Director of Engineering - Healthcare Tech

Steer Health transforms healthcare with the industry's most widely adopted Al-fueled patient experience and growth.

At Steer Health, we're creating next-generation consumer engagement experiences with solutions spanning care communication, patient engagement, scheduling, smart notifications, and more.

We are seeking a Director of Engineering specialized in healthcare to oversee technical operations within our organization. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in managing technical teams, ensuring compliance, and optimizing technical systems and processes within the healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

• Team Leadership and Management: Lead, mentor, and manage technical teams responsible for healthcare systems, infrastructure, and applications.
• Hands on with Front end and Back End Technologies, Lead or an Architect level expertise
• Extensive experience with Google Cloud Platform, Kubernetes and Docker
• Lead, Manage and mentor Engineering team
• Cross function collaboration and work closely with C-Suite level executives
• Client collaboration and interaction for requirements gathering
• Effective communication with internal and external take holders
• Process driven approach
• Flexible and open to work in a fast-paced environment
• Provide guidance, direction, and support to ensure efficient technical operations and adherence to healthcare standards and regulations.
• Healthcare Systems Optimization: Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of healthcare-specific technical systems, ensuring reliability, scalability, and security.
• Identify opportunities for system improvements, upgrades, and optimization to enhance patient care, operational efficiency, and data security.
• Compliance and Regulatory Adherence: Ensure compliance with healthcare industry standards, HIPAA regulations, and other relevant data privacy and security requirements.
• Implement and enforce best practices and protocols to protect patient data and ensure confidentiality.
• Collaboration and Cross-functional Engagement: Collaborate with healthcare professionals, IT teams, and stakeholders to align technical strategies with healthcare delivery objectives.
• Communicate technical concepts and solutions effectively to non-technical stakeholders.
• Project Management and Planning: Plan and manage technical projects related to healthcare systems implementation, upgrades, and integrations.
• Develop project timelines, allocate resources, and oversee project execution to ensure timely and successful delivery

Requirements

·        Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Healthcare Informatics, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.

·        5-7 years of experience in technical management, specifically within healthcare IT or healthcare systems management.

·        Hands on with Full Stack Technologies, Google Cloud Platform, Kubernetes and Docker

·        In-depth knowledge of healthcare information systems, electronic health records (EHR/EMR), and healthcare-specific software applications.

·        Understanding of healthcare compliance standards, such as HIPAA, HITECH, and other regulatory requirements.

Strong leadership, team management, and communication skills.