Sr. Manager, Software Engineering – Developer & Performance Optimization; Remote

Position: Sr. Manager, Software Engineering – Developer Experience & Performance Optimization (Remote)

Sr. Manager, Software Engineering – Developer Experience & Performance Optimization (Remote)

We believe in finding the best talent! While some roles are based at one of our office locations, remote roles can sit in any of the following states: AL, AZ, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, MI, MN, MO, NC, NE, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA and WV. Remote status and role locations are subject to change. Relocation is not provided.

Employees within a 90-minute radius of our Oak Brook, IL headquarters are required to adhere to the company in-office work guidelines of 4 days per month minimum from 10 am to 2 pm (1 of the 4 days must be a Monday or Friday). This requirement does not apply to support specialist positions.

Take the next step in your journey at Inspira Financial. You will help businesses and individuals thrive today, tomorrow, and into retirement. Become part of a company that is people centric and client obsessed in every interaction; a community of forward-thinking individuals focused on driving results to deliver our mission with an unwavering commitment to integrity. Join us as we strengthen and simplify the health and wealth journey—relentlessly pursuing better outcomes for all.

Job Summary & Responsibilities

We are seeking a Sr. Manager, Software Engineering who will lead the strategy, design, and execution of Developer Experience and Performance Testing and Optimization within our engineering teams. This role will oversee multiple agile development teams, ensuring scalable, high-performing software solutions while fostering a developer-centric environment. This role embraces a customer‑centric approach to technical product management, where engineers are the customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of platform infrastructure and services supporting Developer Experience, performance engineering, and testing automation.
• Develop and maintain roadmaps and architectures, ensuring reliability, scalability, and security of developer tooling and infrastructure.
• Champion CI/CD pipelines, performance monitoring, and logging frameworks to drive development efficiency.
• Apply deep expertise in cloud computing, containerization, and infrastructure‑as‑code tools to optimize engineering workflows.
• Define and implement benchmarks and quality measures for system performance and developer efficiency.
• Mentor junior engineers, fostering a culture of knowledge‑sharing and continuous learning.

Collaboration & Engineering Enablement

• Partner with product owners, developers, and stakeholders to identify opportunities for automation and optimization.
• Ensure seamless integration of developer workflows, aligning tools, best practices, and automation strategies across teams.
• Effectively communicate technical concepts to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement within the Developer Experience team, reducing friction in development processes.

Problem Solving & Performance Optimization

• Proactively identify and resolve bottlenecks, ensuring minimal downtime and optimal performance.
• Build and maintain robust monitoring and alerting systems to track and optimize performance.
• Conduct root cause analysis for critical issues, implementing long-term solutions to enhance reliability.
• Champion test automation strategies to accelerate delivery while maintaining high‑quality standards.

Tools & Technologies

• Cloud Platforms:
  Azure Cloud
• Development & Dev Ops:
  Azure Dev Ops, Terraform, Ansible
• Containerization & Orchestration:
  Docker, Kubernetes
• Databases & Messaging: MS SQL Server, Mongo
  
  DB, RabbitMQ
• Programming & Frameworks:
  Python, React, .NET, Mule Soft
• AI & Productivity Tools: MS Copilot
• Enterprise & Monitoring:
  Salesforce, Datadog, Fresh Service, Abacus
• Open Source & Custom Solutions:
  Backstage and other open‑source tools supporting performance optimization

Preferred Qualifications

• 3-5 years of leadership experience in software engineering, developer tooling, or platform optimization.
• 7-10 years of experience in software development, Dev Ops, and software quality assurance.
• Master’s degree preferred in Computer Science, Engineering, or related fields.
• Certifications in Agile, Cloud Platforms, Dev Ops, and automation technologies a plus.

Other Requirements

• Infrequent travel (5%)
• Ability to provide personal transportation as needed
• Ability to work overtime when necessary
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer

Pay Range

$133,000-$160,000 per year

Compensation & Benefits

The compensation for this position will vary depending on factors such as your location, skills and experience. The compensation package may also include incentive and bonus opportunities.

Inspira provides industry‑leading benefits including, but not limited to: healthcare, 401K savings plan, company holidays, paid time off, parental leave and an employee assistance program.

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

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