Engineering Manager — AI-Driven, Cloud-Native Leader

Wellsky; Kansas; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental benefits

Mental health support

Paid time off

401(k) retirement plans

Education assistance

Job summary

WellSky is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead a software team within the PACF business unit. You will drive architecture, delivery, and quality while fostering a collaborative culture and focusing on scalability, security, and operations.

You will guide project requirements, mentor engineers, and champion best practices in DevOps and cloud-native development, leveraging cutting-edge AI tooling to inform decisions and improve workflows.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent work experience
• 4 - 6 years related work experience
• 3+ years of technical leadership experience of engineering teams
• Strong comprehension of IBM i, RPGLE, DB2 SQL and full-stack application development
• Hands on experience with Claude Code or similar AI tooling
• Knowledge of Application Security principles and frameworks (Oauth2 etc.)
• Experience working with Agile teams rolling out software versioning and hot fixes in the support of client requirements
• Knowledge of DevOps, Pipelines, CI/CD and Automation using industry standard tools
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Experience in Cloud native technologies

Responsibilities

• Lead a software development team by fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing team culture.
• Oversee the planning, prioritization, and execution of key engineering projects, and ensure timely delivery of high-quality software solutions that meet business needs and technical requirements.
• Provide technical leadership to help shape the architecture, design, and implementation of software systems that adhere to engineering best practices, including code quality, automation testing, and documentation.
• Continuously assess and improve engineering processes from development workflows to deployment pipelines.
• Work closely with solution managers, designers, and other engineering leaders to define project requirements in alignment with business goals and address any blockers or technical challenges.
• Set clear goals for team members, conduct performance reviews, provide constructive feedback, and identify opportunities for skill development and career growth.
• LeverageAItools and platforms as an integral part of daily responsibilities to enhance decision-making, streamline workflows, and drive data-informed outcomes.
• Perform other job duties as assigned.

Job description

WellSky is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead a software team within the PACF business unit. You will drive architecture, delivery, and quality while fostering a collaborative culture and focusing on scalability, security, and operations.

You will guide project requirements, mentor engineers, and champion best practices in DevOps and cloud-native development, leveraging cutting-edge AI tooling to inform decisions and improve workflows.