Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide strategic direction and guidance to the software engineers within the IT Applications Development team in support of application design, software development, and software integration. Define the key priorities in pursuit of the vision and goals associated with the Software Engineering practice. Ensure Software Engineering staff are following best practices around application design, software development, and software integration throughout the system development lifecycle. Leads and directs the work of other employees and has responsibility for personnel actions including; hiring, performance management, and termination. Provide leadership and direction to staff for completeness of application design, software engineering, and software integration. Work toward the improvement of the software life cycle time by increasing the quality of requirements and reducing the amount of time spent in the application design, development, and integration phases. Manage the Software Engineering staff as a shared service to support multiple projects. Ensure that the Software Engineers have the appropriate tools, skills, and training to support the project needs. Manage geographically distributed staff to maximize staff utilization. Work closely with delivery managers and product managers to support product delivery and enhancements. Drive all aspects of engineering recruiting including but not limited to; attracting great talent and retaining a highly skilled, proficient engineering team. Key Responsibilities Delivery Leadership Oversee the development, maintenance, and enhancement of a COTS healthcare system serving Medicaid clients Ensure delivery of high-quality, reliable, and compliant solutions, including enhancements, fixes, and customer-specific configurations Provide direction and oversight for multiple teams through collaboration with other managers Process & Quality Oversight Define, implement, and maintain development processes, procedures, and delivery standards Ensure adherence to SDLC, change management, release management, and quality assurance processes Review solution designs and deliverables to ensure technical soundness, scalability, and maintainability Drive continuous improvement in engineering practices and delivery outcomes Team & Stakeholder Collaboration Work closely with technical managers, architects, developers, QA teams, and operations teams Serve as a key liaison between technical teams and business stakeholders Communicate clearly with customers and internal stakeholders at all levels, including executive leadership Support issue resolution and prioritization across development and support activities Customer Implementation & Support Provide oversight for implementation of the COTS product for new and existing State Medicaid customers Ensure consistent implementation approaches while supporting necessary configuration or customization Support post-implementation stabilization and ongoing system maintenance Balance enhancements for existing clients with onboarding of new customers Compliance & Governance Ensure solutions meet healthcare, Medicaid, security, and regulatory requirements Support audits, reviews, and compliance efforts as required Promote documentation, traceability, and operational readiness Minimum Requirements Bachelor's degree in relevant field of study and 7+ years of relevant professional experience required, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, or a related field (or equivalent experience) 10+ years of experience in software development with 5+ years in technical leadership or management roles Proven experience overseeing delivery for enterprise healthcare systems, preferably Medicaid-related Experience managing and supporting teams working on COTS products Strong understanding of: Software development lifecycle (SDLC) Release and change management Application maintenance and defect remediation Demonstrated ability to ensure delivery quality, process compliance, and predictable outcomes Preferred Qualifications Experience supporting state Medicaid agencies or healthcare payers Familiarity with provider enrollment, eligibility, claims, or care management systems Background collaborating with distributed or multi-vendor teams EEO Statement Maximus is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. Pay Transparency Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment. Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package. Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards. Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances. Accommodations Maximus provides reasonable accommodations to individuals requiring assistance during any phase of the employment process due to a disability, medical condition, or physical or mental impairment. If you require assistance at any stage of the employment process-including accessing job postings, completing assessments, or participating in interviews,-please contact People Operations at applicantaccom@maximus.com . Minimum Salary $165,000.00 Maximum Salary $165,000.00