Senior Engineering Manager

Alira Health Group; Barcelona; Presencial; EUR 70.000 - 100.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

An innovative healthcare technology company is seeking a Senior Engineering Manager to lead a team in developing and maintaining their digital health platform. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in full-stack development, particularly with Django, and possess strong leadership qualities. Responsibilities include overseeing technical leadership, project execution, and fostering a collaborative environment with Product and DevOps teams. This role offers a dynamic and mission-driven work culture with the opportunity to make a significant impact in healthcare technology.

Servicios

Flexible work programs

Professional development

Global travel opportunities

Formación

• 8+ years of software engineering experience.
• Expert knowledge of Python and Django in production.
• Experience managing or leading engineering teams.

Responsabilidades

• Lead, mentor, and grow a cross-functional team.
• Drive technical architecture and code quality.
• Collaborate with product managers and QA leads.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Python

Django

Full-stack development

Collaboration

Communication

Descripción del empleo

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Senior Engineering Manager

Apply remote type Remote locations Barcelona-Remote time type Full time posted on Posted 10 Days Ago job requisition id JR000408

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Job Description Summary

We are seeking a Senior Engineering Manager to lead a team of 8 engineers (frontend and backend) responsible for developing and maintaining our digital health platform. The ideal candidate is a full-stack expert with deep Django experience, strong leadership skills, and a solid understanding of building software in regulated environments.

You will be responsible for technical leadership, people management, and delivery excellence. You’ll work closely with Product, QA, and DevOps to ensure high-quality, secure, and scalable solutions are delivered in accordance with our Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Engineering Manager – Patient Centric Technology
Location: Remote (EU or US preferred)
Division: Patient Centric Technology
Reporting to: SVP, Patient Centric Technology

About Alira Health

Alira Health is an international advisory and technology company dedicated to transforming healthcare. Our Patient Centric Technology (PCT) division builds digital platforms that enable patient engagement and real-world data collection in clinical and post-market settings.

We develop web and mobile solutions for both patients and healthcare professionals, supported by a robust backend platform and regulatory-grade data infrastructure.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Senior Engineering Manager to lead a team of 8 engineers (frontend and backend) responsible for developing and maintaining our digital health platform. The ideal candidate is a full-stack expert with deep Django experience, strong leadership skills, and a solid understanding of building software in regulated environments.

You will be responsible for technical leadership, people management, and delivery excellence. You’ll work closely with Product, QA, and DevOps to ensure high-quality, secure, and scalable solutions are delivered in accordance with our Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and grow a cross-functional team of backend and frontend developers.
• Drive technical architecture, implementation strategy, and code quality across the stack (web, mobile, backend).
• Oversee project execution, sprint planning, and continuous delivery within a regulated SDLC.
• Promote engineering best practices including code reviews, automated testing, CI/CD, and secure coding.
• Collaborate with product managers and QA leads to align technical execution with business priorities.
• Guide the team through architectural decisions, especially within a Django-based backend.
• Contribute hands-on when needed, particularly in complex backend or full-stack scenarios.
• Support hiring, onboarding, and performance management of engineering team members.

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in software engineering, including full-stack development.
• Proven experience managing or leading engineering teams.
• Expert knowledge of Python/Django in production environments.
• Experience building both web applications (React or equivalent) and mobile applications (iOS/Android or cross-platform frameworks).
• Strong understanding of backend systems, REST APIs, data models, and security.
• Experience working within regulated environments (e.g. healthcare, life sciences, finance).
• Familiarity with formal SDLC practices and documentation.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Fluent in English.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior entrepreneurial experience or experience in a startup environment.
• Exposure to healthcare data privacy standards (e.g. GDPR, HIPAA).
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS preferred) and modern DevOps workflows.
• Familiarity with FHIR, CDISC, or other healthcare data formats.

What We Offer

• A high-impact leadership role in a fast-growing healthcare technology division.
• A mission-driven and collaborative environment.
• Agile work culture with real ownership and autonomy.
• International, fully remote team.

Languages

Education

Contract Type

Regular

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