Daniels Health

Software Development Manager

Daniels Health  •  Chicago, IL (Onsite)  •  3 months ago
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Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Software Development Manager will lead a team of five software developers to design, develop, and maintain in-house software solutions that support business operations. This role requires strong leadership, technical expertise, and the ability to integrate applications with our Databricks Data Lakehouse for data-driven functionality. The ideal candidate will have experience managing small, agile teams and a passion for delivering scalable, reliable software tailored to internal needs.

What you will do

  • Oversee the end-to-end development of in-house web, mobile, and Windows applications, ensuring alignment with business requirements. 
  • Drive the adoption of best practices in software development, including agile methodologies, code reviews, and CI/CD pipelines.
  • Ensure applications are secure, scalable, and optimized for performance and maintainability.
  • Collaborate with data teams to integrate in-house applications with the Databricks Data Lakehouse, leveraging APIs, Spark, or Delta Lake for data access and analytics.
  • Set clear goals, conduct performance reviews, and provide coaching to ensure team success.
  • Coordinate team workflows, ensuring effective communication and alignment on project priorities.
  • Define project scopes, timelines, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders, ensuring timely delivery of internal applications.
  • Manage technical debt, prioritize feature development, and balance immediate business needs with long-term system improvements.
  • Work closely with business units, BI teams, and data analysts to understand requirements and ensure applications meet internal user needs.
  • Communicate project progress and technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders, including leadership.
  •  Implement tools and processes to enhance development efficiency, such as automated testing, version control, or DevOps practices.
  •  Stay updated on industry trends and Databricks capabilities to improve application functionality and development workflows.

Candidate Profile

  • Skills & Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Business Analytics, or a related field highly preferred. 
  • 7+ years of software development experience.
  • 3+ years in a leadership or management role.
  • Experience managing small, agile teams of developers working on web, mobile, and/or Windows applications.
  • Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, JavaScript, Java, C#, or similar, relevant to web, mobile, and Windows development.
  • Experience with web/mobile frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, Flutter) and Windows development tools (e.g., .NET, WPF).
  • Knowledge of Databricks technologies (e.g., Apache Spark, Delta Lake, or APIs) for data integration.
  • Familiarity with agile methodologies, DevOps tools (e.g., Git, Jenkins, Docker), and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, or GCP).Proficiency with BI tools such as Tableau, Power BI, Looker, or similar platforms.
  • Understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP). 
  • Excellent leadership and team management skills, with a track record of mentoring high-performing teams.
  • Strong communication skills to present complex data insights to non-technical stakeholders.
  • Strategic mindset with the ability to align BI initiatives with business objectives. 
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

  • Work Environment
  • Occasional travel necessary to accommodate for global and regional meetings, workshops or training.
  • Ability to occasionally join calls before / after traditional office hours

Daniels Health

About Daniels Health

MAKING HEALTHCARE SAFER

The philosophy that guides Daniels - striving to make a safer environment for everyone involved in healthcare.

Daniels has operations in Australia, USA, Canada, New Zealand, UK, Europe and South Africa and is widely regarded as a leader of innovation in the medical waste space. Daniels'​ flagship product - the Sharpsmart collector, was launched in 1999 and is now used in thousands of healthcare facilities around the globe. It has been peer reviewed in numerous medical journals with findings that indisputably assert it as the safest sharps collector in the world.

Through education, innovation and service, we are committed to make the healthcare industry safer for the people who work in it and continually drive the development of ecologically sustainable solutions to reduce the environmental impact of medical waste.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
Chicago, Illinois
Year Founded
1986
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