The Role
Freenet Health is seeking an experienced Software Engineering Manager to lead a small, high-performing engineering team responsible for building and maintaining internal healthcare technology platforms.
This role combines hands-on technical leadership with team management. The Engineering Manager will guide system architecture, ensure engineering quality, and coordinate development across backend services, integrations, and internal applications that support clinical operations, billing workflows, and analytics.
You will work closely with the Product Manager, CTO, and engineering team to drive technical execution, maintain architectural consistency, and ensure projects are delivered on schedule.
The ideal candidate is a strong software engineer who has transitioned into leadership and enjoys mentoring developers while still contributing technically when needed.
Key Responsibilities
Engineering Leadership
- Lead and manage a team of software engineers
- Provide technical direction and architectural guidance
- Conduct code reviews to maintain high engineering standards
- Mentor engineers and support professional growth
- Establish development best practices and engineering standards
Architecture and System Design
- Guide backend system architecture and ensure long-term scalability
- Maintain clear module boundaries across internal systems
- Ensure backend services are reliable, secure, and maintainable
- Support infrastructure decisions in collaboration with engineering leadership
Agile Development Management
- Partner with the Product Manager to ensure backlog clarity and execution alignment
- Track sprint progress and communicate status to stakeholders
Delivery and Execution
- Ensure engineering work is delivered on schedule and meets quality standards
- Identify and remove technical or operational blockers
- Coordinate development across internal teams and external vendors when necessary
- Maintain alignment between product goals and engineering implementation
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with product, operations, and clinical stakeholders
- Help prioritize engineering efforts based on business impact