Development Manager – Healthcare Technology

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.

• 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.

• 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 follow best practices around application design, software development, and software integration throughout the system development lifecycle.
• Lead and direct the work of other employees and have 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 attracting great talent and retaining a highly skilled, proficient engineering team.

• 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, Dev Ops, security, and product teams to deliver high‑quality software at scale.

• 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.

• 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.
• Design,…