Sr. Manager, Engineering

Wellsky; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent medical plan

Mental Health support

Paid time off

401K retirement plan

Educational assistance

Job summary

WellSky is seeking a Sr Manager, Engineering to oversee design, architecture, and delivery of software solutions. You will lead a team of engineers, drive technical and operational success, and foster collaboration and accountability across the organization.

You will guide architecture decisions, manage trade-offs, mentor senior engineers, and ensure scalable, high-performing systems. The role emphasizes leveraging AI tools to drive data-informed outcomes in a dynamic healthcare tech environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• 6–8 years related work experience.
• 2–4 years in management or leadership roles.
• Proficient with C#, SQL Server, Vue and VB.NET.
• Proficient with Cloud technologies, preferably GCP.
• Hands-on experience with Claude Code or similar AI tooling.

Responsibilities

• Lead a software development team and foster a high-performing culture.
• Own on-time delivery of critical projects with risk management.
• Drive prioritization balancing short-term needs and long-term strategy.
• Communicate progress and decisions to senior leadership and cross-functional partners.
• Own system architecture decisions and manage technical debt.
• Mentor engineers and develop future engineering leaders.
• Leverage AI tools to enhance decision-making and workflows.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

C#

SQL Server

Vue

VB.NET

Cloud (GCP)

Claude Code AI tools

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Claude Code

Job description

The Sr Manager, Engineering is responsible for overseeing the design, architecture, and delivery of high-quality software solutions. The scope of this job includes leading a team of engineers and technical experts, driving both technical and operational success, and fostering a collaborative and results-oriented environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a software development team and foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing team culture by providing guidance, mentorship, and support in order to help them grow professionally.
• Own the successful delivery of critical projects by managing timelines, resources, and risks to ensure high-quality and timely delivery.
• Drive the prioritization process, balancing short-term business needs with long-term strategic initiatives.
• Communicate effectively with senior leadership to present progress, challenges, and key decisions, and work closely with solution managers, designers, and other leaders across WellSky to align technical solutions with business needs.
• Own system architecture decisions, including evaluating trade-offs and ensuring that technical debt is managed appropriately, and drive efforts to ensure that software solutions are scalable, high-performing, and resilient.
• Support the development of future engineering leaders by mentoring senior engineers, setting clear goals, and fostering a high level of technical expertise within the team.
• Leverage AI tools 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.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent work experience
• 6 - 8 years related work experience
• 2 - 4 relevant Management work experience
• Proficient with C#, SQL Server, Vue, VB.NET
• Proficient with Cloud technologies (preferably GCP)
• Hands on experience with Claude Code or similar AI tooling

Preferred Qualifications

• Healthcare industry experience

Job Expectations

• Willing to work additional or irregular hours as needed
• Must work in accordance with applicable security policies and procedures to safeguard company and client information
• Must be able to sit and view a computer screen for extended periods of time

WellSky is where independent thinking and collaboration come together to create an authentic culture. We thrive on innovation, inclusiveness, and cohesive perspectives. At WellSky you can make a difference.

Benefits

• Excellent medical with Rx, dental, and vision benefits
• Mental Health support through EAP
• Generous paid time off, plus 13 paid holidays
• 100% vested 401(K) retirement plans
• Educational assistance up to $2500 per year

WellSky provides equal employment opportunities to all people without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition, genetic information, military service, veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law. WellSky is proud to be a drug-free workplace.

Applicants for U.S.-based positions with WellSky must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Certain client-facing positions may be required to comply with applicable requirements, such as immunizations and occupational health mandates.