Engineering Manager, API & Integration Platforms (Remote) - 1776

Location: Remote in the US only
Position Type: Full-Time
Compensation: $132K - $174K + bonus + equity compensation + sign on bonus
Visa Sponsorship: Applicant must be able to work for any employer without needing a work visa as we or our client are unable to sponsor or transfer any visa sponsorship at this time.

Overview
We are seeking a hands-on Engineering Manager to lead the design, development, and delivery of production-grade APIs, integrations, and AI/ML-enabled services. This role serves as the technical anchor for the API & Integration Platforms team—balancing leadership with active engineering contributions.

The ideal candidate will drive architecture, mentor engineers, build proof of concepts, and ensure systems are secure, compliant, scalable, and high-performing—particularly within healthcare-focused environments.

What Makes This Role Unique

Acts as a hands-on technical leader, not just a people manager
Directly influences secure, compliant systems impacting real-world outcomes
Operates at the intersection of healthcare standards, engineering rigor, and innovation

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership & Engineering

Lead end-to-end architecture and development of APIs, microservices, and integration pipelines
Contribute directly to code, system design, and troubleshooting complex issues
Perform code reviews and uphold engineering best practices
Build scalable, cloud-native solutions using Azure, Docker, and Kubernetes

AI, Automation & MLOps

Implement MLOps practices for model deployment, monitoring, and lifecycle management
Develop proof of concepts (PoCs) to validate new technologies and AI-driven solutions

Team Leadership & Mentorship

Lead and mentor a team of engineers, fostering ownership and continuous improvement
Serve as the escalation point for technical challenges and guide solution delivery

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Partner with Product, Architecture, Cloud, and Security teams to define integration strategies
Translate complex technical concepts into clear communication for stakeholders

Security & Compliance

Ensure alignment with healthcare standards including HIPAA and PHI/PII requirements
Apply interoperability standards such as FHIR, HL7, and EDI where applicable

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a related field (Master’s preferred)
8+ years of software engineering experience
3+ years in a senior or leadership engineering role
2+ years of hands-on experience with AI/ML or related integration frameworks
Strong experience with Python and/or Node.js for API development
Proficiency with Microsoft Azure ecosystem
Experience designing REST/GraphQL APIs, microservices, and event-driven systems
Knowledge of authentication/authorization (OAuth2, JWT, Entra ID)
Familiarity with MLOps tools (Azure ML, MLflow, Databricks)
Experience with healthcare interoperability standards (FHIR, HL7, EDI) strongly preferred
Prior experience in healthcare or API-heavy environments required

What We’re Looking For

Strong technical leadership with a hands-on mindset
Experience building and scaling AI/ML-enabled systems
Deep understanding of cloud architecture and modern API ecosystems
Ability to operate in a high-compliance, healthcare-driven environment