VP Engineering, CTO Track Confidential - jobgether

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a VP Engineering, CTO Track (Confidential) based in United States.

This executive technology leadership role offers the opportunity to transform the engineering foundation of a growing healthcare SaaS platform. You will lead a full-scale modernization journey across architecture, product development, cloud infrastructure, security, and AI-enabled capabilities. Working closely with executive leadership, you will define the long-term technology vision while remaining hands-on in critical areas. The role combines strategic ownership with practical execution, ideal for a leader ready to step into a future CTO position. You will guide engineering culture, mentor talent, and establish scalable processes that support ambitious growth goals. Your work will directly impact healthcare professionals by enabling more efficient, secure, and intelligent digital workflows.

Accountabilities:

The VP Engineering will own the technology strategy and execution roadmap, driving modernization efforts while ensuring the platform remains secure, scalable, and aligned with business objectives. This role requires a hands-on technical leader who can balance architecture decisions, product delivery, team development, and executive communication.

• Define and execute a multi-year technology modernization strategy aligned with product, clinical, and business goals.
• Partner with executive leadership and stakeholders to guide architecture decisions, technology investments, and AI adoption strategies.
• Lead the evolution of legacy systems into modern, scalable services using current development practices and cloud technologies.
• Modernize front-end experiences by introducing accessible, user-friendly interfaces and improving overall product usability.
• Oversee the transition toward more scalable architectures, including service decomposition and multi-tenant capabilities.
• Drive security and compliance initiatives, including HIPAA requirements, security best practices, and SOC 2 Type II readiness.
• Build and deliver AI-powered product capabilities by integrating advanced models and vendor solutions into clinical workflows.
• Promote AI-assisted engineering practices while ensuring privacy, reliability, and responsible technology adoption.
• Establish strong engineering standards, processes, and development practices to improve delivery speed and quality.
• Mentor existing engineers, build a high-performing technology team, and define future hiring needs.
• Represent technology strategy with customers, partners, auditors, and executive stakeholders.
• Remain actively involved in development activities while transitioning toward broader leadership responsibilities as the organization grows.

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