Software Engineering Manager

Summary

Join Atropos Health as a seasoned Software Engineering Manager to lead and mentor a team of engineers. You will guide the design, development, and maintenance of applications using Python/Django and React. Your expertise in software design, testability, and CI/CD will be crucial. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and manage cloud infrastructure on AWS. The role requires significant full-stack development experience and leadership skills. Atropos Health offers a remote-first work environment and a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

• At least 7 years of professional software engineering experience, with significant experience in full-stack development and a minimum of 3 years in a leadership or management role
• Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and grow engineering teams, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Strong proficiency in Python/Django for backend development, including API design and integration with a focus on RESTful services
• Extensive experience with modern JavaScript frameworks, particularly React, along with a solid understanding of ES6 features, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
• Hands-on experience with AWS services (e.g., EC2, RDS, S3, Lambda, API Gateway) and familiarity with cloud-based architectures
• Strong understanding of CI/CD principles, with proven experience implementing and managing CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or AWS CodePipeline
• Experience with containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes
• Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as Git
• Experience with automated testing frameworks (e.g., Jest, Mocha) and test-driven development (TDD), ensuring high code quality and reliability
• Familiarity with both relational and NoSQL databases
• Solid understanding of web security best practices and common vulnerabilities (e.g., XSS, CSRF)
• Experience with prototyping tools such as Figma, Sketch, or Zeplin
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to navigate complex technical challenges and make informed decisions

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of software engineers, fostering a collaborative and high-performing work environment
• Drive the design, development, and deployment of scalable, reliable, and secure software applications using Python, Django, and modern JavaScript frameworks like React
• Oversee backend development with a strong focus on Python and Django, ensuring the creation of RESTful APIs and the integration of third-party services
• Lead frontend development efforts using React, ensuring a seamless and responsive user experience
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines, leveraging tools like GitHub Actions and/or AWS CodePipeline to automate testing and deployment processes
• Manage and optimize cloud infrastructure on AWS, ensuring scalability, performance, and cost-effectiveness
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product management, design, and operations, to define project requirements and deliverables
• Ensure the development of clean, maintainable, and testable code, adhering to best practices in Python, JavaScript, and Django
• Guide the transition to a more modular, API-based architecture, ensuring smooth integration with existing systems and services
• Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies, particularly within the Python, AWS, Django, and JavaScript ecosystems, driving continuous improvement within the engineering team
• Act as a key stakeholder in strategic planning, contributing to the overall technical vision and direction of the company
• Monitor and manage project timelines, budgets, and resource allocation, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within scope

Preferred Qualifications

• Healthcare-related experience is a plus
• Knowledge or equivalent experience working in environments handling sensitive data (ex PHI in healthcare)

Benefits

• Health Benefits . Our benefit package includes employer paid Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD, and LTD insurance. We also offer FSA
• Parental Leave . We offer up to twelve weeks of paid leave for new parents who have been at the company for 6+ months
• Financial Wellness . Save for retirement through our 401k plan with Human Interest
• Flexible Work Environment . We're a remote first company with a flexible vacation policy
• Home Office Stipend . All full-time employees will receive a stipend to support their remote office setup
• Offsites . As a remote company we take time 2-3 times a year to get together in small teams and all together as a company