Establish a clear technical architecture for care delivery, data, and integrations
Rebuild or stabilize core systems that are currently limiting scale
Implement engineering operating cadence (planning, delivery, quality, incident response)
Build, lead, and develop a small but growing engineering team, scaling it thoughtfully over the next 12 to 24 months while remaining hands-on in architecture, delivery, and critical problem-solving
Improve development velocity and system reliability measurably
Create a sustainable on-call and ownership model
Own the technical execution, architecture, and major engineering decisions for Zócalo Health’s core platforms supporting care delivery, operations, data, and integrations
Partner closely with Product to implement the product roadmap, translating prioritized problems and requirements into scalable, reliable systems
Leverage advances in AI and automation as force multipliers across engineering workflows, internal tooling, and care operations
Drive improvements in system reliability, observability, security, and scalability in a regulated healthcare environment
Make pragmatic decisions around build vs buy, technical debt, and platform evolution to support rapid growth
Establish engineering standards, development practices, and operating rhythms that balance speed with rigor.

Requirements

7+ years of experience in software engineering, including senior technical leadership roles
Proven experience building and scaling systems in healthcare, care delivery, care management, or similarly complex, regulated environments
Strong hands-on technical background with the ability to dive deep when needed
Experience leading engineering teams through periods of rapid growth and ambiguity
Deep understanding of modern cloud architectures, APIs, data platforms, and integration-heavy systems
Strong judgment in balancing speed, quality, compliance, and long-term maintainability
Clear communicator able to partner effectively with technical and non-technical leaders.

Benefits

Equity compensation package
Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision
401k
Flexible PTO policy - take the time you need to recharge
$1,000 home office stipend
We provide the equipment needed for this role.
Opportunity for rapid career progression with plenty of room for personal growth.

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

software engineeringtechnical architecturecloud architecturesAPIsdata platformsintegration-heavy systemsengineering standardsdevelopment practicesincident responsesystem reliability

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationproblem-solvingjudgmentcollaborationadaptabilitystrategic thinkingdecision-makingteam developmentclear communication