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Lead Software Engineer - Service Now

Sanford Health
Remote SD (Central Time), United States, United StatesRemotefull_timeVerifiedPosted 3 Apr 2026

About the role

Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We’re proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint. 

Work Shift:

8 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Salary Range: $43.00 - $71.00

Union Position:

No

Department Details

Can work fully remote if you currently live in SD, ND, MN, IA, NE or WI. Flexible hours.

ServiceNow Certifications for CSA & CAD Required. Sanford will pay for delta exams and additional training as needed.

Additional duties include:
Research platform emerging technologies.
Mature the development lifecycle process & lead Peer Review.
Mentor team members & audit in-progress work to confirm standards are being followed.
Review technical debt & determine strategies for reduction.
Oversight of platform security, encryption layers & business continuity.
Lead product POV engagements & consult with teams exploring new functionality.
Assist Manager with product playbooks & benchmarking, service recovery plans, and onboarding for Engineers.

Summary

Directs day-to-day work prioritization, and provides input on team development and direction. Plans, organizes, coordinates, and participates in design, development, testing, implementation, update and support of complex software application systems and associated tools to ensure the needs of Sanford Health and its affiliates are met. Leads projects regarding application analysis, coding, testing and enhancement.

Job Description

The Lead Software Engineer guides teams to solve significant problems and issues. Clarifies, interprets, and analyzes complex information and develops recommendations for management consideration. Must have good communication skills both written a verbal. Experience interfacing with Executive Leadership required. Provides guidance and mentorship to all engineers.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in a computer-related field required. Master's degree preferred.

Five years of related experience required.

Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) Certified or ITIL experience preferred.

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. 


If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org.

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Company

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