Senior Manager, Software Engineering - Remote

UnitedHealth Group•Eden Prairie, MN

9h•$112,700 - $193,200•Remote

About The Position

The Sr. Manager, Software Engineering is both a technology and people leader, accountable for engineering operational excellence, system ownership, and delivery outcomes across 3-8 feature teams. Software Engineering applies disciplined engineering practices to the design, development, testing, deployment, and operation of software systems. Our leaders in this space are responsible for building quality into every outcome, ensuring teams take full ownership of the systems they build and the customer outcomes those systems enable. This role exists to: Drive accountability for the platforms, services, and customer experiences owned by the teams Ensure engineering excellence, predictability, and quality in delivery Foster solid ownership from every engineer for the code they write and the systems they operate You will lead teams operating in a hybrid delivery model-planning work against fixed requirements and deadlines while executing through Agile principles. You will balance execution with mentorship, helping teams and leaders navigate digital and organizational transformation. This role requires a leader who can set clear expectations, hold teams accountable, and remove obstacles-while empowering engineers to own outcomes end-to-end. Key Leadership Expectations Company-level thought leader in engineering practices and delivery excellence Recognized functional subject matter expert Applies a broad business lens to technical decision-making Trusted advisor and resource to senior leadership Develops and applies forward-looking approaches aligned to emerging industry and technology trends

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field or 6+ years of equivalent experience
4+ years leading multi-team engineering organizations
2+ years of experience working with cloud networking principles
Hands-on experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
Hands-on experience building modern web applications and RESTful services
Experience applying Domain-Driven Design (DDD) and Event-Driven Architecture (EDA)
Experience with microservices architectures
Experience working in Agile environments
Experience defining and owning multi-year technology roadmaps
Knowledge of networking and internet protocols
Solid knowledge of integration technologies, middleware, and protocols
Solid understanding of SOLID design principles
Understanding of encryption, PKI, and OWASP security principles
Familiarity with DevOps tooling and practices
Proficiency in modern development languages (e.g., .NET, Angular)
Deep expertise in Agile and DevOps methodologies
Demonstrated ability to lead through other leaders
Proven ability to build solid relationships with business leaders
Proven success leading application modernization and rationalization initiatives
Proven solid strategic thinking with an enterprise-level perspective
Proven track record delivering large-scale, high-transaction digital platforms
Proven solid application of architecture and engineering practices to drive measurable business value
Proven ability to influence in a complex, matrixed, global environment
Proven consistent execution excellence-setting clear goals and delivering results amid competing priorities
Proven to foster a culture of ownership, accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement
Proven exceptional collaboration, influence, problem-solving, and negotiation skills
Ability to travel up to 10%
United States Citizenship
If you are offered this position, you will be required to provide extensive personal information to obtain and maintain a suitability or determination of eligibility for a Confidential/Secret or Top Secret security clearance as a condition of your employment

Nice To Haves

Azure certifications
2+ years of full-stack development experience
Demonstrated strength in 3+ of the following areas: Modern JavaScript frameworks (Angular, React, etc.), Container deployment and orchestration across environments, CI/CD pipelines and test automation, Advanced deployment strategies (Blue/Green, Canary, Rolling), Relational databases (MS SQL, PostgreSQL, etc.), REST-based API development, Infrastructure as Code (Terraform), Cloud-native development (Azure, AWS, GCP), Configuration management (Chef, Puppet, Ansible), FedRAMP and NIST SP 800-53 compliance, Enterprise content and workflow platforms, Government contracting experience

Responsibilities

Partner with product, business, and technology leaders to understand business strategy, vision, and priorities
Lead multiple engineering teams, driving accountability for delivery, quality, and system ownership
Ensure teams are working on the highest-priority initiatives aligned to business outcomes
Serve as the technical owner and decision maker for platforms, portals, and systems within your scope
Partner with Product Owners, Architects, and teams to address vulnerabilities, incidents, and remediation efforts
Implement and mature Agile and DevOps practices, including automation and continuous improvement
Actively participate in product-area events (Daily Scrum, Refinement, Sprint Reviews, Retrospectives)
Use data and metrics to improve predictability, quality, and operational performance
Identify skill gaps within teams and align upskilling efforts to organizational priorities
Conduct regular 1:1s and quarterly check-ins, reinforcing accountability, growth, and performance expectations
Provide a high-quality onboarding experience covering team norms, systems, tools, and delivery practices
Ensure adherence to and continuous improvement of SDLC standards and policies
Partner with Scrum Masters and the Delivery Manager to drive team performance, ensuring continuous progress toward high-performing teams. This includes supporting both full-time and contracted resources and collaborating with Resource Partner (Vendor) Management on performance management as needed
Stay current with modern technologies and enterprise systems; actively share knowledge with peers
Mentor leaders and engineers in building solid business partnerships and leading through change