Software Development Manager, Precision Health Platform

Verily; Waterloo; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in healthcare technology is seeking a Software Development Manager to lead a team of software engineers. The role involves overseeing project delivery, fostering a culture of innovation, and driving technical initiatives. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in computer science and experience in managing engineering teams in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on technical leadership managing at least 15 engineers.
• Experience in delivering complex software projects on time.
• Exposure to healthcare/life sciences, especially HL7 FHIR.

Responsibilities

• Lead and expand a team of 8-10 software engineers.
• Drive project planning and execution aligned with business objectives.
• Provide technical guidance and make critical decisions.

Skills

Technical leadership

Software development methodologies

Communication skills

Agile development

Education

BA/BS in Computer Science

Master's degree in Computer Science

Tools

GCP

AWS

CI/CD

Job description

Who We Are

Verily is a subsidiary of Alphabet that is using a data-driven approach to change the way people manage their health and the way healthcare is delivered. Launched from Google X in 2015, our purpose is to bring the promise of precision health to everyone, every day. We are focused on generating and activating data from a variety of sources, including clinical, social, behavioral and the real world, to arrive at the best solutions for a person based on a comprehensive view of the evidence. Our unique expertise and capabilities in technology, data science and healthcare enable the entire healthcare ecosystem to drive better health outcomes.

Description

Verily's core strategy to advance precision health is by closing the gap between research and care. Our team is responsible for making data useful through customizable tools that provide enrichment and analysis - adding context and insights to improve decision-making, improving research and care workflows and supporting the next best action. By using scalable ingestion, harmonization, de-identification and tokenization techniques to bring multiple datasets together on a single platform, customers can generate high quality insights for users in applications and analysis.

As a Software Development Manager, you'll be instrumental in shaping the scope and direction of our technical initiatives. Tackle exciting challenges head-on, overseeing the development life cycle and ensuring seamless execution. Your leadership will drive innovation, foster collaboration, and deliver impactful solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and expand a team of 8-10 software engineers.
• Drive project planning, execution, and delivery, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and technical excellence.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to define and execute on the team's strategic goals.
• Provide technical guidance and make critical decisions to meet project milestones.
  
  

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in Computer Science or related technical discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
• 3+ years of hands-on technical leadership and/or people management experience of a team of at least 15 software engineers.
• Proven experience managing software engineering teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated success in delivering complex software projects on time and within budget.
• Strong expertise in software development methodologies and best practices.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Computer Science or equivalent.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively.
• Experience with Agile development methodologies.
• Education or exposure to healthcare or life sciences, with emphasis on HL7 FHIR.
• Experience with cloud computing platforms such as GCP or AWS.
• Experience with continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD).
• Proven track record of building and leading high-performing engineering teams.
  
  

Qualified applicants must not require employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future for employment in Canada.