Vice President, Engineering

Job Description

About Octagos Health:

Octagos Health is a dynamic and rapidly growing healthcare technology company dedicated to improving patient outcomes through advanced healthcare solutions. We are seeking a dedicated and visionary Vice President of Engineering to oversee and own the strategy and development of our engineering department.

Position Summary:

The Vice President of Engineering will be responsible for aligning with the executive team’s vision with the technical strategy, mentoring the engineering team, ensuring the delivery of high-quality products, and fostering a culture of innovation, efficiency, and continuous improvement. In concert with the CEO and CTO, this position oversees all engineering efforts, drives innovation, and ensures the delivery of high-quality technology solutions.

This is an office-based position located in Houston, Texas, with quarterly travel to India required.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership:

Define and communicate the technical vision and strategy for engineering

Align engineering efforts with the company's overall business goals

Identify and evaluate emerging technologies and trends

Develop and implement engineering processes and best practices

Work cross-functionally to collaborate with product, engineering, and customer success teams to ensure alignment on customer feedback, feature requests, and product development priorities

Act as a key liaison between the CEO, CTO and product teams to ensure the right solutions are delivered.

Technical Expertise:

Maintain a strong understanding of software engineering principles, architecture, and system design.

Stay up-to-date on the latest technologies and trends.

Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members.

Conduct technical reviews and provide feedback on code quality and architecture.

Operational Efficiency:

Optimize engineering processes and workflows.

Manage R&D costs and ensure efficient resource allocation.

Monitor and measure key performance indicators (KPIs).

Identify and address bottlenecks and inefficiencies.

Team Leadership and Management:

Lead, mentor, and motivate a team of engineers, including directors, managers, and development teams.

Foster a collaborative and high-performing engineering culture.

Provide engineer individual and team lead performance feedback and conduct regular reviews to maximize quality and speed of output.

Foster a collaborative and high-performing engineering culture.

Assist in recruiting, hiring, and onboarding of engineers.

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in a related field, such as engineering or computer science. A master's degree with a focus on engineering management or technology management is .

Experience: 10+ years of engineering management experience, with 5+ years in a leadership role. Experience managing SaaS from inception through launch and iteration. Experience managing cross-functional teams including product and engineering in a high-growth, early-stage environment is desirable.

Skills:

Strong leadership skills with the ability to make decisions.

Ability to meet deadlines and work in a fast-paced environment.

Ability to think strategically and problem solve.

Effective collaboration skills.

Excellent technical proficiency in programming, database management and cloud computing. (i.e. Angular, C#, .NET, SQL, Azure)

Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Why Join Octagos Health?

Innovative Environment: Be part of a forward-thinking company that is shaping the future of healthcare.

Growth Opportunities: Take advantage of opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

Collaborative Culture: Work in a supportive and collaborative environment where your contributions are valued.

Competitive Compensation: Receive a competitive salary and benefits package.