Software Development Manager

Summary

Join Nextech's growing team as a Software Team Manager and lead software development teams in designing, implementing, and maintaining our healthcare technology products. You will manage a team of skilled engineers, fostering collaboration and high performance. This role requires strong technical skills, strategic planning, and execution, including managing projects, allocating resources, and ensuring quality. You will mentor and guide your team, bridging communication between development and other departments. Nextech offers competitive pay, a generous bonus structure, great healthcare, a comprehensive wellness program, and many other benefits.

Requirements

• Strong proficiency in C#, Angular/TypeScript, JavaScript, SQL, and cloud-hosted environments
• 7-10 years of industry experience, including building robust, scalable back-end systems
• 3-5 years of experience with the Microsoft tech stack, including Microsoft SQL Server and advanced query writing
• A solid understanding of Agile development methodologies and experience delivering products to market
• At least 3 years of experience leading or coaching software and database engineers
• Proven ability to provide constructive feedback, mentor junior engineers, and foster a collaborative team culture
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to engage effectively with stakeholders across the organization
• A passion for writing clean, efficient code, maintaining high-quality standards, and championing best practices
• Ability to analyze complex technical challenges and propose innovative solutions
• Strong analytical skills and a keen eye for detail, scalability, and security considerations
• A growth mindset with a commitment to continuous learning and improvement
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, taking ownership of projects and delivering results
• Enthusiasm for open, constructive dialogue within teams and across departments

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain software using C#, Angular/TypeScript, JavaScript, SQL, and other relevant technologies
• Architect and implement scalable, high-performance solutions for complex systems
• Perform code reviews, unit testing, and CI/CD implementation to uphold best development practices
• Lead and coordinate software development projects independently, ensuring efficiency and quality
• Supervise, mentor, and provide technical direction to Software Engineers and Data Engineers
• Foster a culture of continuous learning, innovation, and collaboration within the development team
• Guide and manage software development initiatives, ensuring alignment with business goals
• Drive organizational improvements and best practices across the software engineering department
• Work closely with product owners to refine and define high-quality requirements
• Accurately estimate project deadlines and manage competing priorities effectively
• Collaborate with stakeholders across different levels of the organization, ensuring alignment on product and development strategies
• Investigate and troubleshoot complex customer-facing issues, providing strategic solutions
• Advocate for DevOps best practices and champion continuous integration and deployment strategies
• Identify and implement efficiency improvements within software development workflows
• Stay ahead of industry trends to drive innovation within Nextech’s engineering ecosystem
• Maintain a deep technical knowledge of all Nextech products and technologies, ensuring expertise across systems

Preferred Qualifications

• Leading software development for data-driven and reporting projects
• Strong proficiency with Git and GitHub for version control and collaboration
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure and Azure DevOps for cloud computing and development operations
• Familiarity with Jira for project management and issue tracking
• Knowledge of Microsoft technologies and Azure cloud services, including Azure SQL, Azure DataBricks, Spark on Azure, Microsoft Purview, Azure Data Lake Storage, One Lake, Power BI, and Microsoft Fabric
• Understanding of ETL processes and tools for data transformation
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills, particularly in liaising between Data and Product Teams
• Prior experience working with medical systems and regulatory processes

Benefits

• Generous annual bonus opportunity
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Flexible Time Off: take time off when you need it without worrying about available hours
• 10 paid holidays + 1 floating holiday
• Volunteer Time Off
• Insurance: Choice of Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
• Health Savings Account with employer match
• Flexible Spending Account
• 100% Company-Paid Parental leave
• 100% Company-Paid Life Insurance and Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
• ICREATE Employee Recognition Program
• Wellness Program including discounts on medical premiums
• Employee Assistance Program with free counseling sessions available
• Corporate Discounts on Retail, Travel, and Entertainment
• Pet Insurance options
• Remote work