Alan

Senior Engineering Manager (Hands-on)

Alan6 months ago
Location

Anywhere in France, Belgium, Spain

Type

Full Time

Salary

EUR 110,000 – 160,000

Level

Senior

Role

Engineering Manager

Posted

Sep 17, 2025

Full TimeSenior

The role

Summary

Alan is seeking a Senior Engineering Manager to lead 6-15 engineers across multiple teams, driving technical excellence and team growth in a mission-driven healthcare technology company. The ideal candidate will balance hands-on technical leadership with strategic team development, focusing on creating high-performing engineering teams that drive innovation in healthcare delivery.

What you'll do

Technical Leadership: Set technical direction by balancing technical debt with feature development, establishing quality standards through code reviews, and driving operational excellence in monitoring and security
Team Development: Build talent density through strategic hiring, performance management, and creating engaging technical challenges that motivate engineers
Collaboration and Alignment: Enable effective cross-team collaboration by fostering psychological safety, facilitating knowledge sharing, and proactively addressing team dynamics
Strategic Execution: Drive strategic alignment with product partners, improve development efficiency using modern tools, and ensure realistic commitments that balance technical needs with business goals
Hands-on Technical Involvement: Maintain hands-on involvement in architecture decisions, technical problem-solving, and continuous skill development

What we look for

Technical

Technical LeadershipStrong technical background with ability to guide architectural decisions and provide technical direction
Modern Development PracticesExperience with contemporary development practices and AI-assisted development tools

Education

Advanced DegreeBachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field preferred

Experience

Management Experience3-5 years of engineering team management with proven track record of building high-performing teams
Team ScalingExperience in scaling engineering teams and establishing engineering excellence standards
Hands-on Technical SkillsRecent hands-on technical experience within the last 2-3 years

Skills

Required skills

LeadershipAbility to develop people, balance technical debt with feature delivery, and drive continuous improvement
Strategic ThinkingCapability to align technical initiatives with business goals and drive long-term technical strategy

Nice to have

Healthcare TechnologyBackground or interest in healthcare innovation and technology transformation
Team DevelopmentProven track record of mentoring and growing engineering talent

Compensation & benefits

Salary

EUR 110,000 – 160,000 (annual)

Benefits

Professional Development

Dedicated coaching from day one, with additional leadership skill development support

Flexible Work Arrangement

Hybrid work model with options for office, co-working spaces, or full remote work

Mission-Driven Environment

Opportunity to impact healthcare innovation and transform health benefits

Interview process

  1. 1
    Initial Screening — Review of application and initial compatibility assessment
  2. 2
    Technical Leadership Interview — In-depth discussion of management experience, technical leadership, and alignment with Alan's mission
  3. 3
    Technical Assessment — Evaluation of hands-on technical skills and architectural decision-making capabilities
  4. 4
    Cultural Fit Interview — Assessment of alignment with Alan's leadership principles and mission-driven approach
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Alan is a European health company dedicated to making healthcare simpler, more accessible, and more human through technology. It provides a comprehensive digital health insurance platform coupled with a range of health services, including mental health support, telemedicine, and preventative care tools. The company's mission is to empower individuals and businesses to navigate their health journey with ease and confidence. Alan operates primarily in France and Belgium, serving a broad market with its innovative approach to health management. Its services are designed to demystify healthcare and offer a seamless user experience.

Paris, FranceFounded 2016alan.com

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