Manager-Software Engineering

As an Experienced Software Engineering Manager at Optum in India, your role will involve leading the Product Engineering team and driving end-to-end software delivery to ensure alignment with business goals and technical excellence. Your responsibilities will include: - **Technical Leadership:** - Architecting and designing scalable, secure, and high-performance applications - Providing hands-on technical guidance across frontend Portals, APIs, and database layers - Championing best practices in software engineering, including code quality, testing, and CI/CD - Owning areas of responsibility and applications from security, architecture, production, CI/CD, production roadmaps, and Product lifecycle management - **Project & Delivery Management:** - Managing the full software development lifecycle (SDLC) for multiple projects - Collaborating with product managers, designers, and stakeholders to define project scope and timelines - Leading development efforts to ensure work and projects progress - Tracking progress, managing risks, and ensuring timely delivery of high-quality software solutions - **Team & People Management:** - Leading, mentoring, and growing a team of software engineers through coaching and performance management - Fostering a collaborative and inclusive team culture focused on innovation and continuous improvement - Conducting regular 1:1s, career development planning, and technical upskilling initiatives - **Stakeholder Engagement & Communication:** - Acting as a key liaison between engineering and business teams - Translating business requirements into technical specifications and actionable plans - Preparing and presenting technical documentation, project updates, and architecture reviews to leadership - Ensuring clear and proactive communication across all levels of the organization Additionally, you should have: - A positive attitude and a natural leadership style - Strong problem-solving skills and a willingness to continuously learn and improve - Ability to take extreme ownership and pride in your work - Deep understanding of software engineering processes, Agile methodologies, and project management tools - Excellent communication skills to effectively interact with team members and stakeholders Qualifications required for this role include: - Graduate degree or equivalent experience - 12+ years of current experience with languages like .NET, C# as an engineer - 5+ years of production experience with Azure cloud and React - 3+ years of experience in managing a team of at least 8 members - Experience with various technologies and tools such as Git, Microsoft Azure cloud platform, Agile methodologies, and AI/ML for team productivity Preferred qualifications include: - Development experience in Docker, Snowflake, Kubernetes, Data Streaming via Kafka/Event Hub - Experience with technologies such as HTML/Javascript, TestCafe, NodeJS, Git, SOA, and SRE principles - Background in the healthcare domain Optum, a global organization under UnitedHealth Group, is dedicated to improving health outcomes through technology and care delivery. It offers a culture of inclusion, career development opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. By joining Optum, you will have the chance to make a significant impact on communities worldwide. As an Experienced Software Engineering Manager at Optum in India, your role will involve leading the Product Engineering team and driving end-to-end software delivery to ensure alignment with business goals and technical excellence. Your responsibilities will include: - **Technical Leadership:** - Architecting and designing scalable, secure, and high-performance applications - Providing hands-on technical guidance across frontend Portals, APIs, and database layers - Championing best practices in software engineering, including code quality, testing, and CI/CD - Owning areas of responsibility and applications from security, architecture, production, CI/CD, production roadmaps, and Product lifecycle management - **Project & Delivery Management:** - Managing the full software development lifecycle (SDLC) for multiple projects - Collaborating with product managers, designers, and stakeholders to define project scope and timelines - Leading development efforts to ensure work and projects progress - Tracking progress, managing risks, and ensuring timely delivery of high-quality software solutions - **Team & People Management:** - Leading, mentoring, and growing a team of software engineers through coaching and performance management - Fostering a collaborative and inclusive team culture focused on innovation and continuous improvement - Conducting regular 1:1s, career development planning, and technical upskilling initiatives - **Stakeholder Engagement & Communication:** - Acting as a key liaison between engineering and business teams - Translating business requirements into technical specifications and actiona