Connect for Health has a great opportunity for a Director of Software Engineering.
Connect for Health Colorado is a public, non-profit entity established by the Colorado General Assembly in 2011 to create a health insurance Marketplace. Since 2013, we’ve been helping individuals, families and small employers compare plans, apply for financial help and buy health insurance. As Colorado’s official health insurance marketplace, we are the only place to apply for financial help to lower the monthly cost of premiums. Customers can shop online; get help by phone or online chat from Customer Service Center representatives; and access expert help from a statewide network of certified Brokers and community-based Assisters. Our mission is to increase access, affordability, and choice for individuals and small employers purchasing health insurance in Colorado. For more information: ConnectforHealthCO.com
Position Summary:
The Director of Software Engineering will lead the design of our enterprise software architecture (databases, web applications, APIs, etc.) and manage the development team. The development team is currently a mix of internal and contractor staff. The ideal candidate will combine strong leadership skills, hands-on technical capabilities in web development (e.g. Java, AngularJS and PostgreSQL), and expertise in managing technology to meet business goals.
This position directs system analyses and programming work developing, designing, implementing, maintaining, and enhancing software application programs, operating systems, and databases. This position creates the organization wide development standards and processes. This position works closely with leadership, designers, and business/systems analysts on new or modified products to help improve operational results, user experience, and organizational effectiveness. Additionally, responsibilities include conducting market research, collaborating with marketing, technical and manufacturing specialists, and developing prototypes.
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Connect for Health Colorado offers a competitive benefits package. Employees are offered a robust benefits package and may elect from various offerings to tailor a package best suited to their individual needs. Connect for Health Colorado employees are eligible to participate in the organization’s 403(b) plan and are additionally provided with paid time off, short- and long-term disability, and life insurance.
To Apply: Please apply on our Career page at https://connectforhealthco.com/about-us/employment/.
Connect for Health Colorado is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). Connect for Health Colorado may, at its discretion, conduct a background check on any workforce member and/or require job candidates to successfully complete a background check as a condition of employment. The salary range for this position is $159,650 - $194,670.
Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 30 days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants. *Post/Repost date - 07/10/2025.
Location Requirement: To be considered for the Director of Software Engineering position at Connect for Health Colorado, applicants must reside in one of the following states; Colorado, Texas, Illinois, Minnesota, Kansas, Oklahoma, Iowa, Nebraska, New Mexico, Indiana, Arizona, Michigan, North Carolina, or Nevada.
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