Contexture · 1 month ago
Director, Application Development & Support
Denver, Colorado, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$11,589/mo - $13,333/mo
10+ years expContexture is a company focused on software development and support, and they are seeking a Director of Application Development and Support. This role is responsible for overseeing the development, implementation, and maintenance of software strategies while providing technical direction and administrative support for the Application Development team.
Health CareInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyNon Profit
Responsibilities
Ensure high quality products are developed and maintained with a focus on security, stability and scalability as the pillars
Coordinate with the other Contexture departments to ensure that software and tools are delivered on time and error free while meeting organizational and customer requirements
Provide daily supervision and management of assigned staff and maintain necessary staffing levels which includes leading recruitment efforts and creating on-boarding plans for new or transferred employees
Provide mentoring, coaching, and educational support for employee development that aligns with organizational goals and objectives
Ensure development staff assignments and allocations are maintained, up-to-date, and equitable. Provide metrics around productivity across teams and members
Develop and implement policies and procedures which foster and sustain best practices for the department’s software development methodologies
Prioritize team goals and tactics ensuring that the activities of the group are in line with organizational goals and objectives
Assesses and reports risks related to assigned projects and participate in the development and implementation of mitigation plans, with appropriate escalation to executive team, as needed
Assists with the evaluation and testing of emerging technologies, and tools
Drive the development of strategic business plans, processes, and other necessary documents to support the successful management of Contexture software
Maintains, enhances, and broadens knowledge and skills related to management and development tools, applications and best practices
Identify and resolve performance shortcomings within the team and its procedures to align with organizational expectations
Own continual service improvement identification and delivery
Promote a culture of information sharing and collaboration and build successful relationships across teams
Help provide budget estimates and oversight as they relate to team downline
Provide support, both during and after (as needed) business hours
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 10+ years of experience in design, development, maintenance, and support of software
Extensive experience in leading and managing cross-functional technical and teams is required
Bachelor's Degree with a concentration in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering required; equivalent directly related work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
Prior management and senior level leadership experience over software development & engineering teams and departments
Ability to explain complex software & engineering concepts to internal and external stakeholders of varying technical expertise
Demonstrated ability in leading cross-functional teams to deliver results on complex issues
Strong full-stack software development experience, and familiarity with tools, solutions, environments, and frameworks including Nodejs, Visual Studio, GitHub, TypeScript, Docker, Kubernetes, MongoDB, MSSQL, and Linux
Experience with creating technical and strategic road maps
Working knowledge of healthcare interoperability standards such as HL7 (Health Level 7), FHIR (Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources), CDA (Clinical Document Architecture), etc
Strong analysis and design skills
Strong written and oral communication skills
Ability to anticipate problems and take decisive action, giving regard to impact on all stakeholders
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and allocate assigned resources to ensure projects are efficiently and effectively completed
Ability to work in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment and consistently meet strict deadlines
Ability to work independently as well as ability to effectively work in a team environment and maintain strong working relationships
Supports and contributes to the organization's culture in a way that allows staff to feel appreciated, included and valued
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 toolset (OneDrive, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
Preferred
Master's Degree preferred
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package
Company
Contexture
Contexture is a health information technology organization that provides technical support to advance health through information sharing.
201-500 employees
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