What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Engineering position at Oscar Technology?
Job Details
Job Title: Director of Engineering/CTO
Salary: 250-280K
Location: Seattle, Washington
About:
Our company is a well-established player in the healthtech sector. We provide solutions that help individuals achieve their goals. We're focused on scaling our operations and expanding our reach. We offer a variety of opportunities for talented individuals to contribute to our growth.
About the Role:
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Director of Engineering/CTO to lead and scale our engineering team. This is a critical leadership role that will be responsible for defining and executing our technology strategy, building and maintaining our platform, and fostering a high-performing engineering culture. You will be a key member of the leadership team, reporting directly to the CEO. This role requires a hands-on leader who is comfortable both setting strategic direction and diving into technical details.
Responsibilities:
- Technology Strategy & Vision: Develop and implement the overall technology vision and roadmap, aligning with the company's business goals. Identify and evaluate emerging technologies and trends and make recommendations for adoption.
- Team Leadership & Management: Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing engineering team. Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. Manage performance reviews, career development, and hiring.
- Platform Development & Maintenance: Oversee the design, development, and maintenance of our core platform and applications. Ensure scalability, reliability, security, and performance. Make informed build vs. buy decisions.
- Software Development Lifecycle: Establish and enforce best practices for software development, including agile methodologies, code reviews, testing, and deployment.
- Security & Compliance: Prioritize security and compliance, ensuring that our systems and data are protected. Implement appropriate security measures and comply with relevant regulations (e.g., HIPAA, GDPR).
- Budget Management: Manage the engineering budget effectively, optimizing resource allocation and maximizing ROI.
- Collaboration & Communication: Collaborate closely with other departments (e.g., product, marketing, operations) to ensure alignment and effective execution. Communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Vendor Management: Manage relationships with technology vendors and partners.
- Staying Current: Stay up to date with the latest technologies and trends in the healthtech industry.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
- 8 years of experience in software engineering, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
- Proven experience building and scaling engineering teams.
- Strong understanding of software development methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum).
- Deep technical expertise in relevant technologies (e.g.(AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform), programming languages (Java, Python, JavaScript), databases (SQL, NoSQL), etc.).
- Experience with healthcare regulations and compliance (HIPAA, GDPR) is highly desirable.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Passion for improving healthcare through technology.
Oscar Associates Limited (US) is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
