[Hiring] Manager Software Engineering @Precision Medicine Group

Role Description

The Manager, Software Engineering (MSE) leads a distributed, agile team of software engineers responsible for designing, developing, enhancing, and supporting several key applications within Precision for Medicine’s Translational Sciences business unit.

• Collaborate with IT and Business product leadership teams to participate in product planning activities.
• Shape the product roadmap and prioritize current workload and future system enhancements.
• Mentor engineers, drive coding standards and architecture practices, and guide team execution.
• Contribute to sprint planning through effort estimation and provide ongoing updates on team progress.
• Act as a primary technical point of contact for stakeholders.
• Work closely with the dedicated DevOps Engineer to ensure healthy development workflows and reliable software delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems or related field.
• 6+ years of professional software development experience.
• 2+ years in a leadership, mentorship, or team-lead capacity (formal or informal).
• Hands-on experience with Python and modern web frameworks (Django or similar).
• Experience with JavaScript/TypeScript and at least one front-end framework (Vue.js, React, Angular, etc.).
• Proficiency with Git-based source control (GitLab, GitHub, or Azure DevOps).
• Familiarity with CI/CD concepts and comfort collaborating with a dedicated DevOps Engineer.
• Experience participating in agile development processes and tracking engineering KPIs.
• Experience in life sciences, healthcare technology, or validated environments preferred.
• Understanding of Computer Systems Validation (CSV) and regulatory expectations such as 21 CFR Part 11 is a plus.

Requirements

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Independent, proactive, and collaborative work style.
• Ability to quickly understand business workflows and translate them into technical solutions.
• Full-stack web development: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Python.
• Experience designing APIs and microservices.
• Knowledge of web application frameworks (e.g., Django) and JavaScript frameworks (Vue, React).
• Database design and development experience with PostgreSQL or similar RDBMS platforms.
• Understanding of object-oriented programming and architectural patterns.
• Strong troubleshooting and performance optimization skills.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documentation, SOPs, and requirements.
• Effective time management and ability to prioritize competing deadlines.
• Agile project experience, including sprint planning, execution, and retrospective participation.

Benefits

• Discretionary annual bonus
• Health insurance
• Retirement savings benefits
• Life insurance and disability benefits
• Parental leave
• Paid time off for sick leave and vacation

Company Description

Precision for Medicine develops assays and runs global logistics by using biomarkers to stratify patients, incomparably improving R&D efficiency and success for our clients. We lead every aspect of clinical trials from sites to biomarkers to diagnostics, all under a single roof. We dramatically accelerate our clients' pathway from proof of concept to drug approval.