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# Software Engineering Manager

- **Company:** Modernizing Medicine, Inc.
- **Location:** United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Automation of Tests, C Sharp (Programming Language), Cloud Engineering, Cyber Security, Continuous Integration, Identity and Access Management, OAuth, Object-Oriented Software Development, OpenID, Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), Single Sign-On, Software Engineering, Okta, Delivery Pipeline, Backend, Kubernetes, Terraform
- **Published:** October 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/a1955e54-2fab-4b9e-bee1-95a17aeb9172/software-engineering-manager

## About the Role

* Experience: 3+ years of engineering management experience leading backend or platform software development teams, backed by 5+ years of hands-on software development experience.
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 * Strong Technical & Architectural Foundation: Solid background in object-oriented language design and backend systems (experience in Java or C# is a strong plus). Must possess strong software architectural knowledge to guide design decisions and challenge technical approaches.
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 * Testing & CI/CD Literacy: Deep understanding of modern software testing methodologies, automated test frameworks, and modern CI/CD deployment workflows.
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 * Product Depth & Hands-On QA Mindset: Willingness to roll up your sleeves, learn the intricacies of our products, and actively engage in acceptance testing to maintain a high bar for release quality.
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 * Organizational Excellence: Exceptional track record of managing competing priorities, planning capacity, and keeping complex technical initiatives organized and on schedule.
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 * Fast Learner: Proven ability to rapidly ramp up on complex technical subdomains (such as identity protocols, authorization models, or security infrastructure).
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 * Communication & Collaboration: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of translating engineering updates to leadership and advocating for your team's needs.
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 * Experience with continuous process improvement informed by data, particularly using Kanban or Agile metrics.
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 * Proven track record of driving engineering teams to meet and exceed operational SLAs.
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 * Prior exposure to Identity & Access Management (IAM), OAuth 2.0, OIDC, SAML, or Keycloak environments.

## Description

We are seeking a Software Engineering Manager to lead a high-performing engineering team driving our enterprise Identity & Access Management (IAM) platform. In this role, you will balance technical leadership, team management, and operational execution-ensuring our central authentication, single sign-on (SSO), and infrastructure automation deliver high performance, strict SLA adherence, and bulletproof security., While a background in IAM or security infrastructure is a major advantage, we value strong technical fundamentals, deep architectural acumen, exceptional organization, and a fast-learning mindset above all. You will work closely with our Technical Product Owner and Staff Engineer, diving deep into our platform functionality, actively participating in acceptance testing, and ensuring high-quality software delivery.