Job Description
Engineering Manager Location: Onshore (US) — Candidate must be in EST/CST time zones or fully align with EST hours Experience: 10+ Years Key Responsibilities: Lead and mentor a cross-functional engineering team with clear ownership, accountability, and delivery focus. Establish prioritization and escalation paths to minimize dependency on senior management and contain issues within the engineering function. Oversee planning, execution, and delivery of projects with a strong emphasis on quality, timelines, and efficiency. Provide hands-on technical direction in Java, Oracle/PL-SQL, and system architecture reviews. Align engineering execution with strategic IT objectives and long-term technology roadmaps. Implement governance for progress tracking, visibility, incident RCA, and release management (using Jira, MoM, etc.). Drive process improvements to shift focus from operational tasks to strategic initiatives. Manage risks proactively and unblock teams to maintain momentum and delivery timelines. Qualifications: 8–12 years of experience in software development with at least 3+ years in engineering or people management. Strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, and database architecture (Oracle/PL-SQL). Proven track record of project delivery, technical oversight, and architecture governance. Hands-on experience with cloud platforms, CI/CD, and DevOps practices. Excellent leadership, communication, and decision-making skills. Experience in healthcare or working knowledge of compliance standards (HIPAA, SOC2) is preferred.