[Remote] Manager, Software Engineering

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. LucyRx is an independent pharmacy benefits manager committed to transforming healthcare. They are hiring an Engineering Manager to oversee technical quality, execution discipline, and delivery for a full stack engineering team, while also managing people and processes.ResponsibilitiesSet and Enforce the Technical BarDefine, document, and enforce coding standards across Spring Boot (Java), React, and React Native, including structure, testing, error handling, observability, and securityLead pull‑request reviews with depth and intent. Reviews under your ownership should visibly improve the codebase—not simply approve changesDrive consistency across developers so “done” means the same thing regardless of author or locationPut the automation in place that backs the bar: linting, static analysis, CI quality gates, and test coverage thresholds that prevent regressions from reaching productionOwn Team Output and VelocityRun the day‑to‑day delivery cadence for a team of engineers. Ensure work is well‑scoped, prioritized, and progressingIdentify variance in velocity and quality across developers and close gaps through pairing, coaching, re‑scoping work, or direct performance conversationsOwn onboarding for new engineers, getting them productive in our Spring Boot, React, React Native stack—and our conventions—within their first 30 daysParticipate actively in hiring. You will inherit the engineers you help selectHands‑On Engineering LeadershipSpend a meaningful portion of your time (typically 30%+) writing production code, focusing on high‑leverage areas where standardization and quality have outsized impactPair with engineers on architectural decisions and complex modules. Your influence should be visible in the codebase—not just in process and meetingsModel effective and responsible use of AI coding tools (Copilot, Claude, etc.) in alignment with LucyRx’s enterprise AI usage policiesCross‑Team PartnershipPartner closely with the data engineering organization on application‑to‑data integration. Review and, when needed, credibly push back on PL/SQL design and query patternsWork with product, clinical operations, marketing, and finance stakeholders to translate requirements into clean, maintainable technical solutionsProactively surface risks, dependencies, and tradeoffs early. We do not want last‑week‑of‑the‑sprint surprisesSkillsBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a closely related field required10+ years of equivalent professional software engineering experience may be considered in lieu of a formal CS degree8+ years of senior-level software engineering experience with production systems built on Spring Boot (Java) and React; React Native experience requiredPrior experience leading or managing full-stack engineering teams, with concrete examples of raising code quality and improving delivery velocityProven player-coach background: recent hands-on coding (within the last 6–12 months) and a track record of developing engineers through direct coachingDeep experience using code reviews as a teaching and quality mechanism—not just a merge gateWorking knowledge of Oracle PL/SQL, sufficient to read, review, and collaborate effectively with database specialistsExperience onboarding engineers onto a non-trivial codebase and accelerating time to productivityComfort operating in regulated environments (HIPAA, SOC 2, or similar)Active, thoughtful use of AI coding tools, with clear judgment on where they help, where they hurt, and how to govern their use across a teamCloud and DevOps fluency on Azure (AKS, Azure DevOps, Log Analytics)Backend: Java 11+, Spring Boot (Data, MVC, Security)Frontend: React (preferred) or Angular 12+, including state management and responsive designDatabase: Advanced PL/SQL (procedures, functions, performance tuning)Tooling: Git, Maven/Gradle, CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps, Jenkins)Experience in healthcare, PBM, payer, financial services, or other highly regulated industriesExperience integrating new hires during periods of growth or organizational changeOracle Certified Professional (PL/SQL)Azure or AWS Developer CertificationJava SE Programmer CertificationCompany OverviewLucyRx is an independent, next-generation pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) that is transforming prescription care. It was founded in 2023, and is headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is https://lucyrx.com.