Sr Mgr Software Engineering

Medline Industries, LP • Northbrook, IL

33d

About The Position

Medline Industries has an immediate opening for a highly experienced and motivated senior manager of Software Engineering to lead our team in modernizing our warehouse management system. As the Senior Manager of Software Engineering, you will be responsible for overseeing the design, development, and implementation of our modern warehouse management system. SENIOR DEVELOPMENT MANAGER – SOFTWARE ENGINEERING

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 12+ years of progressive software engineering experience, including 7+ years in engineering leadership roles.
• Proven track record leading modernization initiatives, including cloud migration and legacy system transformation.
• Strong expertise in Microsoft Azure cloud services, particularly in developing and deploying distributed applications using PaaS components.
• Solid hands-on experience and understanding of Java frameworks, microservices architecture, and scalable backend systems.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute technical strategy aligned with business goals.
• Experience managing agile teams, delivering complex projects using Scrum, SAFe, or similar frameworks.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with a collaborative mindset.
• Experience working with distributed engineering teams and vendor partners.

Nice To Haves

• Prior exposure to Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) or logistics technologies is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead a high-performing team of software engineers to deliver complex, enterprise-scale software solutions aligned with Medline’s modernization and digital transformation initiatives.
• Define and drive the technical strategy for modernizing legacy systems using cloud-native architectures, with a focus on Microsoft Azure and Java-based platforms.
• Develop and execute long-term engineering roadmaps that support business growth, scalability, and system resilience.
• Leverage Azure platform services, including but not limited to: Azure App Services, Azure Functions, API Management, Service Bus, Event Grid, Cosmos DB, Key Vault, Azure Monitor, Application Insights, and Azure DevOps.
• Guide the team in adopting and implementing Java frameworks and tools such as: Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, Hibernate, JUnit, Maven/Gradle, and RESTful API development.
• Apply strategic thinking to align engineering investments with business priorities, identify cost optimization opportunities, and evaluate emerging technologies.
• Own and manage the end-to-end software development lifecycle (SDLC) including architecture, design, coding, testing, release, and support.
• Champion engineering excellence through adoption of best practices in CI/CD, test automation, secure development, and clean code principles.
• Collaborate with product management, architecture, infrastructure, and security teams to align solutions with enterprise standards and regulatory requirements.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks, while proactively managing dependencies, timelines, and resourcing across multiple workstreams.
• Hire, mentor, and develop top engineering talent; establish clear goals, provide regular feedback, and promote a culture of accountability and continuous learning.
• Manage budgets, forecast resource needs, and ensure successful execution of large-scale programs within timelines and scope.

Benefits

• Medline Industries, LP, and its subsidiaries, offer a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.
• Our benefit package includes health insurance, life and disability, 401(k) contributions, paid time off, etc., for employees working 30 or more hours per week on average.
• For roles where employees work less than 30 hours per week, benefits include 401(k) contributions as well as access to the Employee Assistance Program, Employee Resource Groups and the Employee Service Corp.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees