Sr. Director, Software Engineering (Remote) - Inspira Financial

Take the next step in your journey at Inspira Financial. You will help businesses and individuals thrive today, tomorrow, and into retirement. Become part of a company that is people centric and client obsessed in every interaction; a community of forward-thinking individuals focused on driving results to deliver our mission with an unwavering commitment to integrity. Join us as we strengthen and simplify the health and wealth journey – relentlessly pursuing better outcomes for all. We believe in finding the best talent! While some roles are based at one of our office locations, remote roles can sit in any of the following states: AL, AZ, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, MI, MN, MO, NC, NE, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA and WV. Remote status and role locations are subject to change. Relocation is not provided.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Here at Inspira Financial, we believe there is no “perfect” candidate and want to encourage applying even if all the requirements listed aren’t met. Our goal is to build an authentic workplace by valuing diversity in our candidates. We work to ensure that our team reflects the diversity of the businesses and clients we serve. We are always looking to expand our growing team with dynamic and enthusiastic individuals. If you enjoy a collaborative, fun environment that champions career development, Inspira Financial is the place for you! We look forward to receiving your application! Check out this Inspira Financial video to learn more about our company!

HOW YOU WILL SOAR:

The Sr. Director, Software Engineering is responsible for leading technical strategy and engineering delivery for our technology modernization initiative in the Health & Benefits industry. Key platforms will be rebuilt, cloud native, enabling business growth and step-change technical capabilities. This position reports to the CTO and will oversee key functions including solution architecture, data architecture, integration architecture, DevOps, platform development, software engineering, and quality for a ‘greenfield’ platform. We are looking for a seasoned technology leader with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, strong critical thinking, and a solid background in cloud native systems development.

• Technical design, development, and delivery of the cloud native platform, taking advantage of all relevant, modern technical capabilities

• Proven track record of successfully leading software development teams and delivering complex projects, particularly in Cloud (Azure / AWS) environments

• In-depth understanding of software development methodologies, tools, and best practices, with specific expertise in cloud native platforms in a regulated environment

• Leadership of a team of architects and engineers tasked with delivery of a modern platform meeting business needs

• Detailed management of all facets of a delivery team, including technical staff, third party vendors, budgeting and forecasting

• Collaboration with business stakeholders, product managers, architects, and technology engineers to understand requirements and translate business needs into technical solutions

• Architecture and technical decision making, in collaboration with our established architecture and engineering teams

• Technical strategy of the platform to meet both immediate and long-term business needs

• Ensuring high-quality code, automated testing and security best practices in the platform

• Recruits, interviews, hires, and trains new staff

• Oversees the daily workflow of the team

• Evaluate employee performance, provide feedback, and conduct performance reviews. Identify areas for development and create plans to enhance team members' skills

• Uniformly identify high performers who consistently produce quality work

• Remove barriers for the team, ensuring team members have all the tools, resources, and context to execute

• Has a good understanding of their team’s strengths and opportunities, capitalizing on their strengths and coaching opportunities

• Address challenges and conflicts that arise within the team or projects. Make decisions that balance various factors and contribute to the overall success of the organization

• Cultivate relationships with clients, partners, and other departments to facilitate collaboration and achieve common goals

• Provide direction, guidance, and support to a team of employees. Set clear expectations, delegate tasks, and ensure effective communication within the team

IF YOU HAVE SOME OR ALL OF THE FOLLOWING, APPLY:

• 15+ years of experience in technology delivery

• 5+ years of experience in Azure cloud-native technology development and delivery

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field.

• Proven experience leading technical resources, with a focus on people development

• Excellent track record of success in leading major engineering efforts leveraging cloud native capabilities.

• Effective communication and leadership skills, with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and drive consensus on technical solutions.

• Experience with CI/CD automated pipeline delivery models.

• Proven experience in agile, managing delivery and teams.

• Proven track record of successful leadership in ensuring buy-in at all levels including developers, architects, peers, middle and senior management

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to design scalable and robust data solutions to meet business needs.

Inspira Financial provides health, wealth, retirement, and benefits solutions that strengthen and simplify the health and wealth journey. With more than 7 million clients, representing over $62 billion in assets, Inspira works with thousands of employers, plan sponsors, recordkeepers, TPAs, and other institutional partners — helping the people they care about plan, save, and invest for a brighter future. Inspira relentlessly pursues better outcomes for all with our automatic rollover services, health savings accounts, emergency savings funds, custody services, and more. Learn more at inspirafinancial.com.

We have been recognized for our remarkable growth on lists such as Crain’s Fast 50 and Inc. 5000, and for our outstanding workplace culture and benefits with Built In’s 2023 Best Places to Work and Gallagher’s 2022 Best-In-Class Employer awards.