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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Manager, Software Development - **Company:** Illumia, LLC - **Location:** Alpharetta, GA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** .NET Framework, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, C Sharp (Programming Language), Cloud Engineering, Software Quality, DevOps, Distributed Systems, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Cloud Platform System, Reliability of Systems, Information Technology, Api Design - **Published:** August 27, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.techcareers.com/job.asp?id=3367117806&tx=CT323TYI&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54 ## About the Role Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience) 8+ years of experience in software development and platform engineering 3+ years of experience leading engineering or cross-functional technical teams Strong technical expertise in .NET (C#) and distributed system architectures Experience building and operating applications in AWS cloud environments Strong understanding of system reliability, production support, incident management, and operational excellence Experience designing and supporting API-driven and integration-heavy systems Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills Preferred Qualifications: Experience in healthcare technology or mission-critical enterprise systems Experience supporting large-scale production environments and client deployments Familiarity with AI-enabled platforms or intelligent automation technologies, Hungry: We are not looking for caretakers. We are looking for leaders who are restless about what's possible, self-motivated to close the gap between where we are today and where we need to be, and who are already thinking about the next opportunity before anyone asks. ## Description Lead a high-performing engineering team responsible for building, operating, and supporting mission-critical applications with a strong focus on system reliability and production ownership., The Senior Manager is responsible for leading a team of Developers and QA Engineers to deliver scalable, high-performing software solutions while maintaining strong ownership of production systems. This role drives modern engineering practices across cloud-native platforms, ensures system reliability, and supports operational excellence through effective production support, incident management, and continuous improvement. Who you will work with: Software Developers and QA Engineers (direct team) Product Management for roadmap alignment Architecture and Platform teams for system design and modernization Client Success and Support teams for production operations and issue resolution Implementation teams for deployments and integrations, Lead development and delivery of scalable services and applications built with .NET (C#) and deployed in AWS environments Drive adoption of modern engineering practices across cloud-native architectures, APIs, and distributed systems Ensure high standards of code quality, system performance, and operational reliability Own production health, uptime, and system reliability for supported applications Lead incident management, root cause analysis, and post-incident improvements Drive improvements in monitoring, alerting, and observability across systems Guide system design and technical decisions aligned with architectural standards Strengthen engineering ownership of system quality, reliability, and production outcomes Partner with cross-functional teams to support deployments, integrations, and customer environments Promote adoption of AI-assisted tools to improve engineering productivity, system quality, and operational efficiency Ensure strong on-call practices and operational readiness across the team, The duties and responsibilities described in this job description are intended to represent the essential functions of the position as defined under applicable federal, state, and local labor laws, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). These functions are the fundamental job duties required for successful performance. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions unless such accommodations impose an undue hardship on the organization. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities. 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