Manager, Software Engineering

Job Description 

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Software Engineering Manager to lead and grow our engineering team as we develop groundbreaking solutions that will shape the future of healthcare. In this role, you will manage a group of talented engineers, ensuring they have the resources, guidance, and support needed to succeed and build a collaborative and high-performance team culture.

You will work closely with your direct reports, product teams, and other engineering teams in a fast-paced, collaborative, and iterative environment requiring quick learning, agility, and flexibility.

Responsibilities 

• Oversee and manage a team of professional engineers, ensuring they have the necessary training and tools to be successful and work efficiently
• Oversee the end-to-end software development lifecycle to ensure high quality projects are successfully delivered on time and within budget; lead the team through sprint activities to refine, groom, and execute on committed backlog
• Effectively manage multiple competing priorities within a project along with the associated risks and dependencies, and still meet project deadlines
• Collaborate and share responsibility with Product Owners to drive efficient execution of high-quality product changes that meet time-sensitive business objectives and operational readiness requirements
• Define, manage, and report on engineering effectiveness KPIs; be able to make necessary recommendations and adjustments in reaction to determined inefficiencies
• Execute the technical strategy aligned with the company's vision and goals
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product management and design, to define project goals and requirements
• Work closely with other departments to ensure seamless integration of software solutions into healthcare workflows
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand healthcare industry challenges and translate them into technical solutions
• Foster a positive and inclusive team culture that encourages creativity, innovation, career development, and mentoring
• Mentor and develop engineers to grow their technical and professional skills including conducting regular 1:1’s, evolving career development plans and guiding performance reviews
• In partnership with QA, implement robust testing practices to ensure the reliability and security of healthcare software applications
• Play a significant role in screening, evaluating, and hiring new engineering staff

Requirements 

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field 
• 5+ years of professional SaaS software development experience, with at least 2 years of proven experience leading and mentoring software development teams
• Ability to manage competing priorities, development timelines, risks and staffing in order to deliver on the needs of the business in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Experience building software products from initial concept through production deployment and support
• A deep understanding of cloud architecture and best practices for building scalable, maintainable, and secure applications and services.
• Well-versed in Java, database design, microservices, and AWS
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, testing frameworks, and tools for code quality and automation.
• Experience monitoring and troubleshooting software with APM tools like DataDog, Grafana, Tableau and Databricks 
• Experience with Agile methodologies, Scrum, or Kanban and using project management tools (e.g., Jira).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience supporting hiring processes, including interviewing and onboarding new team members

Beneficial Experience

• Healthcare software experience
• Familiarity with healthcare industry regulations, such as HIPAA, and experience in implementing solutions that comply with these standards
• Managing technical teams in a startup environment
• Experience in managing distributed / remote teams
• Proficient in JavaScript and Python

The estimated hiring range for this role is $162,000 - $198,000 (plus applicable bonus/plus equity). This hiring range could vary by region based upon local market data. Final salary is ultimately decided upon taking into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to: skills and experience, licensure and certifications, education, specific location and dynamic market data.