Advantmed - Director of Software Development

Job Title : Director of Software Development

Location : Hybrid(Ahmedabad/Pune)

Department : Technology and Innovation

Reports To : VP / Sr. Director of Software Development

Job Type : Full-Time

Role Overview :

We are seeking a strategic and experienced Director of Software Development to lead and scale our engineering organization across multiple product modules.

This role will oversee the Delivery Head, guide technical managers, and play a key role in shaping the technology roadmap, team structure, and execution strategy.

The Director will be responsible for engineering leadership, budgeting, hiring, and cross-functional alignment to ensure high-quality, timely delivery of internal products.

The role demands a strong sense of ownership and accountability for the success of engineering initiatives and team performance.

Key Responsibilities :

- Provide strategic leadership across engineering teams and product modules

- Oversee and mentor the Delivery Head and Technical Managers to ensure successful execution and delivery

- Define and drive the technology roadmap in alignment with business goals

- Own budgeting, resource planning, and capacity management for the engineering department

- Lead hiring efforts, including workforce planning, interviewing, and onboarding

- Establish and enforce engineering best practices, coding standards, and architectural guidelines

- Collaborate with Product, QA, DevOps, and other stakeholders to ensure seamless product delivery

- Monitor and report on engineering KPIs, delivery timelines, and quality metrics

- Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement

- Evaluate and implement tools, platforms, and processes to improve team productivity and system scalability

- Drive innovation by identifying opportunities to leverage automation, AI, and emerging technologies to enhance development efficiency and product capabilities

- Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and data security standards

- Take full ownership of engineering outcomes, including delivery quality, team performance, and strategic alignment

- Be accountable for resolving escalations, managing risks, and ensuring delivery commitments are met

Required Skills and Experience :

- 12+ years of experience in software development

- Minimum 8+ years in leadership roles, including managing large, distributed engineering teams

- Proven experience overseeing multiple product lines and delivery functions

- Strong background in system architecture, cloud-native development, and enterprise software delivery

- Hands-on experience with .NET, React, and cloud platforms (Azure preferred)

- Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning

- Deep understanding of Agile methodologies and software development lifecycle (SDLC)

- Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills

- Demonstrated ability to take ownership of engineering strategy and execution

- Experience driving innovation and productivity improvements through tools, automation, and AI

Preferred Qualifications :

- Experience in healthcare IT or SaaS product companies

- Familiarity with HIPAA compliance and healthcare workflows

- Azure or other cloud certifications

- Exposure to AI/ML, data engineering, or cybersecurity initiatives

Why Join Us :

- Lead a high-impact engineering organization in a mission-driven company

- Shape the future of healthcare technology through strategic leadership

- Work in a remote-first, collaborative, and inclusive culture

- Competitive compensation and benefits package

What We Offer :

- Competitive compensation

- Remote-first work culture with flexibility and autonomy

- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in healthcare technology

- Collaborative, inclusive, and growth-oriented environment

- Recognition for innovation, excellence, and leadership

Culture Fit :

- You thrive in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment

- You lead with empathy, integrity, and a growth mindset

- You enjoy solving complex problems and mentoring others

- You believe in building scalable systems that make a difference