Director of Software Engineering
Core
Strategic and technical leadership for Ontada's engineering organization, owning the vision and execution for scalable healthcare data platforms, pipelines, data products, analytics, and integrations that power value-based care programs.
Role type
Director of Software Engineering (Data Engineering focus)
Builds
Cloud data platforms, lakehouse and warehouse architectures, batch and streaming pipelines, shared data services, and governed data products for value-based care.
Domain
Healthcare technology / Data Engineering
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Enterprise-scale cloud data platform design, Lakehouse and warehouse architecture, Batch and streaming pipeline development, Data modeling and productization, Data governance and quality controls, Microservices and API design, Distributed systems architecture, Cloud-native engineering, CI/CD implementation, Team leadership and scaling, Stakeholder management, HIPAA and PHI compliance knowledge.
Preferred skills
Master's degree in CS/SE/Data Science, Prior leadership in healthcare technology, Value-based care domain expertise, Clinical analytics experience, Payer-provider exchange knowledge.
Technologies
Databricks, Apache Spark, Python, SQL, Delta Lake, Event streaming, REST APIs, Containerization, Cloud services, AI/ML tools.
Responsibilities
Define technical vision for VBC data ecosystem, Build multi-release roadmaps for VBC workflows, Lead managers and engineers to build high-performance culture, Establish standards for data contracts and observability, Provide hands-on oversight of data architecture and critical design decisions, Deliver reusable data products and integrations across clinical and operational domains, Ensure integration with enterprise web and SaaS applications, Collaborate with Product, Clinical Informatics, and external partners, Attract and develop top engineering talent, Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and security standards.
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership with hands-on technical oversight