VP of Application Development

Vālenz^® Health is the platform to simplify healthcare – the destination for employers, payers, providers and members to reduce costs, improve quality, and elevate the healthcare experience. The Valenz mindset and culture of innovation combine to create a distinctly different approach to an inefficient, uninspired health system. With fully integrated solutions, Valenz engages early and often to execute across the entire patient journey – from care navigation and management to payment integrity, plan performance and provider verification. With a 99% client retention rate, we elevate expectations to a new level of efficiency, effectiveness and transparency where smarter, better, faster healthcare is possible.
 

• Define and execute the enterprise application strategy aligned with business goals, with a focus on performance, scalability, security, and user experience.
• Oversee the full lifecycle of application development—from design and architecture to deployment, support, and continuous improvement for all Valenz applications.
• Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing team of developers, application managers, architects, and QA engineers.
• Foster a culture of innovation, agility, accountability, and continuous learning.
• Partner with business leaders, product owners, and key stakeholders to understand requirements, prioritize initiatives, and deliver solutions that drive measurable value.
• Manage relationships with software vendors and service providers; ensure purchased applications are optimized and integrated effectively with internal systems.
• Establish and enforce best practices for coding, testing, deployment, and documentation. Ensure applications meet compliance and security standards, especially in the healthcare domain (e.g., HIPAA).
• Develop and manage budgets for the application development function.
• Ensure resource allocation aligns with business priorities and ROI expectations.
• Lead the strategic modernization and unification of the application landscape resulting from recent acquisitions.
• Drive the consolidation of redundant platforms, rationalize legacy systems, and architect a scalable, cohesive technology ecosystem that supports long-term growth and innovation.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 15+ years of experience in application development and technology leadership roles, with at least 3 years in a senior leadership position.
• Proven experience leading enterprise-scale application development in healthcare or similarly regulated industries.
• Deep understanding of modern application architecture (e.g., microservices, APIs, cloud-native), DevOps practices, and Agile/SAFe methodologies.
• Strong experience with both custom application development and COTS (Commercial off-the-shelf) software platforms.
• Strong experience leading the implementation of core software for business units that deliver services.
• Track record of delivering complex projects on time and within budget.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

• Work Environment: You’ll need a quiet workspace that is free from distractions.
• Technology: Reliable internet connection—if you can use streaming services, you’re good to go!
• Security: Adherence to company security protocols, including the use of VPNs, secure passwords, and company-approved devices/software.
• Location: You must be US based, in a location where you can work effectively and comply with company policies such as HIPAA.

Why You'll Love Working Here

Valenz is proud to be recognized by Inc. 5000 as one of America’s fastest-growing private companies. Our team is committed to delivering on our promise to engage early and often for smarter, better, faster healthcare. With this commitment, you’ll find an engaged culture – one that stands strong, vigorous, and healthy in all we do.

Benefits

• Generously subsidized company-sponsored Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, with access to services through our own products, Healthcare Blue Book and KISx Card.
• Spending account options: HSA, FSA, and DCFSA
• 401K with company match and immediate vesting
• Flexible working environment
• Generous Paid Time Off to include vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program that includes professional counseling, referrals, and additional services
• Paid maternity and paternity leave
• Pet insurance
• Employee discounts on phone plans, car rentals and computers
• Community giveback opportunities, including paid time off for philanthropic endeavors

At Valenz, we celebrate, support, and thrive on inclusion, for the benefit of our associates, our partners, and our products. Valenz is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all associates and to providing associates with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Valenz are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social, or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.