Emmes Group : Building a better future for us all.

OptymEdge is a global leader in ophthalmic endpoint certification, partnering with leading biopharma sponsors and CROs to ensure the quality and consistency of visual function data in clinical trials.

With a reputation built on scientific expertise, operational excellence, and global delivery, weve become a trusted name in advancing treatments for sight-threatening diseases.

As the field evolves, so do we.

OptymEdge is expanding into technology-driven product development, creating a new generation of platforms that redefine how ophthalmic data is captured, analyzed, and leveraged across the clinical trial lifecycle.

Our innovations span AI-powered imaging, digital examiner certification, and intelligent operational tools designed to anticipate trial needs, streamline oversight, and enhance decision-making.

This is a rare opportunity to help shape transformative technology at the intersection of science, software, and sightdriving real-world impact in a field where every data point can influence patient vision.

Primary Purpose :

Were seeking an experienced and strategic Engineering Manager to lead and grow a multidisciplinary software team developing next-generation imaging and certification platforms for ophthalmic clinical trials.

You will own team execution, product delivery, architecture quality, and cross-functional collaboration with product, imaging science, QA, and clinical operations.

This is a leadership role that requires both technical depth and strong people management skills, with the ability to scale a high-performing team and deliver mission-critical, cloud-based solutions in a regulated environment.

- Lead and manage a cross-functional team of frontend, backend, and imaging engineers delivering SaaS-based clinical applications.

- Drive software architecture decisions, ensuring secure, scalable, and maintainable systems aligned with clinical workflows and imaging needs.

- Collaborate with product owners, UX designers, QA leads, and DevOps to ensure timely, high-quality product releases.

- Establish and enforce engineering best practices, coding standards, and review protocols to ensure code quality and system performance.

- Oversee sprint planning, backlog management, and agile delivery across multiple product lines.

- Provide technical leadership on cloud-native frameworks (AWS, serverless), image processing pipelines, and AI/ML integration.

- Hire, mentor, and develop top engineering talent while fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.

- Manage release timelines, technical dependencies, and system documentation for internal and external audits.

- Engage with clinical and regulatory stakeholders to ensure solutions meet compliance requirements (e.g., HIPAA, 21 CFR Part 11).

- Identify risks and mitigation strategies proactively across architecture, security, and delivery.

Qualifications :

- Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

- 10-12 years of experience in software engineering, including 3+ years in people management or tech leadership roles.

- Proven track record delivering cloud-native, web-based platforms in healthcare, medtech, or life sciences.

- Strong understanding of frontend technologies (ReactJS, GraphQL), backend systems (Node.js, AWS Lambda), and database architectures (Aurora, DynamoDB).

- Experience overseeing imaging platforms or clinical tools is a strong plus.

- Familiarity with modern DevOps practices (CI/CD, containerization, infrastructure-as-code).

- Deep knowledge of data privacy, security, and regulatory frameworks in digital health.

- Demonstrated ability to grow, coach, and retain engineering talent in a high-performance setting.

- Strong execution mindset with a balance of strategic thinking and hands-on problem-solving.

- Excellent communicator, capable of aligning engineering outcomes with business and clinical goals.

- Passion for building mission-driven software that improves clinical research and patient care.

- Adaptive leader comfortable operating in ambiguity and scaling systems in a fast-paced environment.