Vice President, Engineering

Dayforce

Vice President of Engineering providing strategic leadership in software engineering and data architecture for LabConnect. Leading the modern data foundation and AI-enabled engineering initiatives.

Posted 7/29/2026full-timeRemote • Tennessee • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in data architecture and engineering leadership, with a focus on modernizing data environments and implementing AI-enabled solutions. Proven ability to align technical strategies with business goals while fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration.

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Data Architecture ExpertiseMicrosoft Azure ExperienceAI-Enabled Solutions ImplementationSoftware Development PracticesRegulated Industry Experience

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Hard Skills

Software EngineeringData Platform DesignRelational Data ModelsUnstructured Data ModelsBlob Data ModelsVector-Based Data ModelsAI-Assisted EngineeringIntelligent AutomationEnterprise SecurityCompliance Requirements

Soft Skills

LeadershipCollaborationCoachingPerformance ManagementInnovation

Tools & Technologies

Azure Data LakeAzure SynapseAzure PurviewCosmos DB

Industry Keywords

HealthcareLife SciencesClinical ResearchEnterprise TransformationTechnical Debt Reduction

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Azure

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The Vice President, Engineering provides strategic and operational leadership for software engineering, data architecture, and next-generation development platforms.
Lead the strategy and execution for a modern domain and data model that supports product scalability, operational efficiency, and AI-enabled use cases.
Oversee the evolution of legacy data environments into an integrated ecosystem of structured, unstructured, blob, and vector-based data architectures that enable secure and effective use of advanced models and automation tools.
Define and operationalize a modern engineering model in which human engineers and AI agents work together effectively.
Establish rigorous engineering, testing, release, and quality assurance practices that support the speed of AI-assisted development while maintaining the reliability, traceability, and performance expected in clinical trial technology environments.
Partner closely with product leadership to align architecture, platform investments, and engineering priorities with business goals, client needs, and product roadmaps.
Act as a key technical voice with executive leadership and, when appropriate, the Board, translating complex engineering, data, and AI concepts into clear business implications, opportunities, and risks.
Recruit, coach, and retain strong engineering and data leaders. Establish clear performance expectations, accountability, and succession plans while fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, information systems, or a related field required; advanced degree preferred.
15+ years of progressive experience in software engineering and technology leadership, including a demonstrated track record of scaling high-performing teams and leading complex enterprise transformation initiatives.
Deep expertise in data architecture and data platform design, including practical understanding of relational, unstructured, blob, and vector-based data models and the trade-offs involved in applying them to enterprise software and AI-enabled solutions.
Significant experience leading large-scale technology and data initiatives in Microsoft Azure environments, including services such as Azure Data Lake, Synapse, Purview, and Cosmos DB.
Demonstrated success partnering with product leaders to balance platform modernization, technical debt reduction, and timely delivery of customer-facing capabilities.
Experience implementing modern software development practices, including AI-assisted engineering, intelligent automation, or emerging agentic development approaches.
Strong understanding of enterprise security, privacy, and compliance requirements, with experience partnering closely with security or SecOps leaders to deliver compliant, scalable solutions.
Experience in regulated industries such as healthcare, life sciences, or clinical research strongly preferred.

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The Vice President, Engineering provides strategic and operational leadership for software engineering, data architecture, and next-generation development platforms.
Lead the strategy and execution for a modern domain and data model that supports product scalability, operational efficiency, and AI-enabled use cases.
Oversee the evolution of legacy data environments into an integrated ecosystem of structured, unstructured, blob, and vector-based data architectures that enable secure and effective use of advanced models and automation tools.
Define and operationalize a modern engineering model in which human engineers and AI agents work together effectively.
Establish rigorous engineering, testing, release, and quality assurance practices that support the speed of AI-assisted development while maintaining the reliability, traceability, and performance expected in clinical trial technology environments.
Partner closely with product leadership to align architecture, platform investments, and engineering priorities with business goals, client needs, and product roadmaps.
Act as a key technical voice with executive leadership and, when appropriate, the Board, translating complex engineering, data, and AI concepts into clear business implications, opportunities, and risks.
Recruit, coach, and retain strong engineering and data leaders. Establish clear performance expectations, accountability, and succession plans while fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. 🎯 Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, information systems, or a related field required; advanced degree preferred.
15+ years of progressive experience in software engineering and technology leadership, including a demonstrated track record of scaling high-performing teams and leading complex enterprise transformation initiatives.
Deep expertise in data architecture and data platform design, including practical understanding of relational, unstructured, blob, and vector-based data models and the trade-offs involved in applying them to enterprise software and AI-enabled solutions.
Significant experience leading large-scale technology and data initiatives in Microsoft Azure environments, including services such as Azure Data Lake, Synapse, Purview, and Cosmos DB.
Demonstrated success partnering with product leaders to balance platform modernization, technical debt reduction, and timely delivery of customer-facing capabilities.
Experience implementing modern software development practices, including AI-assisted engineering, intelligent automation, or emerging agentic development approaches.
Strong understanding of enterprise security, privacy, and compliance requirements, with experience partnering closely with security or SecOps leaders to deliver compliant, scalable solutions.
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