Lead Director, Software Development Engineering

For our client, we are seeking a Lead Director, Software Development Engineering to join the team of a leader in the Healthcare space. This leader will guide a high-performing engineering organization focused on building and optimizing complex distributed systems that support analytics-driven healthcare solutions. The role blends hands-on technical oversight with people leadership, requiring close partnership across data, software, and ML engineering teams. You will also help shape execution, strengthen delivery discipline, and ensure technical decisions align with business priorities, compliance needs, and patient-centered outcomes. Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available Compensation: $144,200 – $288,400 annually Responsibilities Provide technical oversight for complex distributed systems in a fast-paced analytics environment Lead and evaluate data, software, and ML engineers to ensure best-in-class solutions Monitor and optimize team and system performance, establishing KPIs and OKRs Recruit, mentor, and retain a high-performing engineering team while fostering a positive culture Guide teams from strategy through delivery on complex engineering projects Align team priorities with strategic objectives and coach through necessary pivots Collaborate with cross-functional technical teams to develop compliant solutions Build relationships with partners and customers to understand and support their goals Identify and mitigate internal and external risks, communicating progress to stakeholders Understand how data and AI/ML can drive healthcare delivery strategies Qualifications 10+ years as a hands-on software development engineer 5+ years designing and building high-volume distributed software systems 5+ years recruiting and managing a high-performing software development team in an agile environment 2+ years developing containerized software applications in public cloud 2+ years exposure to analytics, data engineering, and machine learning lifecycle 1+ year managing engineering managers 1+ year using generative AI in software solutions 1+ year in the healthcare or health insurance industry Benefits Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage Paid time off Retirement savings options Wellness programs Resources for physical, emotional, and financial well-being Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.