Engineering Manager – Interoperability & API Engineering

Engineering Manager - Interoperability & API Engineering Location: Remote (US) Position Type: Full-Time The Engineering Manager - Interoperability & API Engineering is a hands-on technical leadership role responsible for designing, developing, and delivering secure, scalable, and compliant API-driven systems within a healthcare environment. This role combines deep technical expertise with team leadership, focusing on interoperability, AI/ML integration, and cloud-native architecture. Key Responsibilities • Lead design and development of APIs, microservices, and integration pipelines • Architect cloud-native solutions using Microsoft Azure, Docker, and Kubernetes • Serve as a hands-on technical leader, contributing to coding, troubleshooting, and code reviews • Implement AI/ML solutions and MLOps pipelines for scalable deployment and monitoring • Build proof of concepts (PoCs) for new technologies and automation workflows • Mentor and lead engineering teams, fostering innovation and continuous improvement • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Product, Security, Cloud, Architecture) • Ensure compliance with HIPAA, PHI/PII, and healthcare interoperability standards • Design and implement secure authentication and authorization systems (OAuth2, JWT, Entra ID) • Support integration using FHIR, HL7, EDI, and healthcare data standards Must-Have Requirements • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (Master's preferred) • 8+ years of software engineering experience • 3+ years in leadership / senior engineering role • Strong hands-on experience with Python and/or Node.js • Expertise in Microsoft Azure ecosystem • Experience in healthcare domain (interoperability or API-driven systems) • Hands-on experience with AI/ML or AI integration frameworks • Strong experience with API development (REST/GraphQL) and microservices architecture Required Skills • Strong expertise in API engineering and distributed systems • Experience with cloud-native architecture (Azure, containers, Kubernetes) • Knowledge of authentication & authorization (OAuth2, JWT, Entra ID) • Experience with event-driven architectures • Familiarity with MLOps tools (Azure ML, MLflow, Databricks) • Strong problem-solving and system design skills • Excellent communication and leadership abilities Preferred / Nice-to-Have Skills • Experience with FHIR, HL7, EDI healthcare standards • Experience with Azure AI Foundry or AI integration frameworks • Exposure to LLMs and AI-driven automation solutions • Strong background in healthcare interoperability systems Core Competencies • Technical leadership and hands-on engineering • Strategic thinking and system architecture • Team mentoring and development • Cross-functional collaboration • Security and compliance awareness Education • Bachelor's Degree (Required) • Master's Degree (Preferred) Additional Notes • Role is highly hands-on (not just managerial) • Strong focus on healthcare systems, compliance, and interoperability • Opportunity to work on AI/ML-driven healthcare solutions • Occasional travel may be required