What are the responsibilities and job description for the Software Development Manager position at Jackson Healthcare?
Overview
LocumTenens.com has been leading the way in a booming healthcare industry since 1995. Locum Tenens is a Latin phrase meaning, "to substitute for." When hospitals are understaffed, they rely on us to find them the right temporary physicians to fill in when needed. Every associate at LocumTenens.com plays a role in getting patients seen, no matter what they studied in school or what their role is here. Located in Alpharetta, GA, we boast a state-of-the-art campus featuring world-class amenities. There's nothing ordinary about a typical day here, take a look for yourself :
We are a Jackson Healthcare company and we are now the second largest healthcare staffing company in the U.S., serving more than 7 million patients in over 1,400 healthcare facilities.
The Software Development Manager oversees and drives the success of LT's software development teams. This role is responsible for leading teams in designing, developing, and delivering high-quality software solutions in alignment with company objectives. The Software Development Manager will foster a collaborative environment that encourages innovation, accountability, and agile best practices. This role requires a strategic and hands-on leader who can coach and guide development teams, promote best practices in coding and
testing, and drive continuous improvement in software quality and delivery speed. By maintaining close alignment with stakeholders and product management, the Software Development Manager ensures that development priorities align with business goals and customer needs. The SDM is responsible for ensuring that all sprint goals, PI goals, and annual goal are consistently met on-time and on-budget and is responsible for reporting their team performance metrics to the Director, Sr. Director, and / or VP of Technology on a regular cadence.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES :
Development Manager - 60%
- Lead, mentor, and manage one or more Agile-based software development teams, focusing on team performance, technical excellence, and continuous improvement.
- Oversee the full software development lifecycle, ensuring high-quality deliverables, from planning and requirements gathering through deployment and support.
- Collaborate closely with Product Owners and stakeholders to define priorities, set clear goals, and manage sprint planning and backlog along with their team leads.
- Ensure adherence to Agile principles and processes, including daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, retrospectives, and iterative improvements.
- Drive the adoption of best practices in code quality, testing, and DevOps to improve productivity, maintainability, and reliability of applications with coordination & collaboration with the DevOps team(s).
- Set clear expectations for team members and conduct regular performance reviews, supporting career development and growth.
- Identify potential project risks and proactively address any impediments or blockers impacting the development teams.
Project Management - 40%
SECONDARY FUNCTIONS (IF APPLICABLE)
SUPERVISORY / BUDGETARY / EXTERNAL COMMUNICATION RESPONSIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS - EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATIONS
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
KEY COMPETENCIES REQUIRED
1. Directs Work
2. Builds Effective Teams
3. Decision Quality
4. Action Oriented
5. Tech Savvy
6. Drives Engagement
7. Manages Complexity
8. Optimizes Work Processes
9. Ensures Accountability
10. Develops Talent
11. Communicates Effectively
12. Instills Trust
PHYSICAL, MENTAL, WORKING CONDITION, AND TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
What is in it for you
Company-paid benefits (Basic Life and AD&D, Short and Long-Term Disability, Employee Assistance Program, Compass Health Advocate and Transitions).
Healthcare benefit options (Value Plan, High Deductible Plan with HSA, Healthcare FSA, Dependent Care FSA, Prepaid Legal Services, 529 Savings Plan, Pet Insurance).
Paid maternity and paternity leave.
Company sponsored 401k plan with company matching.
PTO that accrues at a rate of 15 days / year for 1st year and continues to increase with tenure.
Tuition reimbursement for continuing education.
An opportunity to work at a state-of-the-art facility in Alpharetta which features an on-site daycare and cafeteria, world-class fitness center and wellness clinic.
EEO Statement
Locum Tenens is an EEO / AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.
