Mgr, Software Engineering - System Integrations

Natera is looking for an innovative hands-on Engineering Manager with experience in test-driven development for distributed systems to lead a global team in the Oncology domain of a fast-growing biotech company.  The team will support bleeding edge research focused on the revolutionary ways of cancer testing. 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead

  • Lead a team of SW test automation engineers, SW test engineers, and developers to assess risks, develop and execute automation-first testing strategies, and implement fixes to deliver certified system workflows

  • Engage in cross-functional collaboration to drive solutioning, estimation and iterative delivery for the projects

  • Advocate for user needs and product quality

  • Drive requirements, design inputs and outputs, as well as documentation traceability

  • Provide transparency and working progress on deliverables

  • Foster innovation and professional development of the team

• Manage 

  • Manage multiple ongoing projects

  • Identify project objectives, the scope of software deliverables, external dependencies, resources, risks, and framework for the project activities.

  • Facilitate collaboration and resolve issues, evaluate project performance, bring projects to delivery, and act on the lessons learned

  • Lead Agile ceremonies 

  • Engage in production support activities 

• Nurture 

  • Guide the career development of team members, nurture their technical and interpersonal skills

  • Provide individual performance feedback focused on recognition of achievement and opportunities for growth

  • Conduct 1:1s, performance evaluations, and more

• Collaborate 

  • Build and maintain ongoing strong working relationships with stakeholders, focus on building effective communication channels

  • Oversee collaboration among cross-functional development teams, software quality engineers, and product managers

• Effect change 

  • Provide feedback to management and initiate change to optimize software development processes with focus on quality, innovation, and efficient product delivery

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of 4 years of experience managing teams

• 6+ years of related hands-on experience in programming and/or software quality engineering

• Experience working in Agile

• Healthcare IT, software as medical device, or other biotech experience is beneficial, but not required

• Experience working in regulated environments is a plus
   

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Leadership experience

• Experience working with product, project and multiple engineering teams

• Experience incorporating UAT early in the project

• Solution and improvement-oriented mindset: proactivity in trouble-shooting

• Strong communication skills

• Willingness and ability to learn new practices, tools, and subject matter

• Forward-thinking, focus on long-term goals and care deeply about the future

• Extensive working knowledge of relational databases, strong SQL skills

• Understanding of one or more programming and scripting languages, such as Java, Scala, Python, Ruby, Groovy, or other