Software Engineering Manager (Healthcare IT)

Job Title: Software Engineering Manager (Healthcare IT)
Type: Direct Hire
Location: Palo Alto, CA (3 days onsite)
Salary: Up to $200K

We are seeking a hands-on Software Engineering Manager to lead multiple Agile Scrum teams delivering a mix of custom and third-party web applications in a healthcare IT environment. This role combines technical leadership, people management, and product ownership, with a strong focus on building secure, scalable, and high-performing applications that support clinical, research, and operational systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage 3 Agile Scrum teams delivering web-based applications
• Define architecture, technical roadmap, and solution design
• Actively contribute to hands-on development and technical problem-solving
• Drive application performance, scalability, and security compliance
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including IT, Security, Quality, and business stakeholders
• Manage SLAs, incident resolution, enhancements, and system reliability
• Oversee budgeting, capacity planning, and resource allocation
• Mentor, coach, and develop engineering teams; manage hiring and performance
• Partner with leadership and stakeholders to align technology with business goals

Must-Have Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field
• 5+ years of progressive experience in software engineering and team leadership
• Strong hands-on experience in software development and SDLC best practices
• Experience working in a healthcare IT environment
• Knowledge and experience with EMR systems (Electronic Medical Records)
• Proven ability to lead large-scale, complex IT projects
• Strong understanding of IT systems, applications, databases, and integrations
• Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies
• Ability to manage cross-functional stakeholders and distributed teams
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills

Preferred Strengths:

• Experience with process improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean)
• Strong understanding of healthcare regulations and compliance
• Ability to drive continuous improvement and innovation

This is a high-visibility leadership role offering the opportunity to drive impactful technology initiatives in a mission-driven healthcare environment.