Software Engineering Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Illinois.

📋 Description

• Lead, mentor, and nurture Software Engineers at SE I, SE II, and Senior levels.

• Conduct regular one-on-one meetings, performance evaluations, and discussions on career development.

• Take responsibility for the entire hiring process, which includes sourcing, interviewing, and onboarding new team members.

• Provide guidance on architectural choices and take part in design review sessions.

• Ensure the delivery of high-quality Python automation solutions for production environments.

• Manage team delivery commitments, eliminate obstacles, prioritize tasks, and guarantee timely project completion.

• Carry out regular code reviews and offer constructive feedback.

• Facilitate sprint planning, daily standups, retrospectives, and iterative delivery methodologies.

• Set and enhance standards for code quality, testing procedures, documentation, security, and CI/CD practices.

• Act as the main engineering liaison for operations, clinical, and executive stakeholders.

• Convert business requirements into engineering priorities and update on progress.

• Ensure compliance with HIPAA, HITRUST, and healthcare data security standards for all deliverables.

• Enhance team workflows, development processes, and automation strategies.

• Coordinate dependencies with other engineering teams and business units.

• Represent the team in planning, roadmap, and prioritization meetings.

• Assess and recommend tools, platforms, and technologies such as Azure services, AI/ML capabilities, and RPA tools.

⛳️ Requirements

• Strong expertise in Python software development.

• Comprehensive understanding of automation, revenue cycle management workflows, and the healthcare technology landscape.

• Proficiency with Git and collaborative development workflows, including feature branches, code reviews, and pull request discipline.

• Proven experience in managing or leading a team of software engineers across various levels of seniority.

• In-depth knowledge of healthcare data privacy regulations, including HIPAA and HITRUST.

• Demonstrated capability to balance team leadership with delivery accountability in a fast-paced, production-oriented setting.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

• Excellent communication skills; able to bridge the gap between engineering details and business implications.

• Over 7 years of professional software development experience, with a minimum of 2 years in an engineering management or team lead position.

• Proven track record in developing engineers' skills and careers, including establishing clear development paths and promoting a culture of continuous learning and feedback.

• Experience overseeing the end-to-end delivery of complex automation or software projects, including scope management, risk mitigation, and stakeholder reporting.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience) is preferred.

• Ability to engage effectively in technical conversations regarding Python automation, Selenium, OpenCV, AI/ML tooling, and Azure cloud services.

• Sufficient hands-on engineering experience to gain the trust of senior engineers and make informed trade-off decisions regarding architecture, tooling, and technical debt.

• Familiarity with EHR/billing systems, healthcare web portals, and revenue cycle management automation.

• Experience with Microsoft Azure, including Azure Functions, Logic Apps, Key Vault, App Services, and Azure DevOps.

• Understanding of logging, alerting, and observability best practices.

• Must have legal authorization to work in the USA.

• No Contractors, C2C, or Visa Sponsorship will be considered.

• No recruiting agencies will be entertained.

• Remote work is available only within the USA.

• Candidates from New York, California, or Washington state cannot be considered.

• Availability is required Monday to Friday, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM CST; flexible working hours may be necessary based on business needs.

🏝️ Benefits

• Opportunities for growth and advancement.

• Flexible work environment that promotes work-life balance.

• Collaborative and welcoming company culture.

• 401(k) matching up to 4%.

• Medical insurance.

• Dental coverage.

• Vision insurance.

• Long-term and short-term disability insurance.

• Life insurance coverage of $25,000 paid by the employer.

• Paid time off (PTO) of 2 weeks.

• 10 and a half holidays throughout the year.