Software Engineering Manager

Healthcare’s helping hand.

CHG shook things up in 1979 by inventing the locum tenens staffing model. We connect doctors with patients who need their care. As the largest physician staffing firm in America, our providers treat millions of patients each year.

Our industry is growing and demand is high. This means you’ll have plenty of opportunities to grow and develop in your career. Keeping healthcare healthy can be as fun as it is rewarding

This person will be responsible for a group of Software Engineers and/or Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) in the design, development, test automation, deployment, and maintenance of business application software. Software Engineering Managers work together with their peers to support high-performing software engineering teams, by building high-engagement, fostering skill-development, and demonstrating excellence in execution with the engineers across multiple squads.  The ideal candidate will have a proven record of strong leadership while balancing multiple simultaneous workstreams, the ability to correctly interpret and communicate about data, an authentic character that inspires confidence in others, and will have a passion for leading technologies.  The person in this role will be able to solve challenges related to software development across diverse technology stacks, such as Java/Spring and Springboot, Node.js, Vue.js, Angular, Kafka, AWS, Kubernetes, Salesforce (Apex and Lightning), and Workday.

Responsibilities:

• Lead, coach, and mentor software engineers and SDETs as they efficiently and effectively design, build, test and deploy enterprise software
• Develop accountability for both individuals and teams, gathering and interpreting performance metrics and tracking deliverables
• Collaborate effectively with other leaders to develop strategies that improve software development processes and product quality
• Implement and establish software development standards and processes along with best practices for delivery of scalable and high-quality software
• Manage, supervise, and determine appropriate resource allocation to ensure commitments are met
• Strategic planning to accomplish technical as well as business goals
• Lead by example in striving for a positive impact to customers and business partners
• Ensure team is current on technical capabilities and supporting tools
• Provide direct technical leadership to your assigned team, which includes establishing and tracking goals and objectives, team assignment, training, and facilitating the performance review process
• Provide and facilitate clear and concise communication with the team, peers, and managers including status reporting, timely raising critical issues, and giving constructive feedback

Qualifications:

• Strong leadership skills including coaching, development, team building, conflict resolution, collaboration, and leading through change
• Strong technical background in software engineering and architecture
• Knowledge of professional software engineering best practices for the full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, build processes, testing and operations
• Experience with service-oriented and event-driven system architectures
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages – JavaScript is a plus
• Strong working knowledge of integration technologies and tools (RESTful web services)
• Familiarity with common software design patterns
• Experience leading out on quality processes and metrics
• Experience with Agile software development methodology
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Self-driven with a sense of urgency
• Experience with full-stack application development is a plus
• Experience in leading mobile app development is a plus
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps best practices is a plus

Education & Years of Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering or a related discipline required (or equivalent work experience)
• 5+ years of experience as a Software Engineer or SDET
• ·2+ years of experience managing software engineers, including coaching, measuring job performance, and developing the talents of team members
• Able to work independently on assigned tasks and within a collaborative team-oriented environment using sound judgment in decision making
• Excellent communications skills, both verbal and written, including good technical writing and interpersonal skills
• Excellent ability to mentor others

In return we offer:

• 401(k) retirement plan with company match

• Traditional healthcare benefits such as medical and dental coverage, and some unique benefits like onsite health centers, corporate wellness programs, and free behavioral health appointments.
• Flexible work schedules - including work-from-home options available
• Recognition programs with rewards including trips, cash, and paid time off
• Family-friendly benefits including paid parental leave, fertility coverage, adoption assistance, and marriage counseling
• Tailored training resources including free LinkedIn learning courses
• Volunteer time off and employee-driven matching grants
• Tuition reimbursement programs

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CHG Healthcare values a diverse and inclusive workforce. Interested in this role but not a perfect fit? Apply anyway.

We welcome applicants of any race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status and individuals with disabilities as an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We are an at-will employer.

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