Engineering Manager

Job Description

At athenahealth, the Internal Developer Platform team is dedicated to revolutionizing the developer experience by modernizing our technology stack, enhancing our internal developer platform developer experience and productivity, and building cutting-edge capabilities to accelerate software delivery. We are seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead the Front-End Framework team. Job Responsibilities: Lead and mentor a team of developers, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. Oversee the development and evolution of our front-end framework suit of products, ensuring it meets the needs of product developers and aligns with business goals. Define and promote frontend development standards, best practices, and coding conventions across the organization. Work with product managers, stakeholders, and other teams to align on project goals and deliverables. Ensure effective communication and manage stakeholder expectations. Manage project timelines, deliverables, and resource allocation to ensure successful project execution. Facilitate technical design discussions and ensure the production of accurate, unambiguous technical design specifications. Drive modernization efforts by integrating cutting-edge technologies like Vite, Rollup, and Import Maps. Ensure high-quality software delivery by adhering to athena's policies, latest and emerging trends and technologies. Conduct performance reviews, provide constructive feedback, and support the professional development of team members. Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Champion a culture of quality, innovation and continuous improvement Typical Qualifications: 10+ years of commercial software development experience, with a strong background in leading engineering teams. Significant experience in front-end development, preferably with modern JavaScript frameworks like Reactjs, Vite, Rollup, Vue. Robust knowledge of Typescript, React, Node.js, and best practices in software development. Experience with AWS services such as CloudFront, Lambda, CloudWatch, and S3. Familiarity with observability frameworks for front-end applications. Experience in developing and supporting complex Single Page Applications (SPAs). Knowledge of distributed systems and micro services architecture. Proven experience in front-end performance tuning and best practices. Full-stack development experience is a plus. Strong understanding of Agile SDLC practices, including unit and integration testing, design and code reviews, and documentation. Experience with DevOps principles and CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, Git, Bitbucket. Strong communication skills to work across geographies, with a record of engineering achievement, code ownership, and customer orientation. Proven mentoring and coaching skills that encourage growth for junior team members. Track record of designing and delivering cloud-based products, modules, and services. Proven ability to implement and adopt new technologies and methodologies.