[Hiring] Manager - Software Engineering @American Specialty Health Incorporated

Role Description

American Specialty Health Incorporated is seeking a Manager - Software Engineering to join our Consumer Technology - Software (CRS) department. This position will manage the development, implementation, and maintenance of web-based applications and initiatives. Responsible for ensuring the success of all aspects of initiatives, they are charged with oversight. Interacts with web developers and all levels of management to determine project requirements for the enhancements and new development initiatives. Assists in the design and development of these new systems, including: testing, documentation, and end-user training.

Salary Range

American Specialty Health complies with state and federal wage and hour laws and compensation depends upon candidate’s qualifications, education, skill set, years of experience, and internal equity. $112,500.00 to $140,000.00 Full-Time Annual Salary range.

Remote Worker Considerations

• This position will be trained remotely and must be able to work from home (WFH) in a designated work area with company-provided technology equipment.
• This WFH position requires you have a stable connection to your Internet Service Provider with the ability to participate by video in online meetings over a reliable and consistent network.
• The internet connection must have a consistent 50 down/10 up Mbps minimum internet speed. 100 down/20 up is recommended to support higher quality video meetings.

Responsibilities

• Build and empower a high-performing software engineering team.
• Recruit, hire, onboard, and retain top talent.
• Provide regular mentorship and coaching to team members, supporting their professional growth and development.
• Conduct performance reviews, set individual and team goals, and provide constructive feedback.
• Recognize team members for their contributions and achievements.
• Encourage knowledge sharing and best practices through regular team meetings, code reviews, and technical workshops.
• Ensure close collaboration between cross-disciplines (Software Engineering, Front End Engineering, QA, UX, DevOps Engineering, etc.) to enhance product quality and delivery speed.
• Create shared vision and build and maintain strong cross-functional relationships/alignment with partners across other teams within the organization.
• Provide technical leadership.
• Stay on top of industry best practices, share learnings, experiment and apply innovative technologies as appropriate.
• Participate in evaluating and selecting appropriate technologies, frameworks, and tools to build efficient and maintainable systems.
• Ensure architecture adheres to best practices, including modularity, scalability, security, and performance optimization.
• Manage and prioritize technical debt aligned with team and organization goals.
• Initiate and maintain Continuous Integration (CI) and Continuous Delivery (CD) processes.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand and translate business needs into architectural solutions.
• Oversee project planning and execution.
• Advocate for customer-centric objectives while also ensuring the team delivers high-quality software that meets business objectives and strategic priorities.
• Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders and team members.
• Collaborate with Product Owners to develop detailed project plans, including timelines, resource allocation, and risk management strategies.
• Monitor project progress, track milestones, and adjust plans as necessary to accommodate changes.
• Communicate project status, risks, and issues to stakeholders and senior leadership.
• Drive iterative development and delivery, ensuring the team produces valuable increments of software regularly.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, encouraging the team to reflect on and enhance their Agile processes.
• Ensure the team uses Agile tools effectively for planning, tracking, delivering, and reporting progress.
• Address and resolve any impediments or blockers that hinder the team’s progress.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience. If equivalent experience, high school diploma required.
• Requires a minimum of five to seven years of Software Engineering experience, including hands-on experience in developing large-scale Web-based applications using the latest Microsoft technologies.
• Healthcare background is a plus.
• Proven management skills of enterprise level websites.
• Ability to lead and mentor other team members.
• Strong knowledge of the latest Microsoft technologies and the latest cross-discipline technologies, including React, cloud infrastructure, and testing frameworks.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Self-directed individual with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent time management skills demonstrated by the ability to execute on multiple projects and team management tasks while working on a tight deadline.
• Excellent collaboration, facilitation, people, and project management skills.
• Ability to work well with people from different disciplines with varying degrees of technical experience.
• Motivated for continuous improvement and able to motivate others.

Core Competencies

• Demonstrated ability to interact in a positive, respectful manner and establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
• Ability to display excellent customer service to meet the needs and expectations of both internal and external customers.
• Excellent listening and interpersonal communication skills to identify critical core competencies based on success factors and organizational environment.
• Ability to effectively organize, prioritize, multi-task and manage time.
• Demonstrated accuracy and productivity in a changing environment with constant interruptions.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze information, problems, issues, situations and procedures to develop effective solutions.
• Ability to exercise strict confidentiality in all matters.

Mobility

• Primarily sedentary, able to sit for long periods of time.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to speak, see and hear other personnel and/or objects.
• Ability to communicate both in verbal and written form.
• Ability to travel within the facility.
• Capable of using a telephone and computer keyboard.
• Ability to lift up to 10 lbs.

Environmental Conditions

• Work-from-home (WFH) environment.

Company Description

American Specialty Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions, breastfeeding, and reproductive health decision-making), gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, color, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), creed, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, legally-protected medical condition, marital status, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, political affiliation, or any other basis protected by applicable local, federal or state law.