Manager, Software Development & Testing
Alimentiv • United States
Salary: $95,500 - $159,000 / year
Role & seniority: Manager, Software Development & Testing; hands-on player-coach; 7–9 years total experience with 3+ years in people leadership.
Stack/tools: backend/frontend development; modern languages and API/service-based architectures; software testing, test planning, defect management, test automation; CI/CD; hardware/firmware integration; focus on legacy and modern platforms; regulatory/compliance awareness.
Top 3 responsibilities
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Team leadership and delivery oversight: mentor and manage developers/testers; translate priorities into executable plans; monitor delivery health and risks.
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Hardware & firmware integration oversight: coordinate software integration with hardware/firmware; ensure reliability and compliance of interactions.
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Process improvement & quality assurance: drive testing workflows, QA strategies, defect management, and release readiness.
Must-have skills
- 3+ years in people management and coaching; 3+ years delivering multiple production software products; hands-on development across backend/frontend; experience in QA testing leadership and automated testing strategies; experience delivering production systems across distinct tech stacks; strong communication of status, risks, and tradeoffs.
Nice-to-haves
- 2+ years in regulated environments (GxP, GCP); exposure to HIPAA/GDPR/security/compliance standards; experience with AI-enabled or data-driven clinical/healthcare apps; 2+ years expanding test automation in CI/CD; fa
Full Description
The Manager, Software Development & Testing is a hands-on people leader responsible for the day-to-day execution, quality, and delivery of software solutions within Alimentiv’s clinical imaging ecosystem. This role combines technical leadership with team management to ensure software is built, tested, and maintained in alignment with established architecture, regulatory expectations, and business priorities.
Acting as a player coach, the Manager contributes directly to development and testing activities while leading the team through effective planning, execution, and continuous improvement. The role focuses on reliable delivery across both legacy and modern platforms, balancing stability and innovation while collaborating closely with Product Management, Project Management, Solution Architecture, and other partner teams to meet evolving business and clinical needs.
Team Leadership & Delivery Oversight (30–35%) Act as a player coach by mentoring, managing, and supporting software developers and testers while contributing selectively to hands-on delivery work as needed Partner with Product Management and Project Management to support backlog readiness, clarify technical dependencies, and translate priorities into executable team plans Perform people management responsibilities including coaching, performance feedback, development planning, and participation in hiring and onboarding Monitor delivery health, risks, and dependencies, proactively addressing issues and escalating as needed to ensure predictable and reliable outcomes
Hardware & Firmware Integration Oversight (10–15%) Provide technical oversight and coordination for software integration activities involving hardware and firmware components supporting clinical imaging solutions Collaborate with hardware specialists, vendors, and partner teams to support integration, validation, troubleshooting, and issue resolution Ensure software and hardware interactions meet reliability, compatibility, and compliance expectations within operational environments Identify and escalate integration risks related to deployments, upgrades, and field operations to reduce disruption and operational impact
Process Improvement & Quality Assurance (10–15%) Drive continuous improvement of development and software testing workflows, tools, and development practices to improve quality and delivery efficiency Lead software QA testing activities, including test planning, execution, defect management, and test automation strategies Monitor and act on quality indicators such as defect trends, test coverage, release stability, and post-release issues Collaborate with Product Support and other partner teams to ensure effective defect resolution, root cause analysis, and sustained product stability
Cross-Functional Collaboration & Innovation (10%) Collaborate with Product Management, Project Management, Solution Architecture, and other partner teams to align delivery execution with priorities and constraints Communicate technical status, risks, and tradeoffs clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders Stay informed on emerging technologies, tools, and practices relevant to clinical software delivery and testing Encourage thoughtful adoption of new tools and practices that improve delivery efficiency, quality, and team effectiveness
Qualifications 7 – 9 years of related experience (Honors) Bachelor’s degree Fluent in written and verbal English
Leadership & People Management: 3+ years of experience managing and developing technical teams, including coaching, performance feedback, and participation in hiring and onboarding
Multi-Product Software Delivery: 3+ years of experience delivering and maintaining multiple production software products, including responsibility for coordinating development, testing, and release activities across distinct codebases
Application Development: 3+ years of hands-on experience building and supporting backend and frontend applications using modern programming languages, frameworks, and service-based or API-driven architectures
Platform & Delivery Environments: 3+ years of experience delivering production systems across distinct technology stacks and deployment models in a managed delivery environment, with an emphasis on reliability, maintainability, and operational readiness
Quality Assurance & Testing: 3+ years of experience leading or overseeing software QA testing activities, including automated testing strategies, execution, and release readiness
Technology Stack Adaptability: Demonstrated ability to work effectively within evolving technology ecosystems, balancing legacy platforms with modernized solutions and contributing to consolidation and standardization efforts
Hardware & Firmware Integration: 2+ years of experience supporting software integration with hardware and firmware
Preferred 2+ years of experience delivering software in regulated environments such as GxP or GCP 2+ years of exposure to security, privacy, and compliance standards such as HIPAA, GDPR, or equivalent Experience contributing to AI-enabled or data-driven applications in a clinical, research, or healthcare context 2+ years of experience implementing or expanding test automation within CI/CD pipelines Familiarity with validation expectations for regulated clinical software systems
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