Software Engineering Manager/Coach, Client Management Team

Speridian Technologies; Sacramento (CA); Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Speridian Technologies seeks a passionate Software Engineering Manager, Coach for a remote role supporting the State of California's Department of Healthcare Services. This leader will drive excellence in software development, utilizing Agile and DevOps methodologies while working closely with cross-functional teams to enhance collaboration and innovation.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of Agile, DevOps, and software tools.
• Commitment to continuous learning and improvement.
• Ability to lead and coach teams effectively.

Responsibilities

• Optimize software development processes for increased efficiency.
• Lead initiatives to embed Agile and DevOps principles.
• Use metrics to inform decisions and measure impacts.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving capabilities

Excellent communication skills

Leadership abilities

Coaching abilities

Change management expertise

Data analysis proficiency

Tools

Jira

Confluence

CI/CD tools (CircleCI)

Testing frameworks (x-unit, Postman)

Visual Studio

JetBrains

Bash

Git

Job description

Speridian Technologies is recruiting for a Software Engineering Manager, Coach for our State of California Client; the Department of Healthcare Services, Behavioral Health. This person will be part of a long-term, fully budgeted, state-of-the-art IT modernization project working with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

This is a remote role, with meetings in the Sacramento area several times a year. Candidates are expected to work business hours, Monday-Friday, Pacific Time Zone.

Join DHCS’s Behavioral Health Transformation: Where Purpose Meets Innovation

Location: Remote/Hybrid

Department: Department of Healthcare Services (DHCS)

Commitment: Full-Time Consultant (W2 employee of Speridian or 1099/IC for Speridian)

Why DHCS?

At DHCS, we are leading a transformative journey in Behavioral Health, reshaping systems and services to ensure better outcomes for communities across California. Our initiative aims to make California a leader in accessible, high-quality health services, built on agile methodologies, cutting-edge technology, continuous improvement, and a commitment to the public good.

We seek innovators passionate about purposeful work and driven to create lasting change through innovative solutions.

Core Values

• Achieve Together: Championing teamwork, mutual respect, collaboration, and open communication.
• Be Curious: Seeking deeper understanding and fresh ideas to drive innovation.
• Elevate Yourself: Supporting personal growth through continuous learning and perseverance.
• Deliver Value: Ensuring every action serves California’s citizens.

Role Overview

The Software Engineering Manager plays a key role in driving organizational excellence by enhancing software development processes and practices. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of software engineering principles, methodologies, and tools, with expertise in Agile, Lean, and DevOps frameworks.

This role involves assessing current processes, identifying bottlenecks, facilitating workshops, coaching teams, and fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation. Effective communication and stakeholder engagement are essential.

The manager will champion quality and efficiency, aligning initiatives with business goals, leveraging data insights, and continuously refining strategies for maximum impact. Ultimately, this role promotes continuous learning, adaptation, and improvement, enhancing agility, productivity, and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Spearhead efforts to optimize software development processes for increased efficiency.
• Lead initiatives to embed Agile and DevOps principles, fostering continuous delivery and collaboration.
• Equip teams with skills for excellence and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Use metrics and data analysis to inform decisions and measure initiative impacts.
• Facilitate knowledge sharing and collaboration among teams.
• Ensure improvement initiatives meet quality standards and compliance requirements.
• Document initiatives and outcomes for transparency and knowledge sharing.
• Encourage ongoing professional development within teams.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Analytical skills to assess and improve processes.
• Problem-solving capabilities.
• Strong understanding of Agile, DevOps, and software tools.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Leadership and coaching abilities.
• Change management expertise.
• Data analysis proficiency.
• Commitment to continuous learning.

Technical Skills

• C#, HTML, CSS, Visual Studio, JetBrains.
• Bash, Git, CI/CD tools like CircleCI.
• Testing frameworks such as x-unit, Postman.
• Work management tools like Jira and Confluence.

Success in this role is driven by intrinsic motivation, a desire to grow, solve complex problems, and create lasting impact. We value leaders who care deeply, are motivated by purpose, and thrive in a fast-paced, high-standard environment.

This environment is demanding, but rewarding for those driven by purpose, challenge, and impact. If this sounds like your next career step, we welcome your application.

Speridian is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates must be based in the US for consideration.