Manager, Software Engineering

Independent Living Systems • Miami, FL

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About The Position

Independent Living Systems (ILS), together with its affiliated health plans Florida Community Care and Florida Complete Care, is committed to promoting a higher quality of life and maximizing independence for vulnerable populations. The Manager, Software Engineering manages the development of software solutions designed to enhance member care and streamline operations. The role leads software engineers and ensures delivery of high-quality, secure, compliant products that meet regulatory standards. It collaborates with product management, quality assurance, clinical experts, and other departments to align technology initiatives with organizational goals. The manager promotes software engineering best practices and continuous improvement, mentors engineers, and helps ensure engineering work contributes to better health outcomes and operational efficiency.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field; relevant experience may substitute for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.
• 5 years of experience in software development.
• 3 years of proven experience managing software engineering teams in a regulated industry, preferably healthcare.
• Strong understanding of software development methodologies, including Agile and DevOps practices.
• Familiarity with healthcare compliance standards such as HIPAA and experience implementing secure software solutions.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Health Informatics, or a related field.
• Experience with cloud platforms and modern software architecture patterns such as microservices.
• Knowledge of healthcare data standards such as HL7, FHIR, or X12.
• Certification in project management (e.g., PMP or Scrum Master) or software quality assurance.
• Experience working in cross-functional teams within healthcare technology organizations.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate commitment to the organization’s mission and model ILS Experience Standards of Excellence.
• Lead and manage a team of software engineers to deliver scalable and maintainable software solutions.
• Collaborate with product managers, clinical stakeholders, and other departments to define project requirements and timelines.
• Oversee the software development lifecycle, including design, coding, testing, deployment, and maintenance.
• Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations such as HIPAA and maintain high standards for data security and member privacy.
• Implement and promote software engineering best practices, including code reviews, automated testing, and continuous integration.
• Manage resource allocation, project prioritization, and risk mitigation to meet delivery deadlines.
• Foster a collaborative and innovative team environment that encourages professional development and knowledge sharing.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager