Head of Engineering

Unlock Health

Head of Engineering leading a web development team at Unlock Health, focusing on digital experiences for healthcare clients.

Posted 6/8/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois, Tennessee • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AngularAWSAzureCloudDrupalGoogle Cloud PlatformJavaScriptMicroservicesNode.jsReactSitecoreWordPress

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage and mentor a team of tech leads and senior developers, fostering a culture of craft, accountability, innovation and excellence.
Attract top talent, develop career paths, and build team capabilities to match evolving client needs.
Champion responsible and performant AI development practices, including robust CI/CD pipelines that support increased development velocity.
Operate as the business leader of the web development discipline with a focus on driving profitability, optimizing utilization, and setting teams up for success with thoughtful project-level resourcing.
Define and execute the web development strategy, including the architectural roadmap for platforms, integrations, and emerging technologies.
Lead with an AI-native approach — leveraging AI tools and automation throughout the development lifecycle, from ideation to QA to delivery. Continuously assess and redefine how AI tools can enhance our practice.
Evaluate and recommend CMS and no-code/low-code platforms appropriate to each project's context. Architect scalable, secure, cloud-first solutions with strong command of AWS, Azure, or GCP environments and other CMS platform-specific cloud environments.
Stay ahead of the curve on emerging frameworks, personalization technologies, accessibility standards, and omnichannel integration patterns.
Serve as the senior technical lead in client-facing engagements. You'll take complex architectural decisions, platform tradeoffs, and technical constraints and make them land clearly for non-technical stakeholders: clients, brand teams, and marketing lead. You'll consult with client technology teams, present recommendations with confidence, address concerns before they become blockers, and remain a trusted POC from kickoff through launch. You’ll build relationships and affinity with clients and help drive growth.
Collaborate with CX, UX/UI, content, creative, and strategy teams to deliver seamless, high-quality digital experiences.
Oversee multiple concurrent enterprise-scale projects, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery without sacrificing quality.
Translate complex business and marketing requirements into practical, scalable technical solutions.
Establish and enforce coding standards, security protocols, and compliance practices across all web platforms.
Ensure adherence to data privacy regulations (GDPR, HIPAA, CCPA, etc.) and accessibility standards (WCAG) — experience in healthcare or other regulated industries is a plus.
Understand and support our healthcare clients in a healthcare specific regulatory environment.
Implement monitoring, analytics, and reporting frameworks to track platform performance and business impact.
Support internal digital initiatives alongside client work, improving the efficiency and effectiveness of how we operate.

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years in web development, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role overseeing enterprise-scale platforms and teams.
A proven track record delivering large-scale digital projects — on time, on budget, and with measurable business impact.
Demonstrated experience managing developers across levels (junior through tech lead), including distributed and nearshore/offshore team structures.
Experience in healthcare, life sciences, financial services, or another regulated industry is preferred, though not required.
Technology-agnostic mindset: you evaluate platforms based on fit, not familiarity — while bringing hands-on depth with CMS platforms including WordPress, Drupal, and Sitecore, and no-code/low-code tools such as Webflow and Framer.
Strong command of modern frameworks (React, Angular, Node.js, etc.), microservices architecture, API-first development, and DevOps/CI-CD practices.
Solid grounding in cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP), enterprise security, and compliance requirements.
Mastery of AI tools and automation. Operates with an integrated workflow that includes Claude Code, Codex, or Cursor.
Excellent communicator who can translate technical complexity for executive, marketing, and client audiences equally well.
Strong stakeholder management instincts and comfort presenting in senior strategy discussions.
Experience and interest in participating in new business and growth efforts.
A collaborative leader who earns trust across disciplines.
Candidates must currently live in the US and be legally authorized to work in the US without requiring visa sponsorship now or in the future. Verification of work eligibility will be required upon hire.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive Salary
Health, Dental and Vision benefit packages to fit all types of lifestyles
Life, Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance paid 100% by the company
FSA / HSA Options
401(K) with a generous company match program
Flexible Paid Time Off (aka- unlimited)
Paid Parental Leave
Hybrid and Remote work schedules available
Employee Assistance Program (unlimited free telephonic counseling for a variety of issues such as mental health, financial support, and legal advice)
Employee Referral Program

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Hard Skills & Tools

web developmentAI development practicesCI/CD pipelinesmicroservices architectureAPI-first developmentcloud infrastructureDevOpsmodern frameworksCMS platformsno-code/low-code tools

Soft Skills

team managementcommunicationstakeholder managementcollaborationleadershipmentoringstrategic thinkingrelationship buildingproblem-solvinginnovation