Software Engineering Manager

Overview Emmes Group Building a better future for us all OptymEdge is a global leader in ophthalmic endpoint certification partnering with leading biopharma sponsors and CROs to ensure the quality and consistency of visual function data in clinical trials With a reputation built on scientific expertise operational excellence and global delivery we ve become a trusted name in advancing treatments for sight-threatening diseases As the field evolves so do we OptymEdge is expanding into technology-driven product development creating a new generation of platforms that redefine how ophthalmic data is captured analyzed and leveraged across the clinical trial lifecycle Our innovations span AI-powered imaging digital examiner certification and intelligent operational tools designed to anticipate trial needs streamline oversight and enhance decision-making This is a rare opportunity to help shape transformative technology at the intersection of science software and sight driving real-world impact in a field where every data point can influence patient vision Primary Purpose We re seeking an experienced and strategic Engineering Manager to lead and grow a multidisciplinary software team developing next-generation imaging and certification platforms for ophthalmic clinical trials You will own team execution product delivery architecture quality and cross-functional collaboration with product imaging science QA and clinical operations This is a leadership role that requires both technical depth and strong people management skills with the ability to scale a high-performing team and deliver mission-critical cloud-based solutions in a regulated environment Responsibilities Lead and manage a cross-functional team of frontend backend and imaging engineers delivering SaaS-based clinical applications Drive software architecture decisions ensuring secure scalable and maintainable systems aligned with clinical workflows and imaging needs Collaborate with product owners UX designers QA leads and DevOps to ensure timely high-quality product releases Establish and enforce engineering best practices coding standards and review protocols to ensure code quality and system performance Oversee sprint planning backlog management and agile delivery across multiple product lines Provide technical leadership on cloud-native frameworks AWS serverless image processing pipelines and AI ML integration Hire mentor and develop top engineering talent while fostering a culture of accountability innovation and continuous improvement Manage release timelines technical dependencies and system documentation for internal and external audits Engage with clinical and regulatory stakeholders to ensure solutions meet compliance requirements e g HIPAA 21 CFR Part 11 Identify risks and mitigation strategies proactively across architecture security and delivery Qualifications Bachelor s or Master s degree in Computer Science Engineering or a related field 10-12 years of experience in software engineering including 3 years in people management or tech leadership roles Proven track record delivering cloud-native web-based platforms in healthcare medtech or life sciences Strong understanding of frontend technologies ReactJS GraphQL backend systems Node js AWS Lambda and database architectures Aurora DynamoDB Experience overseeing imaging platforms or clinical tools is a strong plus Familiarity with modern DevOps practices CI CD containerization infrastructure-as-code Deep knowledge of data privacy security and regulatory frameworks in digital health Demonstrated ability to grow coach and retain engineering talent in a high-performance setting Strong execution mindset with a balance of strategic thinking and hands-on problem-solving Excellent communicator capable of aligning engineering outcomes with business and clinical goals Passion for building mission-driven software that improves clinical research and patient care Adaptive leader comfortable operating in ambiguity and scaling systems in a fast-paced environment CONNECT WITH US Follow us on Twitter - EmmesCRO Find us on LinkedIn - Emmes