Head of Engineering Part-time VIRTUAL

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Medici
Johannesburg
Remote
ZAR 500 000 - 600 000
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5 days ago
Job description

Heath by Design in San Antonio Texas is changing the healthcare system by delivering best-in-class preventive and complex condition care that dramatically improves outcomes, provides quick access to care, and significantly reduces medical costs. With an ambitious growth trajectory, Health by Design is attracting and cultivating team members who embody our values and are passionate about our mission to rebuild healthcare to what it should be.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Head of Engineering to lead our engineering function and contribute to the overall technology vision of Health by Design. Our ideal candidate will bring a strong foundation in software development, deep expertise in system architecture, and demonstrated success in building and scaling high-performing engineering teams. This part-time virtual role requires hands-on technical leadership experience with third-party platform integrations and a data-driven mindset, including proficiency in technologies like Snowflake.

Duties / Responsibilities:

  1. Team Culture and Growth
  • People Development: Cultivate a high-performing engineering team through mentoring, coaching, and continuous feedback.
  • Support the professional growth of team members and identify opportunities for skills development.
  • Hiring & Retention
    • Collaborate with Talent and Human Resources Team to attract top technical talent.
    • Build a diverse, inclusive, and mission-aligned team while minimizing attrition and maintaining a strong pipeline of future leaders.
  • Culture Building
    • Champion a collaborative, open, and psychologically safe working environment.
    • Promote transparency, trust, and empowerment within engineering and cross-functional teams.
    • Establish engineering rituals such as tech talks, pair programming sessions, retrospectives, and hack days to strengthen team cohesion and knowledge sharing.

    Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Required:

    N/A

    Required Skills / Abilities:

    • Expertise in system architecture
    • Expertise in building and scaling high-performing engineering teams
    • Hands-on technical leadership
    • Experience with third-party platform integrations
    • Proficiency in technologies like Snowflake

    Education and Experience:

    • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or applicable technology certifications.
    • 10 years of experience in software development and engineering roles
    • 5 years of experience in a leadership position, preferably as a Technical Lead or similar

    How to Apply:

    Learn more about us at [website]. Ready to make an impact and join our team? Apply directly by sending your resume to [email].

    Required Experience:

    Director

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