About the position
Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. As a Senior Engineering Manager, you'll lead the charge in shaping the future of enterprise mobility - driving innovation at scale through cutting-edge mobile applications. You'll guide a team of engineers in building intuitive, secure, and high-performance mobile applications. With a sharp focus on scalability, user-centric design, and seamless integration with mission-critical systems, your leadership will directly influence productivity, collaboration, and decision-making at every level of the project. This is your opportunity to make a lasting impact - where engineering excellence meets real-world enterprise transformation. You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.
Responsibilities
- Lead, mentor, and manage a team of software engineers, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment
- Conduct regular performance reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members
- Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of software projects, ensuring they meet quality standards and deadlines
- Allocate resources effectively and manage project risks to ensure successful outcomes
- Provide technical guidance and support to the development team, ensuring best practices in coding, testing, and deployment
- Review and approve technical designs and architecture to ensure scalability and efficiency
- Develop and implement strategies for continuous improvement of the mobile app platform
- Collaborate with product managers and other stakeholders to align engineering efforts with business goals
- Ensure high standards of code quality and performance through rigorous testing and debugging processes
- Implement and maintain processes for managing technical debt and improving codebase health
- Work closely with customer support teams to address user issues and feedback promptly
- Prioritize feature development and bug fixes based on customer needs and market trends
- Facilitate clear and effective communication between the engineering team and other departments
- Prepare and present project updates and technical reports to senior management
- Stay updated with emerging technologies and industry trends to drive innovation within the team
- Adapt to changing project requirements and priorities, ensuring the team remains agile and responsive
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
- 8+ years of experience with software development methodologies, including Agile and Scrum
- 5+ years of experience in software development, with a solid background in mobile app development (React Native preferred)
- 5+ years of experience in a leadership role, managing engineering teams and projects
- 5+ years of experience in programming languages such as Javascript, Swift, Kotlin and other relevant technologies
- 3+ years of experience with leading, mentoring, and managing a team of engineers
- 3+ years of experience in project management, including planning, scheduling, and resource allocation
Nice-to-haves
- Experience with software testing, debugging, and quality assurance practices
- Proven excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
- Proven solid interpersonal skills to foster collaboration and teamwork
- Proven exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues
- Proven innovative thinking to develop creative solutions and drive continuous improvement
- Proven ability to maintain high standards of code quality and performance
- Willingness to stay updated with emerging technologies and industry trends
- Flexibility to adapt to changing project requirements and priorities
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Incentive and recognition programs
- Equity stock purchase
- 401k contribution
