Engineering Manager, API & Integration PlatformsWelbeHealth is seeking a hands-on Engineering Manager to serve as the technical anchor for the API & Integration Platforms team. This unique role balances people leadership with active engineering contributions, driving the architecture of secure, compliant, and scalable AI/ML-enabled services that directly impact senior healthcare outcomes.Required Qualifications (Must-Haves):Prior experience in Healthcare or API-heavy environments.10+ years of Software Engineering experience.3+ years in a Senior or Leadership Engineering role (e.g., Tech Lead, EM, or Lead Engineer).2+ years of hands-on experience with AI/ML or related integration frameworks (e.g., Azure AI, ML pipelines, LLMs).Strong proficiency in Python and/or Node.js for API development.Extensive hands-on experience with the Microsoft Azure ecosystem (App Services, Functions, APIM, Entra ID).Experience designing REST/GraphQL APIs, microservices, and event-driven systems.Deep knowledge of Healthcare Interoperability Standards (FHIR, HL7, EDI) and HIPAA compliance.Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.Key Responsibilities:Technical Leadership: Lead end-to-end architecture and contribute directly to code, system design, and complex troubleshooting.AI & MLOps: Implement MLOps practices for model deployment and build PoCs to validate AI-driven solutions.Team Mentorship: Foster a culture of continuous improvement and serve as the technical escalation point for the engineering team.Security & Compliance: Ensure all systems align with PHI/PII requirements and healthcare industry standards.Collaboration: Partner with Product, Security, and Cloud teams to define global integration strategies.Preferred Skills:Master’s Degree in a related field.Familiarity with MLOps tools such as Azure ML, MLflow, or Databricks.Experience with Docker and Kubernetes in cloud-native environments.