Software Development Manager – Optimize

Position Summary: 

The Software Development Manager (SDM) is responsible for creating and leading a high-performance engineering team that develops a next-generation, industry-leading platform for the healthcare market. This role combines people management, technical leadership, and cross-functional collaboration to produce scalable, secure, and high-quality software solutions. By providing clear direction, resource planning, and coaching, the SDM ensures that the engineering teams are set up for success in an Agile environment and aligned with broader business objectives. In this role, you will have the opportunity to influence how cutting-edge healthcare technology is built and delivered. By leading a talented and dedicated engineering team, you will be pivotal in shaping our product offerings and ensuring customer success.

Key Relationships: 

• Product Management – to understand feature requirements and roadmaps. 

• Peer Engineering Managers - to coordinate cross team dependencies  

• Leadership Teams – to align on organizational strategies, resource planning, and overall priorities. 

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities:

Build and Lead a High-Performance Engineering Team 

• Hire, mentor, and develop engineers, empowering them to reach their full potential. 

• Set clear, measurable goals for individuals and teams, holding them accountable for deliverables. 

• Promote a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning to keep the team engaged and productive. 

Provide Direct Line Management to Engineering Teams 

• Oversee day-to-day activities for multiple scrum teams, offering guidance on technical and architectural decisions. 

• Collaborate with teams to break down complex projects into actionable tasks, ensuring timely completion. 

• Coordinate design, development, and testing efforts, driving a focus on quality and reliability. 

• Serve as a technical leader by removing roadblocks, offering feedback, and supporting developers in solving critical issues. 

Resource and Capacity Planning 

• Strategically allocate team resources to meet current project objectives while planning for future needs. 

• Determine and solve for short- and long-term resourcing requirements, ensuring the right skill sets and capacity are in place. 

• Participate in the end-to-end hiring processes, from sourcing to onboarding qualified candidates. 

• Facilitate individual career development plans that align with professional engineering tracks and growth opportunities. 

Cross-Functional Collaboration 

• Work closely with Product Management to refine requirements, timelines, and product roadmaps. 

• Foster open communication across teams and leadership, ensuring alignment on priorities and objectives. 

• Contribute to a positive workplace culture by modeling core company values and demonstrating strong teamwork. 

Technical Excellence & Innovation 

• Advocate for and implement best practices in software development, testing, and deployment within an Agile methodology. 

• Oversee regular code reviews and audits to maintain quality, enforce standards, and identify areas for improvement. 

• Leverage modern CI/CD frameworks and cloud-based microservice architectures (Kubernetes, Docker, RESTful APIs, GraphQL etc.) 

• Encourage continuous improvement by staying current with emerging technologies and providing strategic insights on future technical directions. 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: 

• Leadership & Culture: Consistently models company values, fostering a people-first culture of respect and teamwork. 

• Team Orientation: Skilled at building and maintaining effective working relationships across multiple disciplines. 

• Agile Methodology: Comfortable in Agile/Scrum settings, driving iterative development and continuous feedback. 

• Technical Acumen: Able to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions; experienced with cloud ecosystems (Azure, AWS, GCP). 

• Analytical & Strategic Thinking: Adept at breaking down complex challenges and aligning technical execution with organizational vision. 

• Influence & Communication: Uses a range of communication styles, effectively persuading and engaging diverse audiences. 

• Ownership & Accountability: Proactively tackles issues, meets tight timelines, and manages concurrent responsibilities. 

• Continuous Learner: Embraces emerging technologies, looking for opportunities to innovate and optimize existing processes. 

Required Education & Experience: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent work experience. 

• 7+ years of professional software development experience, with progressive responsibility in both startup and enterprise environments. 

• 2+ years in a software engineering management role, leading multiple scrum teams on a cloud-based enterprise product. 

• Proven track record of building high-performing engineering teams, including recruitment and talent development. 

• Hands-on experience with CI/CD frameworks and cloud-based microservice architectures (Kubernetes, Docker, RESTful APIs, GraphQL etc). 

• Strong background in object-oriented languages, especially Java and Scala. 

• Demonstrated proficiency with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP). 

Preferred Education & Experience: 

• Familiarity with Azure development tools and ecosystems. 

• Experience with developing Data products 

• Experience with Databricks 

• Knowledge of U.S. Healthcare standards (HIPAA, etc.) and related compliance requirements. 

Location: Fully remote within US 

Core Competencies: 

One Team:  

Act as one team with fellow MacroMates and customers  

Value humility, low ego, and collaboration  

Maintain an All for One, One for All attitude 

Deliver on Promises:  

Do the right thing  

Do what you say you will do  

Work with a sense of urgency and transparency 

Macro Thinking:   

Challenge yourself and others to think boldly, bigger, and into the future  

Lead with a Growth Mindset  

Act as a thought leader for the healthcare industry 

MacroHealth is an equal opportunity employer.