discounts on medical premiums

• Health Savings Account

• Flexible Spending Account

• Volunteer Time Off

• 100% Company-Paid Parental leave

• 401(k) with Employer Match

• 100% Company-Paid Life Insurance and Short/Long Term Disability Insurance

• Company-Sponsored 529 College Savings Plan

• Corporate Discounts on Retail Travel and Entertainment

• Pet Insurance options