Lead with certainty. Precise health data and unmatched expertise.
Our trusted portfolio of data, software, and services supports hospitals and clinicians, employers and health plans, government agencies, life sciences companies, and policymakers—giving them the clarity and confidence to drive meaningful change and improve health outcomes for individuals and communities across the U.S. and around the world.
Role Overview
The Director of Software Development provides strategic and operational leadership across multiple engineering teams responsible for building and supporting systems that collect, transform, analyze, and report on healthcare data. This role leads Development Managers and senior engineers, drives technical direction, ensures reliable delivery, and represents the technology organization in internal and client-facing conversations. The ideal candidate combines strong engineering leadership, practical technical acumen, experience with healthcare data, and the ability to communicate clearly with executives, customers, and cross-functional partners.
Key Responsibilities
Engineering Leadership, People Management & Organizational Management
Technical Strategy, Architecture & Execution
Operational Excellence & Delivery Management
Client & Stakeholder Engagement
Healthcare Data & Domain Leadership
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical field required.
Master’s degree in a technical or analytics discipline preferred.
Travel
Limited travel may be required for team collaboration, client meetings, or project support.
To enhance collaboration and team leadership, a significant presence (2 to 4 days per week) in the Merative office is preferred (based on candidate location).
Compensation
The salary range provided in this job posting is intended to reflect the general market value for the position. The actual salary offered may vary based on factors such as the candidate’s experience, qualifications, skills, and the specific requirements of the role. This range may also be subject to change as market conditions evolve. We encourage open communication throughout the interview process to discuss compensation expectations. For base-salary + commission sales roles, the range represents On-Target Earnings.
Min – Max :
$204,857.94 - $307,286.90 (USD)Benefits
The benefits described represent the current offerings at our organization, however, benefits are subject to change and may vary by location and employment status. We strive to provide a comprehensive benefits package that supports our employees’ health, wellness, and financial goals. Please note that benefits may be discussed in more detail during the hiring process.
Remote first / work from home culture
Flexible vacation to help you rest, recharge, and connect with loved ones
Paid leave benefits
Health, dental, and vision insurance
401k retirement savings plan
Infertility benefits
Tuition reimbursement, life insurance, EAP – and more!
It is the policy of Merative to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Merative will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
Merative participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees
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