Full-Time

Software Development Manager

Daniels Health

Daniels Health

501-1,000 employees

Medical waste management and disposal services

Compensation Overview

$119.9k - $155.6k/yr

Chicago, IL, USA

Hybrid

Hybrid role based in Chicago; occasional travel.

Category
Engineering Management (1)
Required Skills
Power BI
Flutter
Microsoft Azure
Python
JavaScript
React.js
Git
Apache Spark
Java
Docker
Tableau
C#
AWS
Jenkins
REST APIs
DevOps
AngularJS
Databricks
Looker
Google Cloud Platform
Requirements
  • 7+ years of software development experience.
  • 3+ years in a leadership or management role.
  • Experience managing small, agile teams of developers working on web, mobile, and/or Windows applications.
  • Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, JavaScript, Java, C#, or similar, relevant to web, mobile, and Windows development.
  • Experience with web/mobile frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, Flutter) and Windows development tools (e.g., .NET, WPF).
  • Knowledge of Databricks technologies (e.g., Apache Spark, Delta Lake, or APIs) for data integration.
  • Familiarity with agile methodologies, DevOps tools (e.g., Git, Jenkins, Docker), and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
  • Proficiency with BI tools such as Tableau, Power BI, Looker, or similar platforms.
  • Understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
  • Excellent leadership and team management skills, with a track record of mentoring high-performing teams.
  • Strong communication skills to present complex data insights to non-technical stakeholders.
  • Strategic mindset with the ability to align BI initiatives with business objectives.
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Business Analytics, or a related field highly preferred.
Responsibilities
  • Oversee the end-to-end development of in-house web, mobile, and Windows applications, ensuring alignment with business requirements.
  • Drive the adoption of best practices in software development, including agile methodologies, code reviews, and CI/CD pipelines.
  • Ensure applications are secure, scalable, and optimized for performance and maintainability.
  • Collaborate with data teams to integrate in-house applications with the Databricks Data Lakehouse, leveraging APIs, Spark, or Delta Lake for data access and analytics.
  • Set clear goals, conduct performance reviews, and provide coaching to ensure team success.
  • Coordinate team workflows, ensuring effective communication and alignment on project priorities.
  • Define project scopes, timelines, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders, ensuring timely delivery of internal applications.
  • Manage technical debt, prioritize feature development, and balance immediate business needs with long-term system improvements.
  • Work closely with business units, BI teams, and data analysts to understand requirements and ensure applications meet internal user needs.
  • Communicate project progress and technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders, including leadership.
  • Implement tools and processes to enhance development efficiency, such as automated testing, version control, or DevOps practices.
  • Stay updated on industry trends and Databricks capabilities to improve application functionality and development workflows.
Desired Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Business Analytics, or a related field highly preferred.
  • Occasional travel to accommodate global and regional meetings, workshops or training.

Daniels Health provides medical waste management services to healthcare facilities, handling sharps disposal and biohazardous waste. It operates a national service network and offers reusable waste containers, along with collection, treatment, and disposal of medical waste. Its approach reduces needlestick injuries and improves infection control by using reusable containers and a comprehensive service model across the United States, Canada, Australia, and South Africa. The company differentiates itself through a nationwide infrastructure and end-to-end waste management solutions rather than focusing solely on disposal, combining containers, logistics, and treatment to boost safety and efficiency. Its goal is to help healthcare clients safely, compliantly, and efficiently manage medical waste while advancing infection control and sustainability.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Chicago, Illinois

Founded

N/A

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Clinically designed systems optimize costs, labor, and compliance via process re-engineering.
  • MediWaste partnership expands eco-friendly solutions to UK healthcare facilities.
  • Ninth Circuit injunction blocks California MWMA enforcement outside state.

What critics are saying

  • Stericycle's 70% US share erodes Daniels' position via pricing and acquisitions.
  • EPA 2026 RCRA mandates single-use chemo containers, forcing non-compliant pivot.
  • Veolia undercuts Daniels in Australia, South Africa with lower fees.

What makes Daniels Health unique

  • Daniels Health provides reusable sharps containers minimizing needlestick injuries.
  • Second-largest US infrastructure with 36 treatment plants supports national service.
  • Hands-free, bagless containers reduce infection risks in healthcare settings.

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Benefits

Hybrid Work Options

Health Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Professional Development Budget

Company News

MediWaste
Aug 23rd, 2024
Top 5 Medical Waste Recycling Companies for Sustainable Disposal

MediWaste collaborates with Daniels Health to provide their eco-friendly container solutions to UK healthcare facilities.