Senior Manager, Software Engineering

ModMed is hiring a driven Senior Software Engineering Manager with a strong background in Java development to join our team. While your primary responsibility will be coding in Java, you will also work with our existing Ruby stack. Although prior experience with Ruby is not required, the ideal candidate will have the aptitude and enthusiasm to learn and work in Ruby as needed. Over time, the focus will shift more toward Java as we transition from Ruby

Key Responsibilities: Design, develop, and maintain high-quality, scalable software solutions primarily using Java. Engage with our current Ruby stack, applying your problem-solving skills to understand, maintain, and enhance the codebase, with the willingness to learn and adapt to Ruby if not already familiar.

Responsibilities:

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Partner with Product Management to scope, design, plan, and deliver high-impact product features.
• Work closely with Customer Success to ensure the seamless delivery and adoption of new products and features.
• Collaborate with Senior Leadership to align engineering initiatives with business objectives and drive company-wide strategies.

People Management

• Maintain a daily pulse on team dynamics and project progress, ensuring alignment with objectives.
• Foster a positive, motivated work culture in line with ModMed’s core values.
• Drive the continuous improvement of team processes and engineering culture, scaling the team effectively.
• Oversee the scheduling, resourcing, and capacity planning for engineering teams.
• Develop individualized growth plans for team members, actively supporting their career development.
• Conduct regular 1:1s to provide feedback, mentorship, and guidance.
• Address and resolve conflicts, taking corrective action when necessary to manage performance.
• Ensure that contract engineers are effectively integrated and managed.

Hiring and Recruiting

• Attract and hire top-tier technical talent, employing best practices in recruitment and selection.
• Ensure that new hires are thoroughly onboarded and integrated into the team and culture.

Project Management

• Consistently deliver projects that meet or exceed quality standards and stakeholder expectations.
• Manage expectations across all levels, including senior leadership, management, and customers.
• Set clear goals and manage timelines, ensuring on-time delivery.
• Utilize a data-driven approach to report on the status of ongoing initiatives and projects.
• Assess project feasibility by analyzing technology, resource needs, and market demand.

Technical Leadership

• Propose and implement innovative technologies, integrations, and tools in collaboration with technical teams.
• Partner with Tech Leads and Architects to ensure the adoption of best engineering practices.
• Provide expert guidance in both engineering and project leadership, adding value through technical insights.
• Align engineering efforts with business goals, helping engineers understand the business impact of their work.
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of DevOps practices, driving solutions to technical challenges.

Key Skills:

• Extensive experience as a software developer.
• Proven track record in team leadership and project management.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Expertise in scaling engineering teams and fostering a high-performance culture.
• In-depth knowledge of modern software development practices and technologies.