Head of Engineering

Responsibilities

Leadership and Team Management:

• Leading, mentoring, and managing a growing team of software engineers, fostering a collaborative and high-performing culture.
• Defining team structure, establishing clear roles and responsibilities, and facilitating effective communication and coordination across teams.
• Implementing initiatives to foster professional growth, engagement, and retention of existing software engineers.

Engineering Strategy and Execution:

• Defining the engineering roadmap and technical vision in alignment with the company's overall goals and objectives.
• Collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders, including product management and design, to prioritize engineering initiatives and ensure timely delivery of high-quality software products.
• Balancing the need for scaling teams with strategies for retaining existing software engineers, promoting a positive and supportive work environment.

Recruitment and Team Expansion:

• Work closely with the talent acquisition team to define hiring strategies, attract top-tier engineering talent, and build a diverse and inclusive engineering organization.
• Manage the recruitment process for software engineers, including sourcing, interviewing, and onboarding new team members.
• Develop strategies and programs to retain existing software engineers, fostering their professional growth and job satisfaction.

Process Improvement and Operational Excellence:

• Implementing and optimizing engineering processes, tools, and methodologies to increase productivity, efficiency, and quality.
• Monitoring and analyzing engineering metrics and KPIs to identify areas for improvement and drive data-driven decision-making.
• Fostering a culture of continuous improvement where feedback is encouraged and used to drive positive change while considering the needs of both scaling teams and retaining existing software engineers.

Qualifications

• Experience in engineering and hands-on experience with Python as the main stack language is mandatory.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Head of Engineering or similar leadership role in a successful software startup.
• Strong technical background and hands-on experience in software engineering, preferably in fintech or related domains.
• Experience managing and scaling engineering teams, including recruitment, onboarding, and performance management.
• Demonstrated ability to create an environment that promotes both team scalability and retention of existing software engineers.
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate teams towards achieving common goals.
• Strong business acumen and the ability to align engineering efforts with company strategy.
• Solid understanding of modern software development methodologies, tools, and best practices.
• Familiarity with the US healthcare market and related regulatory requirements is a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

If you are passionate about driving technical innovation in the healthcare fintech space, have a proven track record of leading high-performing engineering teams, and understand the importance of both scaling teams and retaining existing software engineers, we would love to hear from you. Join us!