Manager, Senior Software Engineer

Are you looking for an opportunity to use your IT skills to truly change the world for the better?  We are the leading non-profit organization that is redesigning the tools that enable public health agencies to do their jobs.  We need committed, mission-driven technologists to help us build the next generation of public health tools for our Public Health Systems department.  Public Health Systems advances population health management and healthcare delivery through the development of public health IT systems, health information exchange and interoperability solutions. We work with State and Federal government agencies to build and develop software that impacts people's lives.   

In this role, you will have the opportunity to help Altarum modernize the public health infrastructure and make a difference in your community. Our Public Health Systems department's efforts range from building the next generation technology in disease surveillance to optimizing data standards and system integrations to improve the coordination and delivery of healthcare for patients.  You’ll work in an Agile environment alongside a team of Software Developers, Business Analysts, and Public Health Analysts.  

• Hands-on development and maintenance of web-based applications. 
• Acts as a supervisor or provides guidance to a team of software engineers / developers. 
• Work with a software engineers and analysts in developing systems that meet all technical and business requirements. 
• Design highly scalable software solutions to improve functionality and system longevity. 
• Lead a technical team and set development process practices and expectations. 
• Use extensive industry experience to guide and lead organization goals. 
• Able to effectively communicate with business leaders and stakeholders. 
• Experience in developing prototypes of new concepts and technologies. 
• Experience in software development methodologies and standards, test-driven development, data analysis, and reporting. 
• While maintainingcurrent production code, you must demonstrate a willingness to step into new roles and learnnew technologies quickly. 
• Be innovative and share ideas as we evaluate new or alternative data processing techniques to determine their usefulness in meeting project needs and deadlines. 
• Stay current with new technologies, including tools, components, and frameworks. 

• BS or MS degree in computer science or equivalent years of relevant work experience.
• 7+  years of experience working on web-based applications such as Drupal or WordPress, strong knowledge of Object Orientated Programming, and experience with multiple database and networking technologies.
• Ability to manage a team of software engineers / developers.
• Strong fundamentals and experience with PHP, JavaScript, SASS/LESS, JSON and XML.
• Experience architecting/developing web applications using micro service architecture.
• Technical development experience with REST/SOAP web services.
• Basic knowledge of how modern JavaScript frameworks like VUE, React and Angular2 communicate with the back-end server.
• Experience with modern SDLC tools - Git, JIRA, Artifactory, Jenkins/TeamCity, OpenShift, Gradle
• Strong experience in following and adhering to security standards and best practices throughout the software development lifecycle
• Expert level experience with CI/CD pipeline integrations and processes
• Self-motivated, enthusiastic, and a quick learner. You should have a broad base of software development experience, and be interested in continuing to grow technically via hands on experience and learning
• Comfortable working with multiple teams, dispersed nationally, and remote.
• Excellent written and verbal communication at both the business and technical level.  

• Master’s level-degree, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience 
• Prior experience as a manager with a team of direct reports 
• Enjoys working with a large team and to help develop technical coding standards 
• Experience using cloud-based servers like AWS 
• Experience in responsive development framework including WCAG and 508 accessibility standards 

Altarum is a nonprofit organization focused on improving the health of individuals with fewer financial resources and populations disenfranchised by the health care system.  We work primarily on behalf of federal and state governments to design and implement solutions that achieve measurable results.  We combine our expertise in public health and health care delivery with technology development and implementation, practice transformation, training and technical assistance, quality improvement, data analytics, and applied research and evaluation. Our innovative solutions and proven processes lead to better value and health for all.  

Altarum is an equal opportunity employer that provides employment and opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.