Manager – Software Engineering

About Atropos Health

Atropos Health is the developer of GENEVA™ OS , the operating system for rapid healthcare evidence across a robust network of real-world data. Healthcare and life science organizations work with Atropos Health to close evidence gaps from bench to bedside, improving individual patient outcomes with data-driven care, expediting research that advances the field of medicine, and more. We aim to transform healthcare with timely, relevant real-world evidence.

About the Role

We are seeking a seasoned Software Engineering Manager to lead and mentor our engineering team. With a strong background in full-stack development, you will be pivotal in guiding the design, development, and maintenance of our applications. Your expertise in software design, testability, and CI/CD automation will ensure the reliability, scalability, and security of our software environments. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, overseeing both backend and frontend development efforts, primarily using Python/Django for backend and modern front-end stacks like React.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of software engineers, fostering a collaborative and high-performing work environment.

• Drive the design, development, and deployment of scalable, reliable, and secure software applications using Python, Django, and modern JavaScript frameworks like React.

• Oversee backend development with a strong focus on Python and Django, ensuring the creation of RESTful APIs and the integration of third-party services.

• Lead frontend development efforts using React, ensuring a seamless and responsive user experience.

• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines, leveraging tools like GitHub Actions and/or AWS CodePipeline to automate testing and deployment processes.

• Manage and optimize cloud infrastructure on AWS, ensuring scalability, performance, and cost-effectiveness.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product management, design, and operations, to define project requirements and deliverables.

• Ensure the development of clean, maintainable, and testable code, adhering to best practices in Python, JavaScript, and Django.

• Guide the transition to a more modular, API-based architecture, ensuring smooth integration with existing systems and services.

• Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies, particularly within the Python, AWS, Django, and JavaScript ecosystems, driving continuous improvement within the engineering team.

• Act as a key stakeholder in strategic planning, contributing to the overall technical vision and direction of the company.

• Monitor and manage project timelines, budgets, and resource allocation, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within scope.

Minimum Qualifications

• At least 7 years of professional software engineering experience, with significant experience in full-stack development and a minimum of 3 years in a leadership or management role.

• Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and grow engineering teams, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.

• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

• Strong proficiency in Python/Django for backend development, including API design and integration with a focus on RESTful services.

• Extensive experience with modern JavaScript frameworks, particularly React, along with a solid understanding of ES6 features, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.

• Hands-on experience with AWS services (e.g., EC2, RDS, S3, Lambda, API Gateway) and familiarity with cloud-based architectures.

• Strong understanding of CI/CD principles, with proven experience implementing and managing CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or AWS CodePipeline.

• Experience with containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes.

• Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as Git.

• Experience with automated testing frameworks (e.g., Jest, Mocha) and test-driven development (TDD), ensuring high code quality and reliability.

• Familiarity with both relational and NoSQL databases.

• Solid understanding of web security best practices and common vulnerabilities (e.g., XSS, CSRF).

• Experience with prototyping tools such as Figma, Sketch, or Zeplin.

• Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to navigate complex technical challenges and make informed decisions.

• Healthcare-related experience is a plus.

• Knowledge or equivalent experience working in environments handling sensitive data (ex PHI in  healthcare).

Reporting

• This role reports directly to the SVP Engineering, Rehan Chawdry.

Location

We are a remote first company! All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and must not require, now or in the future, employer sponsorship. At this time, we are unable to hire in the following states and territories: Wyoming, North Dakota, Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Our Core Values

• Bias to Action. We are driven by urgency and persistence, ensuring our actions contribute to the relentless pursuit of our mission.

• Intellectual Honesty. We are committed to the integrity of our work, seeking truth, and building transparent methodologies that go beyond industry norms.

• Compelled by Curiosity. We seek to solve the unknown, push boundaries, and do not accept the status quo.

• Impactful Innovation. We pioneer solutions that pursue equity and representation that have a transformative impact for our customers, users, and patients.

• Mindful Mentorship. We approach all interactions with an empathetic understanding, actively investing in the growth of each other and our customers.

Perks

•  Health Benefits. Our benefit package includes employer paid Medical, Dental, Vision,  Life, STD, and LTD insurance. We also offer FSA.

• Parental Leave. We offer up to twelve weeks of paid leave for new parents who have been at the company for 6+ months.

• Financial Wellness. Save for retirement through our 401k plan with Human Interest.

• Flexible Work Environment. We're a remote first company with a flexible vacation policy.

• Home Office Stipend. All full-time employees will receive a stipend to support their remote office setup.

• Offsites. As a remote company we take time 2-3 times a year to get together in small teams and all together as a company.

At Atropos, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and talents. We are an equal-opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetics, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Atropos participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. only after a job offer is accepted and Form I-9 is completed. For more information on E-Verify, please visit the following: EVerify Participation & IER Right to Work.