Head of Engineering

PetsApp; Surrey; Hybrid; CAD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative healthcare SaaS company is seeking a product-minded Head of Engineering to lead and expand their engineering team. This pivotal role involves driving strategy and execution while collaborating with the leadership team to shape the technical direction of impactful products. The ideal candidate will have a strong full-stack background and experience in healthcare or SaaS, ready to contribute to the codebase and lead a culture of ownership and collaboration. If you are passionate about building in healthcare and want to make a significant impact, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• 4-5+ years of experience as a software engineer, with leadership experience.
• Strong full-stack background, ideally in TypeScript, Node.js, and React.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow a high-performing engineering team focused on product-thinking.
• Own the complete engineering roadmap from planning to execution.

Skills

TypeScript

Node.js

React/Next.js

PostgreSQL

Redis

Project Management

Communication Skills

Collaboration Skills

Tools

Project Management Tool

Job description

Head of Engineering Role

We’re seeking a product-minded Head of Engineering to lead and grow our engineering team as we scale our healthcare SaaS platform. This is a founder-style role — you’ll be responsible for owning the engineering function, driving strategy and execution, and partnering across the business to build high-quality, impactful products.

You’ll work directly with the founders and leadership team to shape product and technical direction. We're a fast-moving, mission-driven company with deep startup roots. If you’re excited about building in healthcare, owning your outcomes, and leading with vision and accountability, this role is for you.

You’ll be expected to work from the office most of the week, with the flexibility to work remotely when needed.

Responsibilities

1. Lead and grow a high-performing engineering team, fostering a culture of ownership, collaboration, and product-thinking.
2. Partner cross-functionally with Product, Operations, Marketing, and Sales to understand workflows, identify pain points, and deliver high-impact features.
3. Own the complete engineering roadmap — from strategic planning and architecture to hands-on execution and scaling.
4. Contribute to the codebase, especially in the early days — using TypeScript, Node.js, React/Next.js, PostgreSQL, and Redis.
5. Guide technical decision-making and ensure high-quality engineering practices across the team.
6. Drive accountability and deliver measurable outcomes in support of business goals.
7. Set the tone for our engineering culture: pragmatic, fast, and focused on user and business impact. Help shape hiring strategy and build a world-class technical team as we scale.

Requirements

1. 4–5+ years of professional experience as a software engineer, with at least 1–2 years in a leadership or ownership role.
2. Strong full-stack technical background — ideally with experience in TypeScript, Node.js, React/Next.js, PostgreSQL.
3. Demonstrated experience working on complex products, preferably in healthcare, SaaS, or with deep integrations.
4. Ability to break down tasks and own the project management tool with proper documentation and insights.
5. You’ve either led engineering at an early-stage startup or have founder experience yourself.
6. Product-first mindset: you think about user value and business outcomes just as much as code.
7. Strong communication and collaboration skills — you can influence cross-functional teams and lead with clarity and empathy.

Bonus Points

1. Experience with healthcare or regulated industries (e.g., HIPAA, prescription workflows, audit logs).
2. Experience with custom e-commerce frameworks.