Senior Software Engineering Manager

Waystar•Louisville, KY

18h

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced and driven Sr. Software Engineer Manager to lead a high-performing team of software engineers and QA professionals. In this role, you will own delivery, quality, and the growth of your team while partnering closely with product and technology leadership to build the award-winning products we offer our clients. Our Engineering Managers are hands-on technical leaders who bring both strategic vision and the willingness to dig into the details alongside their team.

Requirements

10+ years of .NET and SQL Server experience
5+ years of experience leading and managing engineering teams and technology projects
Experience with unit testing, automated test frameworks, and CI/CD pipelines
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work in a very fast-paced environment & welcome change
Highly self-motivated
Ability to work both in team and solo environments
Experience building highly scalable software solutions
Subject Matter Expertise in at least one technical track
Demonstrated ability to lead, grow, and retain a team of 10+ engineers
Able to plan and initiate multi-year programs with cross-functional project teams
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience

Nice To Haves

N-Tier and SaaS development experience is preferred
Experience with Agile/Scrum or other iterative delivery frameworks
Prior experience as a people leader or engineering manager
Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
Background in healthcare technology, revenue cycle management, or claims processing

Responsibilities

Leads day-to-day delivery and operations for your engineering team, ensuring consistent execution and quality standards
Conducts People Operations responsibilities for all assigned team members, including performance reviews, disciplinary action, etc.
Plans and manages project timelines, resource allocation, and cross-team dependencies; owns delivery outcomes for all team initiatives
Motivates and develops team members through regular feedback, performance reviews, mentoring, and team building activities
Coaches engineers on technical and professional growth, providing clear pathways to advance into senior roles
Partners with Product Owners and technical stakeholders to define priorities, shape the roadmap, and ensure the team is resourced for current and future business needs
Works closely with peer Technology managers and key cross-functional stakeholders to align on priorities and drive cohesive outcomes
Collaborates with peer engineering managers to define and uphold quality standards, engineering best practices, and SDLC policies
Maintains strong technical depth to effectively guide architectural decisions and engineering trade-offs alongside Lead Engineers
Drives continuous improvement of engineering processes and practices within the team and across the broader Technology organization
Identifies and curates learning opportunities tailored to each team member's career goals and skill gaps
Provides direction and coaching to Lead Engineers, empowering them to mentor junior developers and scale team knowledge
Performs other duties as assigned

Benefits

Competitive total rewards (base salary + bonus, if applicable)
Customizable benefits package (3 medical plans with Health Saving Account company match)
We offer generous paid time off for our non-exempt team members, starting with 3 weeks + 13 paid holidays, including 2 personal floating holidays.
We also offer flexible time off for our exempt team members + 13 paid holidays
Paid parental leave (including maternity + paternity leave)
Education assistance opportunities and free LinkedIn Learning access
Free mental health and family planning programs, including adoption assistance and fertility support
401(K) program with company match
Pet insurance
Employee resource groups