WellSky

Director, Engineering

WellSky$150K — $180K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Overland Park, KS
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent work experience
  • 4-5 years of related work experience
  • Strong leadership and team management skills
  • Ability to influence business initiatives and strategies
  • Familiarity with AI tools and platforms

Responsibilities

  • Lead, mentor, and inspire multiple engineering teams
  • Define long-term technical vision and align team goals with business objectives
  • Create and oversee execution of strategic proposals and technical initiatives
  • Collaborate cross-departmentally to deliver scalable solutions
  • Identify risks and prepare teams for challenges
  • Communicate project status and technical decisions to executive leadership
  • Direct and support growth of engineering managers and senior engineers

Benefits

  • Excellent medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • Mental health support through EAP
  • Generous paid time off plus 13 paid holidays
  • 100% vested 401(K) retirement plans
  • Educational assistance up to $2500 per year
Full Job Description
The Director,Engineering is responsible for overseeing the design, architecture, and delivery of high-quality software solutions. The scope of this job includes leading a team of engineers and technical experts, driving both technical and operational success, and fostering a collaborative and results-oriented environment.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead, mentor, and inspire multiple engineering teams by fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability.
  • Work with senior leadership to define the long-term technical vision and roadmap and align engineering objectives with company-wide goals by ensuring the teams' work directly contributes to business success.
  • Influence business leaders on key initiatives and projects, create strategic proposals to gain approval for execution, and oversee execution of major technical initiatives to ensure timely, high-quality delivery.
  • Collaborate with solution management, design, and other departments to align on goals, solution features, and timelines to deliver cohesive and scalable solutions.
  • Identify and mitigate risks in both technical and operational areas, and ensure that engineering teams are prepared for unforeseen challenges and have the necessary support to overcome obstacles.
  • Act as a key point of contact between the engineering teams and executive leadership by communicating project status, risks, and successes, and providing insights into technical decisions and their potential business impact.
  • Provide direction to engineering managers and senior engineers to support their growth and drive team performance.
  • Leverage AI tools and platforms as an integral part of daily responsibilities to enhance decision-making, streamline workflows, and drive data-informed outcomes.
  • Perform other job duties as assigned.


Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent work experience
  • 4 - 5 years related work experience.


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Healthcare industry experience


Job Expectations:
  • Willing to work additional or irregular hours as needed
  • Must work in accordance with applicable security policies and procedures to safeguard company and client information
  • Must be able to sit and view a computer screen for extended periods of time


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Here are some of the exciting benefits full-time teammates are eligible to receive at WellSky:
  • Excellent medical with Rx, dental, and vision benefits
  • Mental Health support through EAP
  • Generous paid time off, plus 13 paid holidays
  • 100% vested 401(K) retirement plans
  • Educational assistance up to $2500 per year


About WellSky

WellSky is a technology company that provides software solutions for healthcare providers and organizations. The company's products and services include electronic health records, revenue cycle management, home health and hospice software, and more. WellSky's mission is to empower care providers with the tools they need to deliver better care and improve patient outcomes. The company was founded in 1980 and is headquartered in Lawrence, Kansas.
Learn more about WellSky
Size
3,000 employees
Industry
Net Income
$20 million
Founded
1980
5 Year Trend
+5%
Revenue
$500 million
NASDAQ

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