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Sr. Software Engineering Manager/Coach
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Overview
Speridian Technologies is recruiting for a Sr. Software Engineering Manager/Coach for our State of California client, the Department of Healthcare Services, Behavioral Health. This remote role includes occasional in-person meetings in the Sacramento area and requires working business hours, Monday–Friday, Pacific Time. Join DHCS’s Behavioral Health Transformation: Where Purpose Meets Innovation. Location: Remote. Department: Department of Healthcare Services (DHCS), Behavioral Health Transformation (BHT). Commitment: Full-Time Consultant (W2 employee of Speridian or 1099/IC for Speridian). Why DHCS? We are leading a transformative journey in Behavioral Health, reshaping systems and services to improve outcomes for communities across California. Our initiative is a movement toward agile methodologies, cutting-edge technology, continuous improvement, and a commitment to serving the public good. Our core values emphasize partnership, ownership, grit, and value. Are you ready to transform how government delivers technology to millions of Californians? As a Senior Engineering Manager, you will lead a team of engineers building next‑generation platforms that process billions in healthcare transactions and serve millions daily, using modern cloud solutions, microservices, and DevOps practices. Your decisions will influence healthcare outcomes while keeping mission-critical systems stable. DHCS offers an opportunity to apply private‑sector engineering excellence to public-sector impact at scale. You’ll have autonomy to build your team, shape technical strategy, and drive measurable business outcomes with full P&L ownership. Our remote-first culture emphasizes results over process. We’re seeking a technical leader who combines deep engineering expertise with business acumen and can articulate ROI to executives while ensuring government technology remains innovative and user-centric. Responsibilities & Outcomes
Technical Leadership & Architecture
Drive technical strategy and architecture decisions for the team’s domain Conduct architecture reviews and ensure alignment with enterprise standards Champion engineering best practices including code quality, testing, and documentation Make critical technical trade-off decisions balancing delivery speed with technical sustainability
Business Ownership & Financial Accountability
Own business metrics and ROI for engineering investments within the team’s domain Develop and track cost-benefit analyses for technical initiatives Manage team budget including contractor costs, tooling, and infrastructure spend Translate engineering work into business value and financial impact for stakeholders Drive efficiency improvements that reduce operational costs while maintaining quality
People Management & Development
Manage, mentor, and develop a team of 10–20 software engineers Conduct regular 1:1s focused on career development and performance Execute performance management including promotions, improvement plans, and difficult conversations Build diverse, inclusive teams through thoughtful hiring and team composition
Engineering Excellence & Quality
Establish and maintain engineering standards for code quality, testing, and operations Drive continuous improvement in development practices and tooling Ensure appropriate technical debt management and remediation Implement metrics and monitoring for system reliability and performance
Cross-functional Partnership
Partner with Delivery Manager on execution and timeline management Collaborate with Product Management on technical feasibility and solution design Work with other engineering teams on integration points and shared infrastructure Communicate technical concepts and trade-offs to non-technical stakeholders
Talent Strategy & Team Building
Lead technical interviews and hiring decisions for engineering roles Develop team skills through mentoring, training, and stretch assignments Identify and cultivate future technical leaders Build team culture emphasizing ownership, innovation, and continuous learning
Required Qualifications Proven track record managing engineering teams of 20+ members Experience owning P&L or budget responsibility for technical teams or products Demonstrated ability to connect engineering work to business outcomes and ROI Experience building and shipping production software systems at scale Strong background in modern software development practices and cloud technologies Demonstrated ability to make architectural decisions and technical trade-offs Experience with full software development lifecycle from design through operations Track record of developing engineers and building strong engineering cultures Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience Technical Frameworks:
Proficiency in multiple programming languages and modern frameworks Cloud & Infrastructure:
Experience with AWS/Azure/GCP and infrastructure as code Architecture:
Microservices, APIs, distributed systems, and system design DevOps:
CI/CD pipelines, monitoring, observability, and automation Data:
Database design, data modeling, and performance optimization Business & Financial Financial Management:
Budget ownership, cost optimization, and ROI analysis Business Metrics:
Defining and tracking KPIs that connect to business outcomes Value Communication:
Articulating technical investments in business terms Resource Planning:
Capacity planning and resource allocation based on business priorities Vendor Management:
Evaluating and managing third-party tools and services Leadership People Management:
Performance management, career development, and difficult conversations Team Building:
Hiring, onboarding, and creating inclusive team environments Communication:
Technical and non-technical stakeholder management Decision Making:
Data-driven decisions balancing multiple constraints Strategic Thinking:
Aligning team efforts with organizational goals Change Management:
Leading teams through technical and organizational changes General Problem-Solving:
Complex technical and organizational challenge resolution Collaboration:
Working effectively with Product, Design, and other functions Mentorship:
Developing junior and senior engineers Process Improvement:
Identifying and implementing efficiency improvements Business Acumen:
Understanding business context and impact of technical decisions Interview Process: Recruiter Call Codility Assessment Interview Panel – 4 interviews (People Management & Communication; Culture; Technical; Executive & Critical Thinking) A little bit more about us and why you might want to join us: We work within government, for government—we don’t work like government. We’re agile in practice and philosophy. We’re purpose-driven and outcome-obsessed. We’re modernizing behavioral health technology in California—including addressing overdose, suicide, and the crises that leave people on the streets. We’re honest about the challenges—state government is bureaucratic, and we can’t match most tech salaries. But we offer purpose that matters, teammates who care, work-life balance (no nights, weekends, or burnout), fully remote work, and the chance to help change how government works. Speridian is an EEO employer.
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Speridian Technologies is recruiting for a Sr. Software Engineering Manager/Coach for our State of California client, the Department of Healthcare Services, Behavioral Health. This remote role includes occasional in-person meetings in the Sacramento area and requires working business hours, Monday–Friday, Pacific Time. Join DHCS’s Behavioral Health Transformation: Where Purpose Meets Innovation. Location: Remote. Department: Department of Healthcare Services (DHCS), Behavioral Health Transformation (BHT). Commitment: Full-Time Consultant (W2 employee of Speridian or 1099/IC for Speridian). Why DHCS? We are leading a transformative journey in Behavioral Health, reshaping systems and services to improve outcomes for communities across California. Our initiative is a movement toward agile methodologies, cutting-edge technology, continuous improvement, and a commitment to serving the public good. Our core values emphasize partnership, ownership, grit, and value. Are you ready to transform how government delivers technology to millions of Californians? As a Senior Engineering Manager, you will lead a team of engineers building next‑generation platforms that process billions in healthcare transactions and serve millions daily, using modern cloud solutions, microservices, and DevOps practices. Your decisions will influence healthcare outcomes while keeping mission-critical systems stable. DHCS offers an opportunity to apply private‑sector engineering excellence to public-sector impact at scale. You’ll have autonomy to build your team, shape technical strategy, and drive measurable business outcomes with full P&L ownership. Our remote-first culture emphasizes results over process. We’re seeking a technical leader who combines deep engineering expertise with business acumen and can articulate ROI to executives while ensuring government technology remains innovative and user-centric. Responsibilities & Outcomes
Technical Leadership & Architecture
Drive technical strategy and architecture decisions for the team’s domain Conduct architecture reviews and ensure alignment with enterprise standards Champion engineering best practices including code quality, testing, and documentation Make critical technical trade-off decisions balancing delivery speed with technical sustainability
Business Ownership & Financial Accountability
Own business metrics and ROI for engineering investments within the team’s domain Develop and track cost-benefit analyses for technical initiatives Manage team budget including contractor costs, tooling, and infrastructure spend Translate engineering work into business value and financial impact for stakeholders Drive efficiency improvements that reduce operational costs while maintaining quality
People Management & Development
Manage, mentor, and develop a team of 10–20 software engineers Conduct regular 1:1s focused on career development and performance Execute performance management including promotions, improvement plans, and difficult conversations Build diverse, inclusive teams through thoughtful hiring and team composition
Engineering Excellence & Quality
Establish and maintain engineering standards for code quality, testing, and operations Drive continuous improvement in development practices and tooling Ensure appropriate technical debt management and remediation Implement metrics and monitoring for system reliability and performance
Cross-functional Partnership
Partner with Delivery Manager on execution and timeline management Collaborate with Product Management on technical feasibility and solution design Work with other engineering teams on integration points and shared infrastructure Communicate technical concepts and trade-offs to non-technical stakeholders
Talent Strategy & Team Building
Lead technical interviews and hiring decisions for engineering roles Develop team skills through mentoring, training, and stretch assignments Identify and cultivate future technical leaders Build team culture emphasizing ownership, innovation, and continuous learning
Required Qualifications Proven track record managing engineering teams of 20+ members Experience owning P&L or budget responsibility for technical teams or products Demonstrated ability to connect engineering work to business outcomes and ROI Experience building and shipping production software systems at scale Strong background in modern software development practices and cloud technologies Demonstrated ability to make architectural decisions and technical trade-offs Experience with full software development lifecycle from design through operations Track record of developing engineers and building strong engineering cultures Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience Technical Frameworks:
Proficiency in multiple programming languages and modern frameworks Cloud & Infrastructure:
Experience with AWS/Azure/GCP and infrastructure as code Architecture:
Microservices, APIs, distributed systems, and system design DevOps:
CI/CD pipelines, monitoring, observability, and automation Data:
Database design, data modeling, and performance optimization Business & Financial Financial Management:
Budget ownership, cost optimization, and ROI analysis Business Metrics:
Defining and tracking KPIs that connect to business outcomes Value Communication:
Articulating technical investments in business terms Resource Planning:
Capacity planning and resource allocation based on business priorities Vendor Management:
Evaluating and managing third-party tools and services Leadership People Management:
Performance management, career development, and difficult conversations Team Building:
Hiring, onboarding, and creating inclusive team environments Communication:
Technical and non-technical stakeholder management Decision Making:
Data-driven decisions balancing multiple constraints Strategic Thinking:
Aligning team efforts with organizational goals Change Management:
Leading teams through technical and organizational changes General Problem-Solving:
Complex technical and organizational challenge resolution Collaboration:
Working effectively with Product, Design, and other functions Mentorship:
Developing junior and senior engineers Process Improvement:
Identifying and implementing efficiency improvements Business Acumen:
Understanding business context and impact of technical decisions Interview Process: Recruiter Call Codility Assessment Interview Panel – 4 interviews (People Management & Communication; Culture; Technical; Executive & Critical Thinking) A little bit more about us and why you might want to join us: We work within government, for government—we don’t work like government. We’re agile in practice and philosophy. We’re purpose-driven and outcome-obsessed. We’re modernizing behavioral health technology in California—including addressing overdose, suicide, and the crises that leave people on the streets. We’re honest about the challenges—state government is bureaucratic, and we can’t match most tech salaries. But we offer purpose that matters, teammates who care, work-life balance (no nights, weekends, or burnout), fully remote work, and the chance to help change how government works. Speridian is an EEO employer.
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