Engineering Manager

GHK Technologies Inc.; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

GHK Technologies Inc. is looking for an experienced engineering leader to manage a cross-functional team in Buffalo, NY. Candidates should have over 10 years of software development experience, with at least 3 years in a management capacity, showcasing expertise in Java and database architecture.

The role emphasizes project delivery and strategic alignment with IT objectives. Preferred candidates will have experience in cloud platforms, CI/CD practices, and healthcare compliance standards.

Qualifications

• 8–12 years of experience in software development with at least 3+ years in engineering or people management.
• Proven track record of project delivery, technical oversight, and architecture governance.
• Experience in healthcare or working knowledge of compliance standards (HIPAA, SOC2) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a cross‑functional engineering team with clear ownership, accountability, and delivery focus.
• Oversee planning, execution, and delivery of projects with a strong emphasis on quality, timelines, and efficiency.
• Drive process improvements to shift focus from operational tasks to strategic initiatives.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Database architecture (Oracle/PL-SQL)

Cloud platforms

CI/CD

DevOps practices

Leadership

Communication

Decision-making

Tools

Jira

Job description

Location: Onshore (US) — Candidate must be in EST/CST time zones or fully align with EST hours Experience: 10+ Years

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a cross‑functional engineering team with clear ownership, accountability, and delivery focus.
• Establish prioritization and escalation paths to minimize dependency on senior management and contain issues within the engineering function.
• Oversee planning, execution, and delivery of projects with a strong emphasis on quality, timelines, and efficiency.
• Provide hands‑on technical direction in Java, Oracle/PL‑SQL, and system architecture reviews.
• Align engineering execution with strategic IT objectives and long‑term technology roadmaps.
• Implement governance for progress tracking, visibility, incident RCA, and release management (using Jira, MoM, etc.).
• Drive process improvements to shift focus from operational tasks to strategic initiatives.
• Manage risks proactively and unblock teams to maintain momentum and delivery timelines.

Qualifications

• 8–12 years of experience in software development with at least 3+ years in engineering or people management.
• Strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, and database architecture (Oracle/PL‑SQL).
• Proven track record of project delivery, technical oversight, and architecture governance.
• Hands‑on experience with cloud platforms, CI/CD, and DevOps practices.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and decision‑making skills.
• Experience in healthcare or working knowledge of compliance standards (HIPAA, SOC2) is preferred.