Senior Engineering Manager 

Join us as we work to create a thriving ecosystem that delivers accessible, high-quality, and sustainable healthcare for all.

athenahealth is a progressive, innovation-driven software product company. We partner with healthcare organizations across the care continuum to drive clinical and financial results. Our expert teams build modern technology on an open, connected ecosystem, yielding insights that make a difference for our customers and their patients. We maintain a unique values-driven employee culture and offer a flexible work-life balance. As evidence of our rapid growth and industry leadership, we were acquired by the world’s leading private equity firm “Bain Capital” in 2022 for $17bn! and we have many new strategic product initiatives

Position Summary:

We are looking for a Senior Engineering Manager to lead the Identity and Access management teams within our Data & Ecosystem platform. The Identity & Access management teams provide foundational security workflows and infrastructure to secure, accelerate, and connect all athenaOne ecosystem participants.

As an Engineering manager, you will partner with Product to drive the success and evolution of our Identity services. You are committed to developing your engineers and fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, results, and high-performing teams.

As a seasoned technical leader, you have a passion for architecting and building scalable solutions that empower development teams to thrive. You're a problem solver who excels at navigating complex technical challenges and driving innovative solutions that deliver impact. As a people leader, you are passionate about building inclusive and outcome-focused engineering teams; and committed to supporting and developing your engineers to deliver successful team outcomes. You bring curiosity, empathy, and an open mind to everything you do. If that sounds like you, and you’re interested in driving a forward-leaning approach to healthcare, we’d love you to join the team.

Job Responsibilities

· Lead and manage a high-performing engineering team, focusing on talent development, mentoring, and coaching.

· Oversee performance management, including goal setting, feedback, and evaluation.

· Participate in recruitment efforts, ensuring the team has the necessary skills and expertise.

· Work with product managers, stakeholders, and other teams to align on project goals and deliverables.

· Ensure effective communication and manage stakeholder expectations.

· Manage project timelines, deliverables, and resource allocation to ensure successful project execution.

· Facilitate technical design discussions and ensure the production of accurate, unambiguous technical design specifications.

· Ensure high-quality software delivery by adhering to athena's policies, latest and emerging trends and technologies.

· Ensure the platform meets high-quality standards, including performance, scalability, and reliability.

· Champion a culture of quality, innovation and continuous improvement

· Stay up-to date with the latest industry trends, technologies, and best practices in software engineering and modernization.

· Identify opportunities for further optimization, automation, and innovation within the engineering teams and the overall technology landscape.

· Encourage a culture of continuous learning and knowledge sharing among the teams, fostering the adoption of new tools, frameworks, and methodologies.

· Collaborate with the broader organization to align the engineering roadmap with the company’s strategic objectives and long-term vision

Qualifications

· 12+ years of experience in software development, with at least 3+ years of experience in leading engineering teams

· Experience in leading high-performing engineering teams, with a focus on mentoring, coaching, and talent development.

· Ability to develop and execute technical roadmaps, aligning with business objectives and customer needs

· Strong communication skills, with experience working across geographies and functions, including engineering, product, and business stakeholders.

· Ability to identify and adopt new technologies and methodologies, driving innovation and technical excellence.

· Familiarity with programming languages such as Typescript, React, Node.js, and best practices in software development.

· Proven track record of technical leadership, team management, and strategic planning.

· Experience with AWS services such as ECS, EKS, Cloud watch, Lambda, and CloudFormation, with a strong understanding of cloud security and compliance.

· Familiarity with front-end and back-end technologies, including Node.js, React, and Typescript.

· Experience designing and implementing scalable, secure, and highly available systems.

· Strong understanding of Agile methodologies, including unit and integration testing, design and code reviews, and documentation.

· Experience with tools like Jenkins, Git, Bitbucket, and other source code repositories.

· Knowledge of identity and access management (IAM) systems, including Okta, Auth0, or similar technologies is a plus

· Familiarity with platform engineering principles, including building and maintaining scalable, secure, and highly available platforms.