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• Gain hands-on experience in coding, debugging, and software testing.
• Learn foundational concepts of computer science and software engineering.
• Develop proficiency in popular programming languages such as Python, Java, or JavaScript.
• Understand and apply agile development methodologies.
• Participate in team projects, contributing to the development of real-world applications.
• Receive mentorship from senior software engineers.
• Explore various facets of the software development lifecycle.
• Prepare for a successful career in the technology sector.

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Demonstrated aptitude for problem-solving and logical thinking.
• Strong interest in technology and a desire to learn software development.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to commit to the full duration of the apprenticeship program.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the US.

Maximus is seeking a results-oriented Software Development Project Manager to join our team managing multiple delivery teams while shaping our clients' technological and operational future through thoughtful collaboration, adherence to industry best practices, and by way of a continuous improvement mindset.

Maximus TCS (Technology and Consulting Services) Internal Job Profile Code: TCS196, T4, Band 7

Job Description:

• Engage as trusted advisor with client leadership team, demonstrating responsiveness to priorities while also providing actionable strategies and recommendations to solve challenges, improve processes, and achieve client goals

• Serve as main Point of Contact for Development teams for cross-team collaboration within the Program, removing communication stovepipes, enhancing awareness of work in progress, and promoting collaborative problem solving for challenges encountered during enhancements and maintenance efforts

• Enable a relentless improvement mindset for development teams and program-wide through engaged promotion of intellectual curiosity, clarity on empowered contributors across all team members, active listening, and embracing change

• Promote development team and program actions to mature the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) practice in place to include but not limited to the following:

o Encourage organizational alignment of the ART (AGile Release Train) with client strategy and goals, and business objectives

o Foster collaboration among teams to facilitate flow of work, removing impediments and helping to escalate issues through problem-solving actions

o Enable internal engagement in Innovation and Planning opportunities to promote continuous improvement

o Help manage risks, constraints, and dependencies that impact the ART's goals

o Identify and track metrics that enable data-driven decisions and improvements

o Facilitate Agile Release Train (ART) events like Program Increment (PI) Planning and ART Syncs

• Provide back-up support to Scrum Masters and assist in fulfilling their duties if on leave
• Maintain weekly communication with the client's Product Manager and Product Owners to ensure teams are operating in lockstep with one another and recognize risk areas that can be mitigated as a group
• Manage, monitor and report on the capacity, utilization, and forecasting of the development teams to determine a development and release schedule that maximizes throughput
• Promote a strategy with tactical steps that can be implemented and monitored leading to improved code quality practices, automation testing, test-driven development, shifting of security to the left, and requirements traceability

Minimum requirements:

• Due to federal requirements only US Citizens who do not possess dual citizenship with another country may be considered. Selected candidate will be required to successfully complete a government-sponsored clearance process for position of public trust prior to start.

• Bachelor's Degree

• 7+ years of Direct Management Experience

• Proficiency in Microsoft suite of tools

• Ability to think quickly, act swiftly, and adapt

• Comfortable tasking peers, briefing senior leadership and briefing groups of people

• Experience with creating and delivering formal contract deliverables from start to finish while brokering input across the program from capability SMEs

• Experience with managing Scrum Masters, Business Analysts, Developers, and Quality Assurance engineers while ensuring they are complying with program processes and norms.

• Experience working in a scaled Agile environment

• Agile Certifications/Trainings

Desired skills and qualifications:

• Experience developing dashboards with PowerBI

• Previous experience as a Release Train Engineer (RTE) or practicing the role and responsibilities as laid out by SAFe

• Development experience a plus: Java, XBRL, HTML, API Development, JSON and/or REST services

• Application Modernization experience. Have helped to transform a monolithic application to microservice architecture

• Familiarity with Red Hat OpenShift platform

• Experience managing IT/Software projects at a financial agency

• Consulting or Systems Integration experience to a federal department or agency in support of a high visibility system/application

• SAFe Certifications/Trainings

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Minimum Requirements

TCS196, T4, Band 7

EEO Statement

Maximus is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.

Pay Transparency

Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment. Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package. Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards. Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances.

Accommodations
Maximus provides reasonable accommodations to individuals requiring assistance during any phase of the employment process due to a disability, medical condition, or physical or mental impairment. If you require assistance at any stage of the employment process-including accessing job postings, completing assessments, or participating in interviews,-please contact People Operations at .

Minimum Salary

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130,000.00

Maximum Salary

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160,000.00

• Full-time, remote engagement for the duration of the apprenticeship.
• Comprehensive training in foundational software development principles and popular programming languages (e.g., Python, JavaScript, Java).
• Mentorship from senior software engineers who will provide guidance and feedback.
• Exposure to the full software development lifecycle, including design, coding, testing, and deployment.
• Opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects, building practical experience and a portfolio.
• Development of critical soft skills, including teamwork, communication, and problem-solving in a remote setting.
• A clear pathway for potential full-time employment upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.

• Recent high school graduates, individuals seeking a career change, or those with limited formal programming experience but a strong desire to learn.
• A genuine passion for technology and a curiosity about software development.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a logical approach to challenges.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, essential for remote collaboration.
• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and stay motivated in a remote environment.
• Basic understanding of computer concepts is helpful but not required.
• A willingness to learn, adapt, and embrace new technologies.

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

Responsible and accountable for staffing and leading a team of software developers to deliver high quality medical device software. Develop and drive a long-term strategic vision for the software team. Drive continuous software process improvement at both local level and corporate levels.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide leadership for cross functional and corporate teams developing and maintaining medical devices.   

• Be a strong decision-maker; focus on driving strategic goals while ensure tactical execution

• Interact with internal departments and external customers/vendors for both new development and problem resolution.

• Regularly interact with senior management or executive levels on matters concerning several functional areas, divisions, and/or customers.

• Train, coach and ensure professional development of the software team on software skills, practices and processes

• Be responsible for hiring, objective setting and counseling employees, including performance reviews, disciplinary action and terminations in partnership with Human Resources.

• Review objectives to determine the success of the operation.

• Manage the activities and operations of the SW department.

• Establish strategic and operational objectives and assure adherence to budgets, schedules, work plans, and performance requirements.

• Develop technical roadmap in collaboration with Marketing to extend products to meet business needs    

• Develop strategy to develop new and innovative products

• Develop best-in-class software development practices and high quality and timely product deliveries

• Lead software engineering staff in operational efforts, directly or through subordinates, to ensure achievement of business goals.

• Manage the tactical execution of short- and long-term software development projects through the coordination of activities, leadership of staff and coordination with Project Management, Engineering, Marketing and Clinical Staff

• Identify opportunities for process improvement for regulatory compliance, product quality and business objectives. Work cross- functionally to implement improvement programs

• Work with project managers (Agile Coaches, Product Owners and Program Project Managers) to ensure effective implementation of a matrix organization

• Work with project managers to support the creation, maintenance and execution of project plans, work breakdown structures, schedules. Ensure correct resource assignments commensurate with the priority and complexity of project tasks

• Other duties as assigned

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

• The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Must be able to lift 50 lbs. with assistance.

SUPERVISION:

• Responsible for the direct supervision of various levels of global Software Development staff

• May be responsible for the direct supervision of additional functional areas like product security.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Information Technology or equivalent required; Advanced Degree desirable

EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS:       

• Passion for leading, coaching, and inspiring a team to deliver more than they think is possible.

• Ability to create and foster a team environment that encourages personal initiative, creativity, technical development, and achievement of goals.

• At least 10 years of experience in hand's-on embedded software engineering roles for medical devices.

• Minimum 5 years of experience leading a team of technology professionals.

• 3+ years' second level management experience preferred

• Understanding of key technologies such as real-time embedded software architecture, C, C++

• Experience with AI for Software Development a plus

• Must have or quickly develop a thorough knowledge of Software for Dialysis Equipment technology and processes

• Experience in software development, verification, and standards necessary to meet global medical device regulatory requirements.

• Clear understanding of Software Development and Quality Assurance processes.

• Strong writing, communication and presentation skills

• Strong interpersonal and coaching skills

• Ability to interface with customers and marketing to develop and review requirements and plans

• Ability to build consensus and drive cross functional initiatives

• Ability to develop tactical and strategic plans and lead the realization of those plans

• Ability to apply logical and scientific critical thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.

• Ability to analyze and synthesize complex or diverse information.

• Ability to read scientific and technical journals, functional reports and legal documents.

• Strong computer skills, proficient in Microsoft Office.

EO/AA Employer: Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Fresenius Medical Care North America maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.

At CVS Health, we’re building a world of health around every consumer and surrounding ourselves with dedicated colleagues who are passionate about transforming health care.

As the nation’s leading health solutions company, we reach millions of Americans through our local presence, digital channels and more than 300,000 purpose-driven colleagues – caring for people where, when and how they choose in a way that is uniquely more connected, more convenient and more compassionate. And we do it all with heart, each and every day.

Position Summary

As a Staff Software Engineer at CVS Health, you'll play a crucial role in building and delivering high-quality software that enhances customer experience. You'll be involved in all phases of software engineering, from requirements analysis to deployment, while adhering to agile software development methodologies. Collaboration is key, as you'll work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver integrated solutions that meet the evolving needs of our business.

The Commercial Claim team handles complex project work that crosses many Aetna Technology domains/applications. A Release Manager in this area requires substantial business and systems knowledge along with expertise in navigating multiple business units and external vendors.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Engineer to join our Commercial Claim Adjudication team. As a Release Manager, you will contribute to product strategy by:

• Leading multiple Agile teams to estimate, design, code, and implement solutions and systems by applying advanced technical expertise to architect and code software applications.

• Managing resource availability, team capacity, and allocations for multiple Agile teams.

• Guiding the requirements, design, coding, system testing and debugging for multiple Agile teams working on multiple projects.

• Collaborating with cross-functional teams.

• Contributing to the overall technical direction and innovation of engineering projects that impact the Commercial Claim systems.

As a Staff Software Engineer/Release Manager, you will:

• Leverage expertise to design and implement efficient and scalable solutions that meet business requirements and quality standards.

• Contribute to solution design and architecture discussions, collaborating with architects and senior engineers.

• Provide input on technical feasibility, performance optimization, and scalability considerations to ensure that the overall solution meets the desired objectives.

• Participate in code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards, best practices, and quality guidelines.

• Communicate and coordinate with team members to ensure alignment, provide technical insights, and contribute to decision-making processes.

• Contribute to the adoption of best practices, new technologies, and tools to enhance productivity, efficiency, and code quality.

• Participate in knowledge sharing activities, such as code reviews, tech talks, and workshops, to foster a culture of learning and collaboration within the team.

• Work with other developers and team members to implement complex features, enhance existing functionality, and ensure the delivery of high-quality code.

• Work with multiple IT and business areas to develop IT solutions, strategy, MVP (Minimum Viable Product and provide the IT Guidance ranges/cost estimates.

• Coordinate release planning, oversee delivery milestones, resolve issues, and remove the barriers that may hinder project execution.

• Proactively evaluate work that is in flight, build contingency plans, and execute corrective action on a timely basis to mitigate risks such as scope and/or budget variances.

• Ensure that projects/enhancements align with the Commercial Claim delivery objectives by thoroughly understanding the business segment drivers and issues.

• Identify and leverage project interdependencies to ensure synergies between projects and to promote benefits realization across the portfolio. Proactively identify additional cost-savings to reduce overall project expenses.

• Ensure delivery milestones are met, and project activities are completed on time for successful IT delivery.

• Work closely with Product Managers, Project Managers, Scrum Masters, Compliance, various Business areas and Technology Teams including Architecture, Security, and Infrastructure.

• Provide insights into Current State of Technical capabilities.

• Provide guidance on Customer requested capabilities by coordinating with Technology and Business areas as needed.

• Leverage strong technical skills to develop and manage multiple concurrent, time-bound customer enablement functions.

• Work collaboratively with cross functional domain/technical teams.

• Display an Innovative mindset with strong conviction for Technology Excellence.

• Keep abreast of technological advances across various lines of business with keenness to cross-apply the innovations for other clients.

• Exhibit Strong Client Interfacing, Stakeholder Management and High Impact Communication skills

• Collaborate with the program business and the individual domain teams and/or vendors to translate overall project/ business objectives to application specific needs.

• Create and maintain functional and technical documentation, including system designs, workflow and ensure end to end traceability is maintained.

• Explores new tools, frameworks, and techniques to improve system solutions and drive innovation within the engineering team.

As leaders in healthcare, our engineering teams deliver innovative solutions to business problems by collaborating with cross-functional teams in a dynamic and agile environment. You will be part of a team that values collaboration and encourages innovative thinking at all levels. You will be intellectually challenged to solve problems associated with large-scale complex, structured and unstructured data, that will allow you to develop your technical skills and engineering expertise.

Location: Hartford, CT office hybrid schedule preferred.

Will consider 100% remote in the U.S.

Must work hours based on Eastern Time Zone.

Required Qualifications

• 7-10+ years of work experience.

• 5+ years of experience with Claim in software development, collaborating with various stakeholders in maturing a Product Concept, providing directional guidance, advising on technical capabilities, collaborating on roadmap followed by design and implementation.

• 4+ years of experience working with internal & external/vendor stakeholders, including Product Management, Engineering, and Cross functional teams to solve complex business or technical problems.

• 3+ years of experience independently managing deliverables.

• 2+ year of experience in effort estimation.

• Adept at problem solving and decision-making skills.

• Adept at collaboration and teamwork.

• Adept at growth mindset (agility and developing yourself and others) skills.

• Adept at execution and delivery (planning, delivering, and supporting) skills.

• Adept at business intelligence.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP) preferred

• Comfortable independently leading and completing tasks

• Prior experience in dealing with a wide variety of stakeholders across the spectrum

• Effective written and verbal communication skills within and across teams

• Experience with complex systems and solving challenging analytical problems

• Previous medical/dental healthcare experience, claim domain knowledge and proficiency in delivering Commercial Claim projects within tight budgets and challenging timelines

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a Business or IT field, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Pay Range

The typical pay range for this role is:

$106,605.00 - $284,280.00

This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above. This position also includes an award target in the company’s equity award program.

Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.

Great benefits for great people

We take pride in our comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits – investing in the physical, emotional and financial wellness of our colleagues and their families to help them be the healthiest they can be. In addition to our competitive wages, our great benefits include:

• Affordable medical plan options, a 401(k) plan (including matching company contributions), and an employee stock purchase plan .

• No-cost programs for all colleagues including wellness screenings, tobacco cessation and weight management programs, confidential counseling and financial coaching.

• Benefit solutions that address the different needs and preferences of our colleagues including paid time off, flexible work schedules, family leave, dependent care resources, colleague assistance programs, tuition assistance, retiree medical access and many other benefits depending on eligibility.

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We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 10/22/2025

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, promotion, or any other personnel action based on race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
• PMP, CSM, or Agile certification is highly desirable.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in project management, with at least 5 years focused on software development projects.
• Proven experience leading Agile/Scrum teams and managing full software development lifecycles.
• Proficiency with project management software and collaboration tools.
• Strong understanding of software development principles and technologies.
• Excellent leadership, communication, risk management, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage complex projects and work effectively in a hybrid team environment.

• Defining and managing program scope, objectives, and deliverables for large-scale software development projects.
• Developing comprehensive program plans, including timelines, resource allocation, and budget management.
• Leading and motivating cross-functional teams to achieve program goals, fostering collaboration and clear communication.
• Identifying, assessing, and mitigating program risks and dependencies.
• Ensuring adherence to agile development methodologies and best practices throughout the SDLC.
• Tracking program progress, reporting key metrics, and communicating status updates to stakeholders at all levels.
• Facilitating effective communication and collaboration between engineering, product, design, and other relevant teams.
• Driving continuous improvement in program management processes and team performance.
• Managing vendor relationships and external dependencies as required.