Software Development Manager 

Bangalore, India 

About HealthEdge 

HealthEdge is a leading healthcare technology company transforming how healthcare payers manage medical costs, combat fraud and abuse, and deliver exceptional member experiences. Our Payment Integrity and Source platforms power cost savings programs for innovative health plans across the United States, processing billions of dollars in claims and serving millions of healthcare consumers. 

As a trusted partner to forward-thinking payers, we combine deep healthcare domain expertise with cutting-edge technology to solve the industry's most challenging problems. Our solutions identify improper payments, reduce fraud, optimize medical cost management, and ultimately make healthcare more efficient and affordable. 

The Opportunity 

We are experiencing unprecedented growth and embarking on a transformative journey to modernize our technology infrastructure through a comprehensive AWS cloud migration. As part of our strategic expansion, we are building world-class engineering teams in Bangalore that will become a cornerstone of our global development organization. 

This is an exceptional opportunity to join HealthEdge as a founding Software Development Manager in Bangalore, where you'll play a pivotal role in building and scaling high-performing engineering teams during a period of rapid technological transformation. You'll have the unique opportunity to shape team culture, establish engineering practices, and directly influence the technical direction of critical healthcare platforms while developing talented engineers and contributing to our mission of improving healthcare affordability. 

Role Summary 

The Software Development Manager will lead agile, cross-functional development teams in designing, building, and delivering innovative solutions for our Payment Accountability and Source platforms. This is a hands-on leadership role that combines people management with technical depth, requiring someone who can develop talent, drive execution, and maintain strong technical credibility with their teams. 

You will partner closely with Product Owners, architects, and stakeholders to translate business objectives into technical solutions while fostering a culture of accountability, quality, and continuous improvement. Success in this role requires strong technical leadership, exceptional people management skills, data-driven decision-making abilities, customer empathy, and comfort working in ambiguous, fast-paced environments. 

Key Responsibilities 

Team Leadership & Development: 

• Build, lead, and develop a core team of software engineers (senior developers, mid-level developers, and junior team members) 

• Recruit, interview, and hire top engineering talent aligned with our technical needs and cultural values 

• Coach and evaluate employee performance through regular 1:1s, performance reviews, and continuous feedback 

• Set clear expectations and goals for team and individual contributors aligned with organizational objectives 

• Mentor and motivate team members to drive professional growth, technical skill development, and career progression 

• Foster a culture of accountability, quality, collaboration, and psychological safety 

• Lead by example in demonstrating our engineering values and promoting best practices 

Technical Leadership & Execution: 

• Manage all phases of the software development lifecycle from planning through production support 

• Collaborate with Product Owners, architects, and business stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into actionable technical specifications 

• Oversee technical design decisions, architecture discussions, and code reviews to ensure quality and maintainability 

• Champion and implement software engineering best practices including code quality standards, testing strategies, and deployment processes 

• Drive product and technology innovation while managing technical trade-offs and priorities 

• Provide active technical guidance through code reviews, architecture discussions, and problem-solving sessions 

• Identify and address technical debt, performance issues, and scalability challenges proactively 

Delivery & Operations Management: 

• Develop and track development metrics relevant to agile delivery and continuous improvement 

• Use data to drive decisions, identify trends, and improve team productivity and delivery predictability 

• Partner with Project Managers and Scrum Masters to develop project schedules and resource allocation models 

• Manage stakeholder communication, expectation setting, and risk mitigation strategies 

• Ensure successful sprint planning, backlog grooming, retrospectives, and other agile ceremonies 

• Remove blockers and enable team productivity through problem-solving and escalation when necessary 

• Collaborate with QA, DevOps, and support teams to ensure smooth releases and production stability 

Required Qualifications 

Education & Experience: 

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent practical experience 

• 5+ years of professional software development experience building enterprise-scale applications 

• 3+ years of experience in a managerial or technical leadership role with direct reports 

• Proven track record of building and developing high-performing engineering teams 

Technical Background: 

• Strong hands-on experience with .NET Framework and .NET Core/5+ using C# 

• Experience with modern JavaScript frameworks including AngularJS, Angular, and React (understanding all three is important as we transition our stack) 

• Solid understanding of SQL Server development including stored procedures, functions, optimization, and database design 

• Experience designing and implementing large-scale, distributed, highly available enterprise applications 

• Knowledge of microservices architecture, RESTful APIs, and message-based systems 

• Familiarity with cloud platforms, particularly AWS services and cloud-native development 

• Understanding of unit testing frameworks (xUnit or equivalent) and quality assurance practices 

Management & Leadership Skills: 

• Outstanding project management, collaboration, and stakeholder communication skills 

• Strong analytical skills with ability to identify root causes and drive resolution 

• Bias for action with ability to unblock teams and drive results without constant escalation 

• Comfort level with challenging the status quo and driving process improvements 

• Ability to thrive in ambiguous situations and make informed decisions with incomplete information 

• Customer empathy and focus on delivering value to end users 

• Data-driven mindset with experience using metrics to improve team performance and delivery 

Preferred Skills & Experience 

• AWS cloud architecture and services (EC2, RDS, Lambda, S3, ECS, CloudWatch) - critical for our ongoing migration 

• Experience with cloud migration projects and DevOps practices 

• Experience managing or collaborating with SDETs and QA automation teams 

• Knowledge of test automation frameworks and strategies (Selenium, Playwright, Cypress) 

• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines, automated testing integration, and quality gates 

• Familiarity with test management tools (Jira, Zephyr Scale, TestRail) and QA metrics 

• Microsoft Fabric, Azure platform, or other big data technologies 

• Power BI or similar business intelligence and analytics tools 

• Elasticsearch, Redis, and other performance optimization technologies 

• Kafka protocol messaging systems (RedPanda, Kafka) for event-driven architectures 

• Container orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes) and Infrastructure as Code 

• Experience in agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and scaling agile practices 

• Healthcare domain knowledge, HIPAA compliance, or regulated industry experience 

• Experience managing distributed or remote teams across time zones 

What Success Looks Like 

In the first 6 months, you will: 

• Build strong relationships with your team, peers, and stakeholders across the organization 

• Establish team rituals, processes, and metrics that drive accountability and continuous improvement 

• Successfully deliver features and maintain existing products with your team 

• Identify high-impact improvement opportunities in technology, processes, and team dynamics 

In the first year, you will: 

• Grow your team through strategic hiring and development of existing talent 

• Drive measurable improvements in team velocity, quality, and technical excellence 

• Successfully contribute to AWS migration efforts and technology modernization initiatives 

• Build a culture of innovation, accountability, and customer focus within your team 

• Become a trusted partner to product, architecture, and leadership teams 

Supervisory Responsibilities 

This is a direct people management position with supervisory responsibilities. You will manage cross-functional engineering teams working in a complex technical landscape, with accountability for hiring, developing, and retaining talented engineers. You will be responsible for the overall success of both the team collectively and individuals on your team. We expect you to foster a culture of accountability and excellence while using data to drive decisions and improve delivery. Your leadership will be instrumental in building HealthEdge's engineering presence in Bangalore. 

Why Join HealthEdge 

• Mission-Driven Impact: Lead teams building technology that makes healthcare more affordable and accessible for millions 

• Founding Team Member: Help establish engineering excellence in Bangalore during our expansion phase 

• Technical Transformation: Lead teams through AWS migration and technology modernization 

• Career Growth: Rapid expansion creates opportunities for increased scope and leadership advancement 

• Build Your Team: Recruit, hire, and develop talented engineers aligned with your vision 

• Modern Technology: Work with cutting-edge cloud platforms, frameworks, and enterprise systems 

• Innovation Culture: We value data-driven decision making, continuous improvement, and creative problem-solving 

• Global Collaboration: Partner with world-class engineering and product teams across multiple locations 

• Leadership Development: Access to mentorship, training, and resources to grow as a leader 

Location 

This position is based in our Bangalore, India office. We believe in the power of in-person collaboration for building strong teams and culture while supporting flexible work arrangements to promote work-life balance. 

HealthEdge is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.