Director - Solution Design & Innovation Engineering - CDH - Remote

CityRochester

StateMN

RemoteYES

DepartmentDigital

Why Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.

Benefits Highlights

Medical: Multiple plan options.
Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
Vision: Affordable plan with national network.
Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.

Responsibilities

Leads the creation of cutting-edge digital solutions by combining user-centric design, emerging technologies, and innovative practices. This role drives ideation, prototyping, and architecture for next-generation platforms, ensuring scalability, security, and seamless integration. The director fosters a culture of innovation, partners with business and technology teams to translate strategic objectives into actionable designs and accelerates digital transformation through modern frameworks and design thinking.

This role will lead a team of approximately 25+ engineers and manage solution design, frameworks and standards for software development across CDH and be responsible for innovation and prototyping.

Technical Skills:

Deep Expertise in enterprise solution design and architecture, including microservices, API-driven design, and cloud-native architectures.
Strong technical understanding of integration patterns, event-driven systems, and scalable distributed systems.
Ability to design end-to-end solutions using heterogenous technical stacks, heterogenous compute environments and heterogenous delivery channels
Deep knowledge of modern technology trends such as AI/ML, IoT, edge computing, etc.
Experience in rapid prototyping, proof-of-concept development, and innovation frameworks
Familiarity with low-code/no-code platforms and composable architectures for accelerating delivery.
Proficiency in multi-cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).
Hands-on experience with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes).
Strong programming background in Java, Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, and familiarity with modern frameworks (React, Angular, Node.js).
Knowledge of API management, service mesh, and integration platforms.
Experience with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and observability tools.
Understanding of data-driven solution design, including data modeling, data integration, and analytics platforms.
Exposure to AI-driven decision-making and predictive analytics.

Leadership & Strategic Skills:

Ability to define solution design strategy and innovation roadmap.
Proven experience in leading cross-functional teams (engineering, product, UX, data science).
Driving innovation culture and fostering collaboration

This vacancy is not eligible for sponsorship/ we will not sponsor or transfer visas for this position. Also, Mayo Clinic DOES NOT participate in the F-1 STEM OPT extension program.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a related field (e.g., Computer Science, Design, Business, Cybersecurity, Health Informatics). Minimum of 10 years of progressive leadership experience in at least one of the following areas: digital health, product development, UX design, enterprise security, or systems operations. Proven experience leading large cross-functional teams and managing enterprise-level initiatives.

Advanced degree (e.g., MS, MBA, MDes, MPH) in a relevant discipline preferred.

The preferred candidate will possess:

10+ years in software engineering or solution architecture, with 5+ years in leadership roles.
Track record of delivering innovative solutions and enterprise-scale architectures.
Experience in multi-domain projects (web, mobile, cloud, data platforms).
Experience in digital transformation initiatives and innovation labs.
Familiarity with generative AI for solution ideation and automation.
Experience with customer experience platforms and omnichannel solutions.
Knowledge of industry-specific architectures for healthcare

Exemption Status

Exempt

Compensation Detail

$185,244.80 - $277,867.20/ year. Education, experience and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended.

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Schedule

Full Time

Hours/Pay Period

80

Schedule Details

M-F daytime hours. 100% remote role, the employee must live within the US.

Weekend Schedule

As business needs dictate

International Assignment

No

Site Description

Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is.

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the "EOE is the Law". Mayo Clinic participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

Recruiter

Laura Percival

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