This role is central to shaping the technical direction and execution of software engineering initiatives within a fast-growing healthcare technology organization. The Director of Software Engineering will lead a team of skilled engineers, drive innovation in product development, and ensure the delivery of robust, secure, and compliant software solutions. This position requires a balance of deep technical expertise, leadership acumen, and a strong understanding of healthcare industry challenges and regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of scaling engineering teams, managing complex technical projects, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.
Responsibilities
- Define and execute strategic software architecture that supports business and customer needs in healthcare technology.
- Lead the development and deployment of secure, scalable software systems using modern engineering practices.
- Oversee the full software development lifecycle, from planning through deployment and maintenance.
- Collaborate with product management to establish project requirements and meet delivery timelines.
- Align engineering initiatives with organizational priorities to deliver high-impact solutions.
- Communicate engineering progress, performance, and resource needs to senior leadership.
- Recruit, develop, and manage a high-performing team of software engineers.
- Mentor engineers, guide career development, and conduct performance evaluations.
- Promote a culture of innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence.
- Stay current with emerging technologies, healthcare regulations, and development methodologies.
- Encourage experimentation with new technologies to enhance healthcare applications.
- Lead process improvements to increase software quality, development speed, and operational efficiency.
- Ensure software complies with healthcare standards including HIPAA, HITRUST, SOC2, FedRAMP, and FDA guidelines.
- Champion data security initiatives, including encryption and cybersecurity best practices for sensitive health data.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
- At least 12 years of software engineering experience, with a minimum of 5 years in leadership or management roles, preferably in healthcare technology.
- Demonstrated success leading teams to deliver complex, large-scale healthcare software solutions.
- Strong technical background in AWS cloud platforms, backend systems, databases, and frontend development.
- In-depth knowledge of healthcare regulations and data privacy laws such as HIPAA and HITECH.
- Experience applying Agile methodologies like Scrum or Kanban in software development environments.
- Ability to solve complex technical problems and explain them clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
- Proven leadership and mentoring skills with a focus on team development and performance.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities for cross-functional collaboration.
- Strategic thinker passionate about solving healthcare challenges through technology.
- Self-driven and results-focused, capable of leading in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
- Commitment to adhering to information security policies and protecting sensitive data including ePHI and PHI in compliance with federal, state, and local laws.
Nice to Have
- Experience with healthcare data systems, EHR/EMR platforms, telemedicine, or health analytics is highly preferred.
Tech Stack
Enterprise Java, Python, NodeJS, JavaScript, SQL, React, VueJS, Angular, Single page applications, Mobile Application Development and Deployment, AWS ECS, AWS EC2, AWS Lambda, AWS SQS, AWS MSK, AWS Bedrock, AWS SES and Pinpoint, AWS RDS and Aurora, AWS API Gateway, AWS Step Functions, Postgres, MariaDB, MongoDB, HL7, FHIR
Compensation
Not specified
Work Arrangement
Not specified
Team
Software engineering
Additional Information
- This position may require on-call availability for critical system incidents.
- Regular collaboration with cross-functional teams including product, compliance, and data science is expected.
- Opportunities for professional development and conference participation are supported.
- The role involves quarterly strategic planning sessions with executive leadership.
