Job Description

The  Manager of Software Engineering oversees a team of software engineers who design, develop and maintain the digital platform supporting the population health business with a specific emphasis on scalability, performance and usability.  The manager ensures the application development and implementation is of a consistently high standard, follows the SDLC framework, architectural design, and meets requirements. 

Responsibilities: Delegates tasks to, organizes, mentors and motivates a team of software developers Fosters a culture of continuous improvement in all areas of technology and instills the principles of this culture in a team of 2-8 skilled developersWorks together with senior software developers to plan and execute projectsFollows, and assures team adherence to SDLC framework using Agile practicesReview of product architectural design, requirements specifications, and test specificationsDetermine and/or approve estimates for development tasks Design, develop, debug and deploy software within the scheduled timeframe Technical assessment of the impact of any changes to product requirementsProvision of day-to-day technical guidance to other members of the project team Alert the Development Lead and Project Manager to any issues that may cause variance to the project schedule and require remedial action to be takenHighlight, review and mitigate technical risksProvide the project team with support and guidance on project specific processes, procedures, tools, and techniquesContribute to the continued improvement of the organization’s development procedures by looking for opportunities for improvement and implementing solutionsResolution of technical issues in conjunction with team membersTechnical point of contact with Test and Documentation, responsible for delivery of required technical informationEnsure that designs, code, and unit tests are consistent, robust, and scalableIdentification of technology training requirementsSteward of process improvement initiatives Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s polices and applicable laws Responsible for interviewing potential candidates, hiring, training, oversight of daily activities and performance appraisals of his/her employees Perform other duties as assigned


Qualifications:

Education Required:  BS/BA degree in Computer Science/Information Systems or related field

Required Work Experience:

BS/A in computer science or related field or equivalent experience Minimum of 5-8 years of software engineering or analyst experience including at least 1-2 years of agile/project management or direct management related activities 2-3 years of experience working within an agile software delivery team.Proven track record of delivering complex technology solutionsDemonstrated ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Work Experience:

Experience working within the medical laboratory industry Prior supervisory experienceExperience working with cross-functional teams and managing multiple stakeholders.Experience working with AI engineering tools.

Knowledge & Skills:

Knowledge and understanding of current software development tools and methodologies.Excellent organizational, problem solving and decision-making ability.Ability to effectively manage time and schedules.Experience working with individuals and teams across multiple geographies.Strong written and verbal communication skills In-depth technical knowledge related to software development and system design.Ability to facilitate negotiations between multiple stakeholders.Knowledge of DevOps practices


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