Software Engineering Manager (Hybrid - Vancouver)

Employer Direct Healthcare; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare company in Vancouver is seeking an experienced Software Engineering Manager to lead a talented team and shape the future of their applications. This role involves hands-on contributions to the development of scalable, high-quality web applications, mentoring engineers, and driving technical and organizational outcomes. Candidates should have strong expertise in full stack development and cloud platforms. This position offers a collaborative environment and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Short- & Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

RRSP with company match

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in Software Engineering with a track record of delivering scalable applications.
• Experience leading and mentoring engineers, providing feedback, and driving project execution.
• Strong understanding of healthcare applications or compliance frameworks (HIPAA, HL7, FHIR) is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of software engineers to design, develop, and deliver scalable, high-quality applications.
• Collaborate with Product, Design, and QA to define and execute on the product roadmap.
• Architect and implement robust, secure, and maintainable backend and frontend solutions.

Skills

Cloud Experience: Azure (preferred) / AWS / GCP

Modern web technologies (React, Django, FastAPI, Node.js, .NET)

CI/CD tools (GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, Jenkins)

Software architecture principles

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

Tools

SQL Server

PostgreSQL

Job description

About Lantern

Lantern is the specialty care platform connecting people with the best care when they need it most. By curating a Network of Excellence comprised of the nation's top specialists for surgery, cancer care, infusions and more, Lantern delivers excellent care with significant cost savings to employers and their workforces. Lantern also pairs members with a dedicated care team, including Care Advocates and nurses, for the entirety of their care journey, helping them get back to good health, back to their families and back to work. With convenient access to specialists nationwide, Lantern means quality care is within driving distance for most. Lantern is trusted by the nation\u2019s largest employers to deliver care to more than 6 million members across the country. Learn more about us at lanterncare.com.

About You:

• You use LOGIC in your decision making and understand that progress is critical to making change. You focus on the execution of your content while balancing a fast-paced environment and you take the time to celebrate both the small & big wins.
• INCLUSION is a core tenant of your personal beliefs. A diverse and inclusive environment is incredibly important to you. You understand and desire to be a part of a diverse team with different experiences and perspectives & you cherish the differences in each individual that you interact with.
• You have the GRIT, drive and ambition to tackle big problems. Big problems require big ideas and a team that supports new ideas.
• You care deeply for your customers are driven to keep HUMANITY in all decisions. Your customers aren\u2019t just the individuals using your product. They are the driving factor in your motivation to make a change.
• Integrity guides you in life. Focusing on the TRUTH vs. giving people the answers they want to hear.
• You thrive in a Team Environment.Collaboration is key in innovation and creating change.

These pillars of LIGHT are a reminder to our team that we are making a difference by providing guidance and support in navigating the often complex and confusing landscape of healthcare. We hope that through this LIGHT, individuals can find their way to the best care, resources, and support they need to get back to life.

If this sounds like you, we would love to connect to speak further about career opportunities at Lantern.

Please apply to our role & someone from our Talent Acquisition Team will reach out to help you navigate our interview process.

Role Overview

We are looking for a seasoned Software Engineering Manager who will help shape the future of our application. This role will involve leading a team of Software Engineers and will require hands-on contribution to the design, development, and maintenance of scalable, high-quality web applications. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in full stack development, software architecture, team leadership, and mentoring engineers to deliver impactful solutions. The candidate should possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, an engineering mindset, and a passion for building enterprise-scale software using modern frameworks, cloud platforms, and CI/CD practices. Success in this position will be defined by your ability to own deliverables, effectively manage your team, and drive meaningful technical and organizational outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of software engineers to design, develop, and deliver scalable, high-quality applications.
• Collaborate with Product, Design, and QA to define and execute on the product roadmap.
• Architect and implement robust, secure, and maintainable backend and frontend solutions.
• Establish and improve CI/CD pipelines and engineering processes that ensure reliable releases.
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to balance priorities and deliver high-impact features.
• Guide the team through technical decisions, ensuring sound architectural choices and trade-offs.
• Define and enforce coding standards, documentation, and best practices across the team.
• Provide coaching, feedback, and professional development opportunities for team members.
• Foster a collaborative culture that encourages innovation, learning, and accountability.
• Participate in hiring and help scale the engineering organization for future growth.

Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in Software Engineering, with a track record of delivering scalable applications.
• 4+ years of Cloud Experience: Azure (preferred) / AWS / GCP.
• Proven experience leading and mentoring engineers, providing feedback, and driving project execution
• Strong expertise in modern web technologies (React, Django, FastAPI, Node.js, .NET, or similar) and RESTful API design.
• Familiarity with relational databases and data modeling (SQL Server, PostgreSQL, etc.).
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, or Jenkins.
• Strong understanding of software architecture principles and agile delivery methodologies.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience in healthcare systems or compliance frameworks (HIPAA, HL7, FHIR) is highly desirable.

Strong Candidates Will Have

• Experience working with healthcare applications or integrations using HL7/FHIR standards.
• Background in building scalable Python SaaS applications, microservices, and frontend platforms in a regulated industry.
• Proven success in driving technical strategy and improving team effectiveness.
• Passion for mentoring engineers, fostering innovation, and cultivating an inclusive engineering culture.
• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• RRSP with company match

Equal Employment Opportunity

Lantern does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.