Senior Director, Software Engineering (Chicago)

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Base pay range

$180,000.00/yr - $190,000.00/yr

Position Summary

The Senior Director of Software Engineering will provide leadership in the design and implementation of software architecture for Allied Benefit Systems. This role is also responsible for managing internal application development, setting up reliable and scalable platforms in an Agile environment. The ideal candidate is a strong technical leader with previous management experience and the ability to build and guide an effective software team through mentorship, coaching, technical and strategic leadership.

Essential Functions

• Define, Articulate and Execute application development strategies to provide secure, highly available, scalable websites that improve overall resiliency, functionality, and enable operational management optimization.
• Provide hands-on management and individualized support to software engineers on cross-functional teams responsible for designing, building, and orchestrating reliable data pipelines, storage, and transformation solutions.
• Influence technology strategy and drive data initiatives for the department, working collaboratively across team boundaries to share common infrastructure and functional capabilities.
• Drive data and systems architecture planning, helping teams to make data platforms, tooling, and other technology decisions that align with organizational goals and priorities.
• Develop technical roadmaps and lead prioritization of technical investments that balance product vision, compliance with privacy and security policies, and the quality of systems that support our data products and platforms.
• Close interaction with Director of Database Engineering and Software Engineering leads to design, support and build Allied applications conforming to industry standards.
• Work with Vendors as needed to support development needs.
• Partner with peer leaders within Product, Analytics, and Engineering to understand and address gaps or improvement opportunities within the department related to technology, collaboration, team health, operational workflows, and other internal needs.
• Advise on resource planning, personnel decisions, and team structures to meet current and anticipated future needs of the department.
• Lead, coach, motivate and develop. Responsible for one-on-one meetings, performance appraisals, growth opportunities and attracting new talent.
• Clearly communicate expectations, provide employees with the training, resources, and information needed to succeed.
• Actively engage, coach, counsel and provide timely, and constructive performance feedback.

Experience And Skills

• 10+ years experience in architecting and supporting development of software systems.
• At least 7 years at a director level and successful demonstrated leadership competencies
• Ability to facilitate working architecture sessions with diverse participants including technical leaders and stakeholders.
• Experience with leading large scale legacy system migrations is required.
• Experience with health care claims and payments is advantageous.
• Hands on experience with developing system models, UML diagrams, workflow diagrams and detailed documentation to explain architectural blueprints.
• Experience with identifying technology needs and gaps, identifying potential solutions and alternatives.
• Experience with recruiting, hiring, and retaining a development team is essential.
• Experience working with outside consultants is beneficial.
• Must have working experience utilizing AI as a development assistant.
• Experience with C#, .NET, MS SQL Server, API development.
• Deep knowledge of industry standards and best practices.
• Ability to create an escalation process to prevent downtime and adhere to SLAs.
• Experience in data best practices and processes for data architecture.
• Excellent analytical and organization skills
• Self-starter with high motivation and passion to learn, adapt constantly, evolve, and grow.
• Maintain high standards of data quality and integrity.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

EDUCATION

• BS degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, OR equivalent experience.

POSITION COMPETENCIES

• Communication
• Accountability
• Building Relationships/Shaping Culture
• Cost Awareness/Budgeting
• Leadership/Lead by Example
• Business Acumen
• Leading Innovation and Change

Physical Demands

This is an office environment requiring extended sitting and computer work.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Remote

The company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.

Compensation is not limited to base salary. Allied values our Total Rewards, and offers a competitive Benefit Package including, but not limited to, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability Insurance, Generous Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, EAP, and a Technology Stipend.

Allied reserves the right to amend, change, alter, and revise, pay ranges and benefits offerings at any time. All applicants acknowledge that by applying to the position you understand that the specific pay range is contingent upon meeting the qualification and requirements of the role, and for the successful completion of the interview selection and process. It is at the Company's discretion to determine what pay is provided to a candidate within the range associated with the role.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Insurance

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