CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield · 2 weeks ago
Software Engineering Manager - Developer Enablement & Integration Platform (Remote)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
$140K/yr - $259K/yr
5+ years expCareFirst BlueCross BlueShield is seeking a Software Engineering Manager to lead the development of their next-generation Integration Platform. The role involves driving the platform's strategy, overseeing resource planning, and fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration within the engineering team.
Health CareNon ProfitService Industry
No H1B
Responsibilities
Partner with architecture and product management to determine platform strategy, roadmap, target state technology
Define and lead the C4E vision, operating model, and roadmap for technology enablement, platform engineering, and integrations
Champion a culture of self-service, reusability, and automation across engineering and product teams
Drive adoption of internal developer platforms (IDPs), CI/CD pipelines, and cloud-native tooling
Lead the enablement of modern integration strategies (e.g., event-driven architecture, API-first design, microservices)
Oversee capacity and resource planning by effectively balancing internal team resources and vendor resources to ensure platform scalability, performance, and reliability
Evaluate and support vendor selection for technology and system implementors
Develop, manage, and optimize resource and technology budgets
Focus on stable platform operations, resolve incidents within defined SLAs, and continuously improve operational KPIs and processes
Ensure uptime, reliability, and performance while addressing technical issues and maintaining platform health
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and system demos for critical redesigns or new technology updates
Advise on technical solutions, high-level effort estimates, and alternatives for large portfolio epics
Oversee vendor code quality, ensure timely testing with appropriate test cases, and drive accountability for vendor deliverables
Collaborate with Product Manager to refine features, decompose epics, and track OKRs to support enterprise product strategy
Inspire and guide team members through coaching, mentorship, and by fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation
Establish clear goals, provide regular feedback, and foster an environment of accountability and excellence for team members
Support team growth through training, skill enhancement and opportunities for professional development
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field OR in lieu of a Bachelor's degree, an additional 4 years of relevant work experience is required in addition to the required work experience
5 years Related professional experience
1 year Supervisory experience or demonstrated progressive leadership experience
Strong knowledge of platform architecture and system design, skilled in cloud environments and event-driven systems
Strong verbal, written, and professional communication skills
Knowledge of Interoperability Standards (FHIR, CCDA, HL7)
Knowledgeable in OKR reporting and ITIL practices
Certified in API design and development
Experience in optimizing vendor and internal team resources
Experienced in asynchronous messaging (Apache Kafka, Kafka Streams) for distributed system interoperability
Skilled in Maven, Jenkins, SonarQube, and Artifactory for build automation and continuous delivery
Proficient in cloud technologies (Mulesoft, AWS, Azure), leveraging platform and infrastructure services for seamless integration
Competent in multi-threading, concurrency, and parallel processing in microservices
Strong production support experience with high-visibility SLAs, fostering cross-team collaboration
Knowledge of data platforms (Snowflake, Databricks, Fabric)
Effective Agile leader with excellent communication skills, driving iterative development with code reviews and project tracking (Bitbucket, Jira)
Strong knowledge of business processes, enabling the alignment of technical solutions with organizational goals and operational needs
Skilled in diagnosing and resolving technical platform issues
Ability to forecast capacity needs and allocate resources effectively
Knowledge of monitoring tools and performance metrics
Skilled in creative problem-solving and analytical thinking
Deep understanding of current system and product architectures used by the business
Proficiency in managing budgets for platform operations
Ability to influence and lead discussions without formal authority
Coach teams to identify and mitigate risks, reduce waste, and foster continuous improvement
Promote innovation and learning within teams
Drive a culture of collaboration and knowledge-sharing
Facilitate decision-making processes to ensure business objectives are met
Preferred
Skilled in leading ideation sessions and capturing requirements across teams
API Engineer Certification/API Design Associate Certified Developer
Azure Developer Associate (AZ-204)
ITIL Certification/API Design
Apache Kafka Certification
Knowledge of architecture dependency maps and OKR reporting
Advanced Degree
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package
Various incentive programs/plans
401k contribution programs/plans
Company
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
CareFirst. It’s not just our name. It’s our promise.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Ja'Ron Bridges
Interim President and Chief Executive Officer
Doba Parushev
Vice President, Healthworx Ventures
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