Who We Are
Inovalon was founded in 1998 on the belief that technology, and data specifically, would empower the transformation of the entire healthcare ecosystem for the better, improving both outcomes and economics. At Inovalon, we believe that when our customers are successful in their missions, healthcare improves. Therefore, we focus on empowering them with data-driven solutions. And the momentum is building.
Together, as ONE Inovalon, we are a united force delivering solutions that address healthcare’s greatest needs. Through our mission-based culture of inclusion and innovation, our organization brings value not just to our customers, but to the millions of patients and members they serve.
Who You Are
As the Director, Software Engineering, you lead managers and teams across the software engineering function to deliver high-quality outcomes in support of Inovalon’s strategy and product goals. You focus on building high-performing, self-directed teams by strengthening people, practices, and cross-functional execution within an agile organization. You bring leadership, operational discipline, and a strong coaching mindset to help teams scale, improve delivery, and stay aligned to customer and market needs. Your impact spans talent development, execution quality, and organizational effectiveness across a small to medium-sized product portfolio.
What You'll Do
Lead, coach, and mentor managers and multiple engineering teams to drive high performance and achieve company objectives.
Own the overall quality and delivery of multiple projects across Engineering, QA, and DevOps functions.
Define goals and tracking metrics, assess results, and recommend process improvements to support effective execution.
Build organizational capacity through staffing, budget and compensation planning, skills development, and acquisition of required tools and technologies.
Conduct succession planning for key roles, manage staff performance and discipline plans, and help attract, recruit, retain, and develop top engineering talent.
Partner across functional teams to deliver high-quality products to market in an automated fashion while staying focused on customer and market needs.
Collaborate routinely across functions to share information and best practices that improve organizational effectiveness.
Handle escalations that cannot be resolved by direct reports and escalate to senior management when appropriate.
Support delivery of the Technology Roadmap while operating within a defined budget and, when needed, represent the company with industry groups, customers, suppliers, government agencies, and business partners.
Foster a growth mindset by supporting employee development goals, coaching team members on career growth, collaboration, and agile practices, supporting continuous learning, and participating in an on-call rotation to resolve critical issues within defined SLAs.
What You'll Need
12+ years of relevant professional experience, including prior software engineering experience preferred, and 6+ years of experience managing teams and departments of varying sizes.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, technical field, or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
Knowledge of the field’s concepts, practices, and procedures.
Strong ability to motivate others and clearly communicate a common goal through strong verbal and written communication skills.
Good coaching and mentoring skills, with the ability to build new relationships and support self-organizing teams.
Comfort with constructive conflict, willingness to take calculated risks, and ability to make decisions under pressure while owning outcomes.
Demonstrate growth potential and learning agility by seeking feedback often, supporting continuous learning, and helping teams grow into expanded scope as organizational needs evolve.
Demonstrate leadership by influencing across functions, developing managers and teams, and building strong collaborative relationships to improve execution and alignment.
Demonstrate adaptability by responding effectively to changing priorities, escalations, team needs, and business demands while maintaining focus on outcomes.
Demonstrate creative thinking by identifying practical improvements to team practices, delivery models, and organizational processes that create business value.
Demonstrate analytical skills by using metrics, evidence, and sound judgment to evaluate performance, solve problems, and guide decisions.
Nice to have: Experience representing the company in industry groups and events; experience engaging with major customers, suppliers, bankers, government agencies, and channel or alliance partners.
Our Shared Commitments
Maintain compliance with Inovalon’s policies, procedures and mission statement;
Adhere to all confidentiality and HIPAA requirements as outlined within Inovalon’s Operating Policies and Procedures in all ways and at all times with respect to any aspect of the data handled or services rendered in the undertaking of the position; and
Fulfill those responsibilities and/or duties that may be reasonably provided by Inovalon for the purpose of achieving operational and financial success of Employer.
Work Environment
This is primarily a computer-based role performed in a remote, hybrid, or office environment. The role requires prolonged periods of computer use and frequent communication and interaction with others, either virtually and/or in person. The role may occasionally require transporting or moving work-related equipment weighing up to 10 pounds, such as a laptop and related materials. Some travel may be required, depending on the needs of the role. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position, consistent with applicable law.
This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship (e.g. H-1B, TN, or E-3). Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States as a condition of employment. (This is only applicable for US-based positions)
If you don’t meet every qualification listed but are excited about our mission and the work described, we encourage you to apply. Inovalon is most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and you may be just the right person for this or other roles.
By embracing inclusion, we enhance our work environment and drive business success. Inovalon strives to provide equal opportunities to the communities where we operate and to our clients and everyone whom we serve. We endeavor to create a culture of inclusion in which our associates feel empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work and pursue their professional goals in an equitable setting. We understand that by fostering this type of culture, and welcoming different perspectives, we generate innovation and growth.
Inovalon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirement.
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Work Location: If the US position is listed as remote, employees who reside within a 40-mile radius of one of our office locations in Tampa, FL; Canonsburg, PA; or Bowie, MD will follow a hybrid work schedule and are expected to work in the office two days per week (Tuesdays and Wednesdays).