VP, Software Engineering - Sharecare, Inc.
Springfield, IL
About the Job
Job Description:
Sharecare is the leading digital health company that helps people – no matter where they are in their health journey – unify and manage all their health in one place. Our comprehensive and data-driven virtual health platform is designed to help people, providers, employers, health plans, government organizations, and communities optimize individual and population-wide well-being by driving positive behavior change. Driven by our philosophy that we are all together better, at Sharecare, we are committed to supporting each individual through the lens of their personal health and making high-quality care more accessible and affordable for everyone. To learn more, visit www.sharecare.com .
Job Summary:
Sharecare is seeking a dynamic and experienced engineering leader to oversee multiple distributed software engineering teams. As the VP of Software Development, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the sustainability and performance of over 100 microservices across various data domains and partner relationships. You will be responsible for building and mentoring effective teams, developing and implementing processes, and managing a comprehensive technology roadmap. This role requires a strategic thinker with a strong technical background, excellent project management skills, and the ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and external partners. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in software development, team management, and delivering complex, multidomain projects.
Key Responsibilities:
+ Oversee all aspects of software development from ideation to deployment and operationalization.
+ Manage local, remote, and global software development teams, including full-time employees and contractors.
+ Set and meet goals and timelines for technology project delivery.
+ Establish and oversee integrations with external partners.
+ Serve as the technical point of contact with vendors/partners and coordinate with their technical teams to implement and maintain integrations.
+ Engage with product teams to translate the product vision/specifications into deliverables.
+ Act as the technical owner for microservices aligned across multiple business domains.
+ Partner with PMO to manage risk and timeline for deliverables.
+ Maintain business functionality, performance, scalability, monitoring, and availability of over 100 existing microservices and external integrations.
+ Advocate for team members' productivity and growth.
+ Lead multiple software engineering and application development teams using agile methodologies to achieve business and technical goals.
+ Formulate strategies, standards, and processes for software engineering and application development.
+ Ensure essential procedures and processes are defined, followed, and measured.
+ Monitor the teams' results after each sprint and prioritize based on business needs.
+ Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gain a holistic view of business objectives and strategies.
Qualifications:
+ Experience: 10-15 years of professional experience in:
+ Designing, building, maintaining, monitoring, and improving backend services, APIs, API Gateways, and integrations with external partners.
+ Managing teams of up to 30 members, including full-time and offshore team members across multiple time zones.
+ Delivering complex, multidomain software development projects supporting mobile, desktop, B2B, and web platforms.
+ Leadership: Proven ability to build, mentor, and inspire high-performing teams.
+ Project Management: Strong skills in setting and meeting project goals and timelines, with experience in risk management.
+ Technical Expertise: Deep understanding of software engineering principles, microservices architecture, and agile methodologies.
+ Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and external partners.
+ Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a strategic mindset.
+ Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
+ Additional Skills: Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud), DevOps practices, and security best practices.
Why Sharecare?
Join us to employ innovative technologies that maximize productivity and drive company growth. At Sharecare, we believe we are all together better, and we are dedicated to making high-quality care more accessible and affordable for everyone.
Sharecare and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers and E-Verify users. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, equal pay, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or other status protected under applicable law.
Sharecare is an Equal Opportunity Employer and doesn't discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status,or other non-merit factor.
Sharecare is the leading digital health company that helps people – no matter where they are in their health journey – unify and manage all their health in one place. Our comprehensive and data-driven virtual health platform is designed to help people, providers, employers, health plans, government organizations, and communities optimize individual and population-wide well-being by driving positive behavior change. Driven by our philosophy that we are all together better, at Sharecare, we are committed to supporting each individual through the lens of their personal health and making high-quality care more accessible and affordable for everyone. To learn more, visit www.sharecare.com .
Job Summary:
Sharecare is seeking a dynamic and experienced engineering leader to oversee multiple distributed software engineering teams. As the VP of Software Development, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the sustainability and performance of over 100 microservices across various data domains and partner relationships. You will be responsible for building and mentoring effective teams, developing and implementing processes, and managing a comprehensive technology roadmap. This role requires a strategic thinker with a strong technical background, excellent project management skills, and the ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and external partners. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in software development, team management, and delivering complex, multidomain projects.
Key Responsibilities:
+ Oversee all aspects of software development from ideation to deployment and operationalization.
+ Manage local, remote, and global software development teams, including full-time employees and contractors.
+ Set and meet goals and timelines for technology project delivery.
+ Establish and oversee integrations with external partners.
+ Serve as the technical point of contact with vendors/partners and coordinate with their technical teams to implement and maintain integrations.
+ Engage with product teams to translate the product vision/specifications into deliverables.
+ Act as the technical owner for microservices aligned across multiple business domains.
+ Partner with PMO to manage risk and timeline for deliverables.
+ Maintain business functionality, performance, scalability, monitoring, and availability of over 100 existing microservices and external integrations.
+ Advocate for team members' productivity and growth.
+ Lead multiple software engineering and application development teams using agile methodologies to achieve business and technical goals.
+ Formulate strategies, standards, and processes for software engineering and application development.
+ Ensure essential procedures and processes are defined, followed, and measured.
+ Monitor the teams' results after each sprint and prioritize based on business needs.
+ Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gain a holistic view of business objectives and strategies.
Qualifications:
+ Experience: 10-15 years of professional experience in:
+ Designing, building, maintaining, monitoring, and improving backend services, APIs, API Gateways, and integrations with external partners.
+ Managing teams of up to 30 members, including full-time and offshore team members across multiple time zones.
+ Delivering complex, multidomain software development projects supporting mobile, desktop, B2B, and web platforms.
+ Leadership: Proven ability to build, mentor, and inspire high-performing teams.
+ Project Management: Strong skills in setting and meeting project goals and timelines, with experience in risk management.
+ Technical Expertise: Deep understanding of software engineering principles, microservices architecture, and agile methodologies.
+ Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and external partners.
+ Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a strategic mindset.
+ Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
+ Additional Skills: Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud), DevOps practices, and security best practices.
Why Sharecare?
Join us to employ innovative technologies that maximize productivity and drive company growth. At Sharecare, we believe we are all together better, and we are dedicated to making high-quality care more accessible and affordable for everyone.
Sharecare and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers and E-Verify users. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, equal pay, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or other status protected under applicable law.
Sharecare is an Equal Opportunity Employer and doesn't discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status,or other non-merit factor.
Source : Sharecare, Inc.
