Mpower Software Engineering Manager

Job Summary

Help shape the future of Medline's Mpower platform—building fast, modern experiences and leading a team that ships high-impact features with a strong product mindset. This role encompasses front-end development leadership, application implementation, upgrades, daily management, and ongoing maintenance of the Mpower ecosystem. The manager will drive stakeholder alignment, ensure application availability and performance, and lead a high-performing development team.

Major Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction to a team of front-end and full-stack developers responsible for building and maintaining the Mpower platform.
• Set clear goals, objectives, and performance expectations for the development team, with emphasis on code quality, delivery velocity, and user experience.
• Coach, mentor, and develop team members across front-end technologies (React, TypeScript) and supporting backend skills, enabling their professional growth.
• Oversee the planning, architecture, development, testing, and deployment of Mpower application features using React, TypeScript, Python, and Java.
• Collaborate with product owners, business stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to define application requirements, priorities, and build consensus on the Mpower roadmap.
• Establish and enforce development best practices, including code reviews, change management, release management, CI/CD pipelines, and technical documentation.
• Monitor Mpower application performance, availability, and scalability, taking proactive measures to optimize front-end performance and minimize downtime.
• Manage relationships with technology vendors and third-party service providers, including contract negotiations, service level agreements, and performance evaluations.
• Act as a liaison between the Mpower engineering team and the product management team, facilitating effective communication and translating business needs into technical solutions.
• Identify opportunities to enhance the Mpower platform or introduce new technologies and frameworks to drive innovation and business efficiency.
• Stay updated with industry trends, emerging front-end technologies, and best practices in modern web application development.
• Collaborate with IT leadership to define and execute the Mpower technology roadmap, ensuring alignment with broader business objectives.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, encouraging innovative ideas, process enhancements, and adoption of modern development practices within the team.

Basic Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or related field — or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Relevant Work Experience: At least 3 years in a leadership/supervisory role with direct experience managing a front-end development team. Demonstrated proficiency with React, TypeScript, Python, and Java. Full-stack development experience is a plus, with familiarity across both client-side and server-side technologies.
• Additional: Performed leadership roles in 1 or more technology projects involving modern web application development. Strong knowledge of front-end architecture patterns, responsive design, and component-based development frameworks. Knowledge of industry best practices pertaining to software design, development lifecycle, and application management. Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to inspire, motivate, and develop high-performing engineering teams. Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and drive alignment across teams. Strong interpersonal skills with a desire to collaborate with internal and external business/technical teams. Able to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.