Vets First Choice

Director, Software Engineering

Vets First Choice$165K — $235K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Florida, NY
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Demonstrated experience in senior engineering leadership roles
  • Understanding of DORA metrics in modern engineering organizations
  • Expertise in both backend and frontend technologies
  • Proficiency with databases such as PostgreSQL or SQL Server
  • Experience building RESTful APIs and integrating services
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS and Azure
  • Exceptional communication skills for collaboration in hybrid environments

Responsibilities

  • Oversee and advance multiple development teams aligned with product strategy
  • Lead recruitment and team development initiatives
  • Create staffing strategies and manage recruitment processes
  • Promote engineering excellence in the organization
  • Enhance developer experience for continuous delivery at scale
  • Inspire and mentor team leaders
  • Ensure product security, compliance, and reliability
  • Collaborate with senior leadership on vision and strategy
  • Influence strategic commitments to improve user experience

Benefits

  • A great work environment with supportive colleagues
  • Career growth potential in the healthcare technology sector
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401K plan with company match
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid parental leave
  • Short term disability and work-life assistance programs
  • Education benefits and worldwide scholarship opportunities
Full Job Description
We are seeking a Director of Engineering that is experienced in growing and enabling teams to build high-availability solutions for consumers and enterprises. As a Director of Engineering for Ascend (Non-Core), you'll lead teams across services including Power Reporting, Public APIs and Data Conversions.

We are looking for individuals that are problem-solvers, not ticket takers. We operate on trust, focusing on making a real impact for our customers. Our teams work in 6-week cycles, solving real problems while balancing technical debt, bugs innovation and team growth. We value simplicity, delivering small changes that provide business value, test and iterate based on user feedback. Join a stable, profitable company committed to world-class engineering and capturing market share with Dentrix Ascend in the US.

This position is remote within the United States with up to 10% travel as needed with a preference for an individual that is able to work out of our American Fork, UT office.

What You Will Do
  • Overseeing and advancing multiple development teams, ensuring alignment with product strategy
  • Leading efforts in hiring, team development and supporting industry changes to achieve market dominance
  • Creating staffing strategies and managing recruitment processes
  • Promoting engineering excellence within your domain
  • Improving developer experience to facilitate continuous delivery at scale
  • Inspiring and mentoring team leaders and their teams
  • Ensuring product security, compliance, and reliability
  • Collaborating with senior engineering leadership on vision and strategy
  • Influencing strategic commitments and enhancing user experience


Technologies We Use
  • Languages & Frameworks: Groovy, Ember.js, React
  • Databases: Postgres, Redis
  • Messaging & Cloud: RabbitMQ, AWS
  • DevOps & Tools: GitLab, Jira, Dynatrace


What We Are Looking For
  • Demonstrated experience and impact in senior engineering leadership roles
  • Understanding of DORA metrics and their usage in a modern engineering organization
  • Expertise in both backend and frontend technologies
  • Proficiency with databases such as PostgreSQL or SQL Server
  • In-depth knowledge of building RESTful APIs
  • Experience integrating internal and third-party services
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS and Azure
  • Exceptional communication and collaboration abilities
  • Skilled in leading and influencing within a hybrid and remote environment
  • Independent and proactive, with a commitment to delivering results with minimal supervision
  • Empathetic, authentic, inquisitive, driven, self-motivated, diligent, optimistic, and courageous


What Will Set You Apart
  • Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in Computer Science or a related field
  • Understanding of data migration and ETL practices


What You'll Gain as a #TeamSchein Member

The posted range for this position is $165,000 - $235,000, which is the expected starting salary range for an employee who is new to the role to fully proficient in the role. Many factors go into determining employee pay within the posted range including prior experience, current skills, location/labor market, internal equity, etc. This position is eligible for a bonus target not reflected in the range.

What you get as a Henry Schein One Employee
  • A great place to work with fantastic people.
  • A career in the healthcare technology industry, with the ability to grow and realize your full potential.
  • Competitive compensation.
  • Excellent benefits package! Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage, 401K Plan with Company Match, Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Parental Leave, Short Term Disability, Work Life Assistance Program, Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Benefits, Worldwide Scholarship Program, Volunteer Opportunities, and more.


*Benefits may vary by location or status.

About Vets First Choice

Vets First Choice is a healthcare technology company that provides veterinary practices with a suite of online tools to manage their businesses. The company was founded in 2010 by Benjamin Shaw and David Shaw. Vets First Choice's platform allows veterinarians to manage their inventory, prescriptions, and client communications online. The company also offers a range of analytics and reporting tools to help practices optimize their operations. Vets First Choice's mission is to improve the quality of care for animals by providing veterinarians with the tools they need to succeed.
Learn more about Vets First Choice
Size
2,000 employees
Industry
Net Income
-$50 million
Founded
2010
5 Year Trend
+250%
Revenue
$500 million
NASDAQ

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