Head of Engineering

HealthCare Recruiters International is an exciting interactive digital health startup company of therapy and technology scientists. They are seeking a Technology Officer / Technical Team Lead to take charge of their technology strategy and execution, leading a high-performing engineering and IT team while overseeing technology partnerships and performance metrics.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute the technical vision to support business objectives
• Discover and implement new technologies that give the company a competitive edge
• Evaluate and recommend technology partnerships, platforms, and infrastructure enhancements
• Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing engineering and IT team
• Supervise system architecture, infrastructure, and engineering workflows to ensure scalability and reliability
• Promote best practices in coding, design, and system security
• Oversee quality assurance, data protection, and compliance processes
• Monitor KPIs, technical debt, and IT budgets to measure performance and ROI
• Establish operational standards and documentation protocols
• Collaborate across departments to align technology with business needs
• Communicate technical strategy and performance to executive leadership, stakeholders, and investors
• Incorporate feedback from customers, partners, and internal users to inform product and platform improvements

Requirements:

• Proven experience in a senior technical leadership or team lead role
• Strong knowledge of current and emerging technologies relevant to SaaS, cloud computing, and healthcare compliance
• Demonstrated ability to create technology strategies that drive growth and scalability
• Solid understanding of business planning, budgeting, and performance metrics
• Experience with infrastructure, data security, and regulatory compliance (e.g., HIPAA, SOC 2)
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Strategic thinker with a hands-on, problem-solving mindset
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• MBA or equivalent business/technical graduate degree
• Experience in healthcare tech or regulated industries