Job Title: Sr. Software Engineering Manager/Coach

Company Name: Speridian Technologies

Job Details: RemoteFull,Time

Job Url: https://hiring.cafe/viewjob/c8kw1phmuwj2bdzf

Job Description: Posted 6mo agoSr. Software Engineering Manager/Coach@ Speridian TechnologiesView All JobsWebsiteSacramento, California, United StatesRemoteFull TimeResponsibilities:Lead architecture, Own budget, Manage teamRequirements Summary:Proven track record leading engineering teams, budget ownership, and delivering scalable software; strong cloud, DevOps, and architectural skills.Technical Tools Mentioned:Programming languages, Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP), Microservices, APIs, Distributed systems, DevOps, CI/CD, Monitoring and observability, Data modeling, Database design
Speridian Technologies is recruiting for a Sr. Software Engineering Manager/Coach for our State of California Client, the Department of Healthcare Services, Behavioral Health. This person will be part of a long-term, fully budgeted, state-of-the-art, extremely vast technical modernization project working with a variety of cross-functional teams and stakeholders.This is a remote role; however, there will be meetings in the Sacramento area several times a year.  Candidates are expected to work business hours, Monday-Friday, Pacific Time Zone.Join DHCS’s Behavioral Health Transformation: Where Purpose Meets InnovationLocation: RemoteDepartment: Department of Healthcare Services (DHCS), Behavioral Health Transformation (BHT)Commitment: Full-Time Consultant (W2 employee of Speridian or 1099/IC for Speridian) Why DHCS?At DHCS we are leading a transformative journey in Behavioral Health, reshaping systems and services to ensure better outcomes for communities across California. Our Behavioral Health transformation initiative is more than a project—it’s a movement to make California a leader in accessible, high-quality health services. We’re setting the stage for a new era of government services built on agile methodologies, cutting-edge technology, continuous improvement, and a relentless commitment to serving the public good.At DHCS, we’re looking for innovators who are passionate about purposeful work and excited by the opportunity to drive lasting change through innovative solutions.Our core values are what make us successful and define the impact we have on the DHCS program and California’s citizens. Partnership:  Respect Other, Practice Empathy, Earn TrustOwnership:   Take Accountability, Show Reliability, Act with IntegrityGrit:  Bring Passion, Exhibit Perseverance, Demonstrate ResilienceValue:  Drive Outcomes, Maximize Impact, Keep ImprovingAre you ready to transform how government delivers technology to millions of Californians? Join the Department of Healthcare Services (DHCS) as a Senior Engineering Manager, where you'll lead the charge in modernizing critical healthcare systems that directly impact the lives of our state's most vulnerable populations.As a Senior Engineering Manager, you'll command a team of engineers building next-generation platforms that process billions in healthcare transactions and serve millions of residents daily. This isn't maintaining legacy systems – this is architecting the future of government technology with modern cloud-native solutions, microservices, and cutting-edge DevOps practices. Your technical decisions will directly influence healthcare outcomes for real people, making government work at the speed of Silicon Valley while maintaining the stability of mission-critical infrastructure.DHCS offers a unique opportunity to apply private-sector engineering excellence to public-sector impact at unprecedented scale. You'll have the autonomy to build your team, shape technical strategy, and drive measurable business outcomes with full P&L ownership. Our remote-first culture emphasizes results over process, and your leadership will be instrumental in setting new standards for what government technology can achieve.We're seeking a technical leader who combines deep engineering expertise with business acumen – someone who can debate system architecture with principal engineers while articulating ROI to executives, and who believes that government technology should be as innovative and user-centric as the best consumer products.Responsibilities & Outcomes1. Technical Leadership & ArchitectureDrive technical strategy and architecture decisions for team's domainConduct architecture reviews and ensure alignment with enterprise standardsChampion engineering best practices including code quality, testing, and documentationMake critical technical trade-off decisions balancing delivery speed with technical sustainabilityOutcome: Teams deliver technically sound solutions that scale and maintain long-term viability2. Business Ownership & Financial AccountabilityOwn business metrics and ROI for engineering investments within team's domainDevelop and track cost-benefit analyses for technical initiatives and architectural decisionsManage team budget including contractor costs, tooling, and infrastructure spendTranslate engineering work into business value and financial impact for stakeholdersDrive efficiency improvements that reduce operational costs while maintaining qualityOutcome: Engineering decisions driven by business value with clear ROI and financial accountability3. People Management & DevelopmentManage, mentor, and develop a team of 10-20 software engineersConduct regular 1:1s focused on career development and performanceExecute performance management including promotions, improvement plans, and difficult conversationsBuild diverse, inclusive teams through thoughtful hiring and team compositionOutcome: High-performing teams with strong retention, clear growth paths, and engaged engineers4. Engineering Excellence & QualityEstablish and maintain engineering standards for code quality, testing, and operationsDrive continuous improvement in development practices and toolingEnsure appropriate technical debt management and remediationImplement metrics and monitoring for system reliability and performanceOutcome: Consistent delivery of high-quality, reliable software with reduced production incidents5. Cross-functional PartnershipPartner with Delivery Manager on execution and timeline managementCollaborate with Product Management on technical feasibility and solution designWork with other engineering teams on integration points and shared infrastructureCommunicate technical concepts and trade-offs to non-technical stakeholdersOutcome: Strong partnerships enabling smooth delivery and aligned technical decisions6. Talent Strategy & Team BuildingLead technical interviews and hiring decisions for engineering rolesDevelop team skills through mentoring, training, and stretch assignmentsIdentify and cultivate future technical leadersBuild team culture emphasizing ownership, innovation, and continuous learningOutcome: Strong talent pipeline with engineers growing into senior and leadership rolesRequired QualificationsProven track record managing engineering teams of 20+ membersExperience owning P&L or budget responsibility for technical teams or productsDemonstrated ability to connect engineering work to business outcomes and ROIExperience building and shipping production software systems at scaleStrong background in modern software development practices and cloud technologiesDemonstrated ability to make architectural decisions and technical trade-offsExperience with full software development lifecycle from design through operationsTrack record of developing engineers and building strong engineering culturesBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experienceTechnical Languages & Frameworks: Proficiency in multiple programming languages and modern frameworksCloud & Infrastructure: Experience with AWS/Azure/GCP and infrastructure as codeArchitecture: Microservices, APIs, distributed systems, and system designDevOps: CI/CD pipelines, monitoring, observability, and automationData: Database design, data modeling, and performance optimizationBusiness & FinancialFinancial Management: Budget ownership, cost optimization, and ROI analysisBusiness Metrics: Defining and tracking KPIs that connect to business outcomesValue Communication: Articulating technical investments in business termsResource Planning: Capacity planning and resource allocation based on business prioritiesVendor Management: Evaluating and managing third-party tools and servicesLeadershipPeople Management: Performance management, career development, and difficult conversationsTeam Building: Hiring, onboarding, and creating inclusive team environmentsCommunication: Technical and non-technical stakeholder managementDecision Making: Data-driven decisions balancing multiple constraintsStrategic Thinking: Aligning team efforts with organizational goalsChange Management: Leading teams through technical and organizational changesGeneralProblem-Solving: Complex technical and organizational challenge resolutionCollaboration: Working effectively with Product, Design, and other functionsMentorship: Developing junior and senior engineersProcess Improvement: Identifying and implementing efficiency improvementsBusiness Acumen: Understanding business context and impact of technical decisionsInterview Process:Recruiter Call and then:Codility AssessmentInterview Panel- 4 interviews (People Management & Communication)(Culture) (Technical) (Executive & Critical Thinking)A little bit more about us and why you might want to join us: We work within government, for government—but we don’t work like government.We’re agile in practice and philosophy.We’re purpose-driven and outcome-obsessed.We’re modernizing behavioral health technology in California—including addressing overdose, suicide, and the crises that leave people on the streets.We’re honest about the challenges—state government is bureaucratic, and we can't match most tech salaries. But here’s what we can offer:Purpose that mattersTeammates who care deeplyWork-life balance (no nights, weekends, or burnout)Fully remote workWe're not just changing systems—we're changing how government worksSperidian is an EEO employer