Development Manager – Healthcare Technology | Maximus | Handshake
At Maximus, the Development Manager – Healthcare Technology oversees day-to-day engineering delivery while remaining hands-on in technical leadership. This position manages distributed teams, improves development processes, and ensures adherence to enterprise standards, healthcare regulations, and secure software development practices
This is a fully remote position. Requires 10% travel
* Why Join Maximus?
- Competitive Compensation - Bonus opportunities based on performance
- Comprehensive Insurance Coverage - Choose from various plans, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, and partially funded HSA. Additionally, enjoy Life insurance benefits and discounts on Auto, Home, Renter's, and Pet insurance
- Future Planning - Prepare for retirement with our 401K Retirement Savings plan and Company Matching
- Unlimited Time Off Package - Enjoy UTO, Holidays, and sick leave
- Holistic Wellness Support - Access resources for physical, emotional, and financial wellness through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Recognition Platform - Acknowledge and appreciate outstanding employee contributions
- Tuition Reimbursement - Invest in your ongoing education and development
- Employee Perks and Discounts - Additional benefits and discounts exclusively for employees
- Maximus Wellness Program and Resources - Access a range of wellness programs and resources tailored to your needs
- Professional Development Opportunities- Participate in training programs, workshops, and conferences
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
- Hands-On Technical & Delivery Leadership
- Lead day-to-day development activities while remaining actively engaged in design, architecture, and technical decision-making
- Review code regularly to ensure adherence to engineering standards, security practices, and maintainability
- Provide technical guidance and hands-on problem-solving support to development teams
- Partner closely with architecture, QA, DevOps, security, and product teams to deliver high-quality software at scale
- Team Leadership & Management
- Manage and mentor a team of software developers, including performance management, coaching, and career development
- Set clear expectations around technical excellence, delivery commitments, and professional growth
- Build a collaborative team culture focused on accountability, quality, and continuous improvement
- Development Process & SDLC Management
- Oversee development using multiple SDLC methodologies focusing on a solid design, quality process and adherence to standards and timelines
- Adapt delivery approaches to meet enterprise governance, compliance, and business requirements
- Plan and manage capacity, estimates, dependencies, and delivery risks. Process Improvement & Quality Focus
- Design, implement, and evolve development processes to improve predictability, velocity, and product quality
- Establish and enforce best practices for source control, code reviews, testing, CI/CD, and documentation
- Identify and reduce technical debt while balancing delivery priorities
- Define and track engineering metrics related to code quality, defect rates, delivery performance, and operational stability. Healthcare & Compliance Responsibilities
- Ensure engineering practices align with healthcare regulatory standards and enterprise compliance requirements
- Promote secure software development and data protection practices
- Support audits, risk assessments, and remediation efforts in partnership with compliance and security teams
- Ensure appropriate documentation and traceability to support regulatory expectations
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
Program Specific Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
- Demonstrated experience managing software development teams in an enterprise environment
- Strong hands-on background in software development or technical leadership roles
- Proven experience working with multiple SDLC methodologies
- Track record of improving development processes, engineering quality, and delivery outcomes
- Experience delivering software in regulated or quality-sensitive environments
- Experience developing healthcare-related software products or systems
- Familiarity with healthcare compliance standards (e.g., HIPAA or similar)
- Experience with large-scale, enterprise-grade systems and cross-team
dependencies
- Prior experience as a senior engineer, technical lead, or architect
- Strong technical judgment and the ability to lead engineers by example
- Excellent communication skills across technical and non-technical stakeholder