Mpower Software Engineering Manager

Job Summary

Help shape the future of Medline's Mpower platform—building fast, modern experiences and leading a team that ships high-impact features with a strong product mindset. This role encompasses front-end development leadership, application implementation, upgrades, daily management, and ongoing maintenance of the Mpower ecosystem. The manager will drive stakeholder alignment, ensure application availability and performance, and lead a high-performing development team. The ideal candidate should have strong front-end development expertise, hands‑on management experience leading engineering teams, exceptional leadership and communication skills, and a keen understanding of leveraging modern web technologies to enhance productivity, user experience, and business efficiency.

• Provide leadership and direction to a team of front‑end and full‑stack developers responsible for building and maintaining the Mpower platform.
• Set clear goals, objectives, and performance expectations for the development team, with emphasis on code quality, delivery velocity, and user experience.
• Coach, mentor, and develop team members across front‑end technologies (React, Type Script) and supporting backend skills, enabling their professional growth.
• Oversee the planning, architecture, development, testing, and deployment of Mpower application features using React, Type Script, Python, and Java.
• Collaborate with product owners, business stakeholders, and cross‑functional teams to define application requirements, priorities, and build consensus on the Mpower roadmap.
• Establish and enforce development best practices, including code reviews, change management, release management, CI/CD pipelines, and technical documentation.
• Monitor Mpower application performance, availability, and scalability, taking proactive measures to optimize front‑end performance and minimize downtime.
• Manage relationships with technology vendors and third‑party service providers, including contract negotiations, service level agreements, and performance evaluations.
• Act as a liaison between the Mpower engineering team and the product management team, facilitating effective communication and translating business needs into technical solutions.
• Identify opportunities to enhance the Mpower platform or introduce new technologies and frameworks to drive innovation and business efficiency.
• Stay updated with industry trends, emerging front‑end technologies, and best practices in modern web application development.
• Collaborate with IT leadership to define and execute the Mpower technology roadmap, ensuring alignment with broader business objectives.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, encouraging innovative ideas, process enhancements, and adoption of modern development practices within the team.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or related field — or equivalent combination of training and experience.

• At least 3 years in a leadership/supervisory role with direct experience managing a front‑end development team.
• Demonstrated proficiency with React, Type Script, Python, and Java.
• Full‑stack development experience is a plus, with familiarity across both client‑side and server‑side technologies.

• Performed leadership roles in 1 or more technology projects involving modern web application development.
• Strong knowledge of front‑end architecture patterns, responsive design, and component‑based development frameworks.
• Knowledge of industry best practices pertaining to software design, development lifecycle, and application management.
• Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to inspire, motivate, and develop high‑performing engineering teams.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts to non‑technical stakeholders and drive alignment across teams.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a desire to collaborate with internal and external business/technical teams.
• Able to work in a fast‑paced environment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Some domestic and international travel may be…