The exciting world of scientific research is fueled by people with a passion for solving complex problems. At Cayuse, we are committed to our customers’ success by empowering organizations to conduct globally connected research that advances their impact on science, discovery and society. We build on that commitment with proven, integrated and easy-to-use technology that delivers exceptional value, and world class service and support that accelerates outcomes.
But we are more than just an empowering platform powered by advanced technologies. We are a collaboration of exceptional, highly skilled people with multi-disciplinary expertise, and are building our team to support our ambitious growth plans. Cayuse’s foundational strength comes from our customer and employee focused values and commitment to industry-leading solutions. It’s an exciting time to become a key member of our growing team.
We’re seeking an experienced Senior Manager of Software Engineering to lead and empower our growing engineering teams. This hands-on leadership role requires a blend of technical expertise, people management skills, and architectural knowledge. You will be responsible for guiding the delivery of high-quality software while fostering a collaborative, innovative, and high-performing engineering culture. This is an exciting opportunity to help accelerate a rapidly growing company while elevating engineering excellence.
ResponsibilitiesTeam Leadership & Management
- Lead, mentor, and coach software engineers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth.
- Conduct regular performance reviews, provide constructive feedback, and develop individual growth plans.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with team members, promoting open communication and collaboration.
- Recruit, onboard, and retain top engineering talent.
- Ensure efficient, effective, and scalable team operations.
Technical Leadership & Architecture
- Provide technical guidance and direction to engineering teams, ensuring adherence to best practices and architectural standards.
- Contribute to architectural discussions and decisions, offering insights based on experience and industry knowledge.
- Maintain a strong understanding of the technology stack and stay current on emerging technologies.
- Support teams on full-stack development challenges and offer hands-on technical assistance when needed.
- Utilize mature SDLC tools (e.g., Snyk, SonarCloud, CoPilot) to maintain code quality and security.
- Help coordinate consistency and collaboration across geographically distributed teams.
Project Management & Delivery
- Oversee planning, execution, and delivery of software projects, ensuring timely and high-quality releases.
- Partner with product managers and stakeholders to define project scope, requirements, and timelines.
- Monitor progress, identify risks, and proactively resolve roadblocks.
- Implement and refine agile development practices (Scrum, Kanban) in collaboration with Product Owners.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field (Master’s degree a plus).
- 5+ years of experience managing software engineering teams, with proven success leading SaaS product development.
- Experience directing and collaborating with offshore/nearshore resources.
- Strong background in full-stack software development with expertise in Java.
- Solid understanding of software architecture principles and practices.
- Hands-on experience with agile methodologies.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Experience with cloud-based technologies (preferably AWS).
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines (preferably Bitbucket).
- Flexibility to support teams across time zones (calls starting at 6:30 AM PDT).
- Experience leveraging AI to accelerate development.
- Experience with PostgreSQL and React.
- Background with data teams, data processes, and data quality.
- Exposure to healthcare industry requirements and compliance.
Benefits
- Competitive Medical Benefits (PPO + HSA available)
- Vision, Dental, Short-Term Disability fully covered by Cayuse
- Unlimited PTO + Holidays + Flexible Work Schedule
- Remote Work Stipend
- Equal Paid Parental Leave
- 401k with Employer Matching
- Quarterly Wellness Reimbursement
- Remote Work Environment, supporting the Ultimate Employee Experience
Cayuse does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias or any Cayuse employees. Cayuse is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
Our culture is one of inclusion and belonging where everyone feels respected, treated justly, supported and nourished. We all share responsibility for creating and sustaining a work environment where differences are celebrated and we are empowered to strive for excellence. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer and actively seek to recruit, develop, and retain a diverse and talented workforce.
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