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Director, Engineering Excellence

Acentra Health

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Job Details

Full-time


Full Job Description

CNSI and Kepro are now Acentra Health!  Acentra Health exists to empower better health outcomes through technology, services, and clinical expertise. Our mission is to innovate health solutions that deliver maximum value and impact. 

Lead the Way is our rallying cry at Acentra Health. Think of it as an open invitation to embrace the mission of the company; to actively engage in problem-solving; and to take ownership of your work every day. Acentra Health offers you unparalleled opportunities. In fact, you have all you need to take charge of your career and accelerate better outcomes – making this a great time to join our team of passionate individuals dedicated to being a vital partner for health solutions in the public sector. 

Acentra Health is looking for an experienced Director of Engineering Excellence to join our growing team all working remote!

Job Summary:

The Director of Engineering Excellence will lead a highly skilled team responsible for defining and executing Acentra Health's technology strategy, with a strong focus on modernizing software development practices, automation, and improving overall engineering efficiency. The Director will work closely with cross-functional teams, including product management, software and quality engineering, infrastructure services, and program implementation teams, to implement robust engineering standards and deliver best in class software solutions.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Leadership and Team Development: Mentor and manage a remote team, promoting a culture of innovation, accountability, and technical excellence
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Act as a key liaison between product engineering, infrastructure services, and key business units to ensure alignment between technical strategies and business goals
  • Continuous Improvement: Continuously assess new technologies and industry best practices, driving innovation and operational efficiency for the organization
  • Establish Engineering Standards: Develop, document, and enforce software engineering standards to streamline processes, improve code quality, and foster continuous improvement across the organization
  • Lead the Modernization of Software Engineering Practices: Spearhead the development and implementation of cutting-edge software engineering methodologies, including automation frameworks, to enhance test coverage, streamline development processes, and reduce defect rates. Ensure that these modernized practices drive greater efficiency, improve product quality, and support faster delivery across the organization
  • Leverage Generative AI: Incorporate AI-driven solutions to optimize the entire software development lifecycle, from code development to testing and deployment
  • Implement DevSecOps Practices: Oversee the design and optimization of CI/CD pipelines to enhance code quality, reduce deployment costs, and improve the scalability of software products

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
  • Demonstrated experience in managing cross-functional teams and projects
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
  • Proven track record of leading large-scale software engineering projects and implementing modern engineering practices
  • Experience in establishing engineering standards and driving adoption across organizations
  • Expertise in DevSecOps practices, including CI/CD pipeline management
  • Strong background in automation, including AI-driven solutions
  • Experience with cloud-based software development environments
  • Knowledge of industry-standard tools like Jenkins, Kubernetes, Docker, or similar
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to adjust to meet the needs of the audience
  • Strong analytical skills and ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Healthcare Industry experience strongly preferred
  • Experience working with virtual and global teams
  • Previous experience in a strategic IT role within a large organization
  • Exposure to using AI and machine learning technologies as applied to software engineering

Benefits

Why us? 

We are a team of experienced and caring leaders, clinicians, pioneering technologists, and industry professionals who come together to redefine expectations for the healthcare industry. State and federal healthcare agencies, providers, and employers turn to us as their vital partner to ensure better healthcare and improve health outcomes. 

We do this through our people. 

You will have meaningful work that genuinely improves people's lives across the country. We are a company that cares about our employees, and we give you the tools and encouragement you need to achieve the finest work of your career. 

Benefits

Benefits are a key component of your rewards package. Our benefits are designed to provide you with additional protection, security, and support for both your career and your life away from work. Our benefits include comprehensive health plans, paid time off, retirement savings, corporate wellness, educational assistance, corporate discounts, and more.  

Compensation 

The pay range for this position is $160,020.00 - $222,300.00 per year

“Based on our compensation program, an applicant’s position placement in the pay range will depend on various considerations, such as years of applicable experience and skill level.” 

Thank You!

We know your time is valuable and we thank you for applying for this position. Due to the high volume of applicants, only those who are chosen to advance in our interview process will be contacted. We sincerely appreciate your interest in Acentra Health and invite you to apply to future openings that may be of interest. Best of luck in your search!

~ The Acentra Health Talent Acquisition Team

Visit us at Acentra.com/careers/

EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability

Acentra Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable Federal, State or Local law.

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