Engineering Excellence - Sr. Group Manager/ AD

Acentra Health; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a visionary leader to drive engineering excellence and innovation. This role involves strategic leadership in software development, focusing on modern practices like Agile and DevOps while leveraging cutting-edge technologies such as AI and cloud solutions. The ideal candidate will champion high-quality, scalable software solutions, mentor teams, and ensure alignment with business objectives. Join a dynamic environment where your contributions will significantly impact organizational success and foster a culture of collaboration and accountability.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Flexible Work Hours

Professional Development Opportunities

Remote Work Options

Wellness Programs

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in software engineering with leadership roles.
• Proven track record in leading cloud-based software development.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering transformation aligning technical initiatives with business goals.
• Foster a culture of excellence and innovation across the engineering organization.

Skills

Cloud Strategy

Agile Methodologies

DevOps Practices

AI/ML Technologies

Software Development Leadership

System Design

Quality Assurance

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Master's Degree in Engineering

Tools

GitHub Copilot

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud

Job description

Location:India/Remote

About the Job:

To lead and drive engineering excellence across the organization by establishing best practices, fostering innovation, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality, scalable, and secure software solutions. This role provides strategic leadership, empowers development teams, oversees the adoption of cutting-edge technologies, and ensures alignment with business goals while fostering a high-performing team environment.

What you will do:

Strategic Leadership (35%)

• Define and implement the organizations engineering excellence vision, strategy, and roadmap.
• Champion the adoption of modern engineering practices, including Agile, DevOps, and CI/CD methodologies, to enhance efficiency and quality.
• Partner with senior leadership to align engineering strategies with business objectives, ensuring measurable outcomes.
• Lead organizational change initiatives, ensuring successful adoption of cloud-native, containerized, serverless technologies, and AI-augmented architectures to future-proof software solutions.

Innovation and Technology Oversight (25%)

• Establish and lead Generative AI initiatives for software development, testing, and operational improvements, leveraging tools like GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, or custom AI models.
• Drive the integration of AI-assisted tools for automated code generation, predictive analysis, and intelligent test case creation to improve development productivity.
• Drive innovation by identifying and evaluating emerging technologies such as AI/ML, low-code platforms, and observability tools.
• Lead proof-of-concept (POC) initiatives to assess new tools and methodologies for organization-wide adoption.
• Establish and enforce coding, security, and architectural standards to maintain the integrity of software solutions.
• Collaborate with product teams to architect solutions that are scalable, secure, and user-focused.
• Ensure compliance with ethical engineering practices, organizational policies, and regulatory standards while deploying technologies.

Team Leadership and Development (20%)

• Build and mentor high-performing development teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and innovation.
• Establish clear performance expectations and measurable goals for team members that align with organizational objectives.
• Conduct regular performance reviews, provide constructive feedback, and identify opportunities for development and growth.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the engineering team.
• Recognize and reward high-performing employees to boost morale, productivity, and retention.
• Address performance challenges proactively and implement improvement plans to support team success.
• Mentor and guide engineering managers and team members in leadership development and career progression.
• Act as an advocate for team members, ensuring their contributions are recognized and aligned with strategic goals.
• Provide guidance and career development opportunities to engineering managers and engineering employees.
• Develop and implement training programs and workshops to upskill teams on modern technologies and best practices.

Operational Excellence and Metrics (10%)

• Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to evaluate engineering productivity, quality, and delivery timelines.
• Oversee the creation and maintenance of dashboards and reporting systems to provide visibility into project status and team performance.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and organizational standards, including 508 compliance, security best practices, and accessibility standards.

Who you are:

Education & Experience:

• Bachelors or Masters Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 15+ years of experience in software engineering, with 5+ years in a leadership role.

Core Competencies

• Proven track record of leading large-scale software development initiatives with a focus on cloud-based and enterprise-scale systems.
• Expertise in modern software development frameworks and architectures, including microservices, event-driven systems, serverless, and AI-augmented technologies.
• Demonstrated experience in mentoring teams, resolving performance challenges, and fostering professional growth.

Technical Skills:

• Software Development Leadership: Demonstrated ability to oversee the strategic design and delivery of robust, scalable, and high-performing software solutions using modern development methodologies and tools.
• System Design and Architectural Vision: Expertise in defining and guiding the implementation of scalable, maintainable, and secure architectures, including cloud-native, distributed, and microservices-based systems, to align with organizational goals.
• Development Lifecycle Management: Comprehensive understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), ensuring streamlined processes for requirements gathering, solution design, testing, deployment, and maintenance.
• Cloud Strategy and Infrastructure Oversight: Proven experience in leveraging cloud ecosystems (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and infrastructure automation tools to drive operational efficiency and scalability.
• Quality Assurance and Risk Mitigation: Strategic oversight of manual and automated testing processes to ensure system reliability and alignment with organizational quality standards.
• DevOps and CI/CD Enablement: Leadership in establishing continuous integration and delivery pipelines to improve delivery timelines, ensure system stability, and support organizational agility.
• Data Governance and Optimization: Understanding of data management strategies, including relational and non-relational database systems, to ensure data integrity, scalability, and alignment with enterprise goals.
• Security and Regulatory Compliance: Strategic focus on embedding security and compliance frameworks into development processes, ensuring adherence to industry standards and regulatory requirements such as GDPR and accessibility standards.
• Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement: Expertise in fostering collaboration through modern version control and project management tools while ensuring alignment between technical initiatives and organizational objectives.
• Technical Communication and Documentation: Proven ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders, ensuring clarity and alignment while supporting cross-functional initiatives with comprehensive documentation.

Additional Qualifications:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to prioritize and adapt to changing requirements.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience in healthcare or regulated industries is preferred.
• Cloud certifications (AWS Certified Developer, Azure Solutions Architect) are desirable.

Scope:

Leaders who typically direct and manage a department and implement goals which are driven by corporate strategy. Have a significant impact on the operating income of the company. This level manages resources, such as the allocation of project resources and department budgets.

• Drive organization-wide engineering transformation, aligning technical initiatives with business goals.
• Foster a culture of excellence, innovation, and accountability across the engineering organization.
• Lead initiatives that improve software quality, team productivity, and customer satisfaction.
• Implement resource allocation strategies, oversee project execution, and manage department budgets.

Soft Skills:

• English Language proficiency is required to effectively communicate in a professional environment.
• Excellent communication skills are a must.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a creative mindset to bring fresh ideas to the table.
• Should demonstrate confidence and self-assurance in their skills and expertise enabling them to contribute to team success and engage with colleagues and clients in a positive, assured manner.
• Should be accountable and responsible for deliverables and outcomes.
• Should demonstrate ownership of tasks, meet deadlines, and ensure high-quality results.
• Demonstrates strong collaboration skills by working effectively with cross-functional teams, sharing insights, and contributing to shared goals and solutions.
• Continuously explore emerging trends, technologies, and industry best practices to drive innovation and maintain a competitive edge.