Sr. Software Engineering Manager
Job in
Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, 31199, USA
Listed on 2026-10-21
Listing for:
Waystar
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-10-21
Job specializations:
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Software Development
Software Project Mgr/ Lead, Cloud Engineer - Software, Software Architect, DevOps
Job Description & How to Apply Below
WHAT YOU'LL DOWHAT YOU'LL DOLead the day-to-day execution and operations of an engineering team, ensuring high-quality delivery, strong ownership, and predictable outcomes
Manage and support team members through all aspects of people leadership, including performance management, career development, and feedback
Partner closely with Product and Design to define priorities, shape roadmaps, and deliver customer-centric solutions aligned to business goals
Own delivery outcomes for your team—balancing speed, quality, and sustainability while managing dependencies and risks
Coach and develop engineers and technical leads, helping them grow both technically and professionally
Provide technical leadership by guiding architectural decisions, promoting sound engineering practices, and supporting design discussions across services and systems
Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence within the team Collaborate with peer engineering managers and cross-functional stakeholders to align on priorities and drive cohesive, scalable solutions
Champion modern engineering practices, including cloud-native development, observability, and automated testing
Ensure systems are reliable, scalable, and well-instrumented, with strong focus on performance and operational visibility
Support and evolve team processes, including Agile ceremonies, planning, and delivery practices
Empower Lead Engineers to mentor others, scale knowledge, and elevate technical execution across the teamWHAT YOU'LL NEEDWHAT YOU'LL NEED
10+ years of experience building and delivering software, with strong background in modern web applications and distributed systems5+ years of experience leading engineering teams, including direct people management responsibilities
Deep experience with cloud-native architectures and building scalable, resilient services
Strong experience with backend and API-driven systems (e.g., REST, GraphQL, event-driven architectures)
Experience working with modern frontend technologies (e.g., Type Script-based frameworks)
Hands-on experience with technologies such as Java/Spring, relational databases (e.g., Postgres), and distributed systems tools (e.g., Kafka, Redis)
Experience deploying and operating applications in cloud environments (preferably AWS), including containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
Familiarity with infrastructure as code and deployment tooling (e.g., Helm, Argo, Ansible)
Experience with observability and monitoring tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, Open Telemetry)
Strong understanding of CI/CD practices and automated testing strategies
Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence across technical and non-technical stakeholders
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment and drive clarity amid ambiguity
Proven ability to hire, grow, and retain high-performing engineering teams
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience PREFERRED SKILLSExperience building and operating SaaS platforms at scale
Familiarity with secure application design, identity, and access management (e.g., Okta)
Experience with modern UI frameworks (Vue.js preferred)
Background in healthcare…
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