About Atropos Health

Atropos Health is the developer of GENEVA™ OS , the operating system for rapid healthcare evidence across a robust network of real-world data. Healthcare and life science organizations work with Atropos Health to close evidence gaps from bench to bedside, improving individual patient outcomes with data-driven care, expediting research that advances the field of medicine, and more. We aim to transform healthcare with timely, relevant real-world evidence.

About the Role

We are seeking a seasoned Software Engineering Manager to lead and mentor our engineering team. With a strong background in full-stack development, you will be pivotal in guiding the design, development, and maintenance of our applications. Your expertise in software design, testability, and CI/CD automation will ensure the reliability, scalability, and security of our software environments. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, overseeing both backend and frontend development efforts, primarily using Python/Django for backend and modern front-end stacks like React.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of software engineers, fostering a collaborative and high-performing work environment.

• Drive the design, development, and deployment of scalable, reliable, and secure software applications using Python, Django, and modern JavaScript frameworks like React.

• Oversee backend development with a strong focus on Python and Django, ensuring the creation of RESTful APIs and the integration of third-party services.

• Lead frontend development efforts using React, ensuring a seamless and responsive user experience.

• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines, leveraging tools like GitHub Actions and/or AWS CodePipeline to automate testing and deployment processes.

• Manage and optimize cloud infrastructure on AWS, ensuring scalability, performance, and cost-effectiveness.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product management, design, and operations, to define project requirements and deliverables.

• Ensure the development of clean, maintainable, and testable code, adhering to best practices in Python, JavaScript, and Django.

• Guide the transition to a more modular, API-based architecture, ensuring smooth integration with existing systems and services.

• Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies, particularly within the Python, AWS, Django, and JavaScript ecosystems, driving continuous improvement within the engineering team.

• Act as a key stakeholder in strategic planning, contributing to the overall technical vision and direction of the company.

• Monitor and manage project timelines, budgets, and resource allocation, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within scope.

Minimum Qualifications

• At least 7 years of professional software engineering experience, with significant experience in full-stack development and a minimum of 3 years in a leadership or management role.

• Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and grow engineering teams, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.

• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

• Strong proficiency in Python/Django for backend development, including API design and integration with a focus on RESTful services.

• Extensive experience with modern JavaScript frameworks, particularly React, along with a solid understanding of ES6 features, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.

• Hands-on experience with AWS services (e.g., EC2, RDS, S3, Lambda, API Gateway) and familiarity with cloud-based architectures.

• Strong understanding of CI/CD principles, with proven experience implementing and managing CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or AWS CodePipeline.

• Experience with containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes.

• Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as Git.

• Experience with automated testing frameworks (e.g., Jest, Mocha) and test-driven development (TDD), ensuring high code quality and reliability.

• Familiarity with both relational and NoSQL databases.

• Solid understanding of web security best practices and common vulnerabilities (e.g., XSS, CSRF).

• Experience with prototyping tools such as Figma, Sketch, or Zeplin.

• Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to navigate complex technical challenges and make informed decisions.

• Healthcare-related experience is a plus.

• Knowledge or equivalent experience working in environment