Software Engineering Manager

• Lead, coach, and mentor a high-performing engineering team to foster an accountable, collaborative culture focused on continuous career growth.
• Provide architectural leadership for secure, scalable Java microservices and cloud-native applications to enhance system performance and reliability.
• Partner with product management and business stakeholders to define technical roadmaps, balance tech debt, and streamline project delivery.
• Enforce rigorous engineering standards for code reviews, automated testing, CI/CD pipelines, and cybersecurity across all applications.
• Oversee production health and incident response to maintain system availability and swiftly resolve root causes for operational issues.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Programming or substantially related field is required.
• High school diploma/GED with 2 years of experience, or Associate’s degree, or Bachelor’s degree required.

Work Experience:

• 3 years of experience required.
• 5 years of experience preferred.
• 1 year of leadership or management experience preferred.
• 3 years of experience required.
• 5 years of experience preferred.
• 1 year of leadership or management experience preferred.
• 8 years of software engineering experience developing enterprise applications using Java, Spring Boot, and microservices architecture.
• 3 years of direct experience leading or managing technical engineering teams, including delivery oversight and technical decision-making.
• Documented experience building, deploying, or supporting scalable applications within a major public cloud platform (e.g., GCP, AWS, or Azure).
• Strong experience developing RESTful APIs and integrating Microservices using synchronous and asynchronous communication patterns

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.