Head of Engineering (EU Time zone)

About Collectly:

Collectly is a tech-enabled patient billing platform that works as an add-on for your EHR/PM. Collectly accelerates and increases patient cash flow, streamlines post-service billing operations, and provides the best patient experience that works for all demographics.

As the Head of Engineering, you will play a crucial role in shaping and executing our engineering strategy. You will lead and manage all engineering teams, ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality software products, driving innovation in the healthcare fintech domain, and fostering a culture of growth and retention.

This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned engineering leader with a proven track record in successful software startups.

Responsibilities

• Leadership and Team Management:

• Lead, mentor, and manage a growing team of software engineers, fostering a collaborative and high-performing culture.

• Define team structure, establish clear roles and responsibilities, and facilitate effective communication and coordination across teams.

• Implement initiatives to foster professional growth, engagement, and retention of existing software engineers.

• Engineering Strategy and Execution:

• Define the engineering roadmap and technical vision in alignment with the company's overall goals and objectives.

• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders, including product management and design, to prioritize engineering initiatives and ensure timely delivery of high-quality software products.

• Balance the need for scaling teams with strategies for retaining existing software engineers, promoting a positive and supportive work environment.

• Recruitment and Team Expansion:

• Work closely with the talent acquisition team to define hiring strategies, attract top-tier engineering talent, and build a diverse and inclusive engineering organization.

• Manage the recruitment process for software engineers, including sourcing, interviewing, and onboarding new team members.

• Develop strategies and programs to retain existing software engineers, fostering their professional growth and job satisfaction.

• Process Improvement and Operational Excellence:

• Implement and optimize engineering processes, tools, and methodologies to increase productivity, efficiency, and quality.

• Monitor and analyze engineering metrics and KPIs to identify areas for improvement and drive data-driven decision-making.

• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, where feedback is encouraged and used to drive positive change while considering the needs of both scaling teams and retaining existing software engineers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Head of Engineering or similar leadership role in a successful software startup.
• Strong technical background and hands-on experience in software engineering, preferably in fintech or related domains.
• Experience managing and scaling engineering teams, including recruitment, onboarding, and performance management.
• Demonstrated ability to create an environment that promotes both team scalability and retention of existing software engineers.
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate teams towards achieving common goals.
• Strong business acumen and the ability to align engineering efforts with company strategy.
• Solid understanding of modern software development methodologies, tools, and best practices.
• Familiarity with the USA healthcare market and related regulatory requirements is a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

If you are passionate about driving technical innovation in the healthcare fintech space, have a proven track record of leading high-performing engineering teams, and understand the importance of both scaling teams and retaining existing software engineers, we would love to hear from you. Join us