Engineering Manager (Java)

Reference: BH-128144
We are partnering with a global healthcare leader looking to scale their core engineering function and build up their leadership layer. This role sits at the heart of a strategic drive to transition platform delivery from external consultancies to a high-performing internal engineering organisation.

As a Senior Engineering Manager, you will lead the squads responsible for core service integrations, provider ecosystems, and backend platform architecture. While this is a hands-off leadership role, a solid foundation as a Java/Spring Boot engineer is required to drive technical decision-making and gain team respect.

Key ResponsibilitiesTeam Scaling & Mentorship: Build, mentor, and retain talent across your squad (target span of control: 6–8 engineers), establishing clear growth pathways.

Architecture & Delivery: Guide teams in building resilient, event-driven architectures and microservices deployed on Google Cloud Platform (GCP).In-housing Delivery: Seamlessly transition ownership from external consultancy teams to your permanent engineering squad over your first 90 days.

Stakeholder Management: Manage complex matrix stakeholder relationships while balancing technical debt and delivery commitments.

What We're Looking ForTechnical DNA: Prior hands-on engineering background in Java, Spring Boot, microservices, containerisation, and cloud platformsLeadership Experience: Proven track record as an Engineering Manager or Lead in enterprise environments.

Modern Platform Expertise: Strong understanding of event-driven architecture, API integrations, and elastic scalability.

Stakeholder & Leadership Skills: Strong communication capabilities with a track record of driving cross-functional alignment.

DesirableExperience operating within regulated environments (Healthcare, HealthTech, or Financial Services).Knowledge of healthcare data standards and secure integrations.

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