Technical Director- Remote Canada

5+ years in technical program leadership or engineering management, ideally with a software engineering background. 5+ years leading high-performing software development and/or quality engineering teams. Strong SDLC expertise; background in healthcare IT or high-growth tech is preferred. Deep understanding of modern engineering practices, cloud technologies, DevOps principles, test automation, and scalable architecture patterns. Ability to guide architectural decision-making and ensure technical and quality excellence across teams. Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving capabilities. Demonstrated ability to attract, develop, and retain top engineering and quality talent. Proven success managing executive stakeholders and driving alignment across cross-functional teams. Exceptional communication and negotiation skills. Excellent administrative and operational management skills. Experience with HL7, FHIR, and/or Healthtech is a strong plus.

Establish and drive the strategic technical direction of the Health Data Platform Features team. Partner with cross-functional leaders to communicate tradeoffs and set engineering priorities. Ensure effective assignment of development work focusing on quality and efficiency. Establish and drive the quality engineering strategy, including automated testing and performance testing. Implement scalable QA processes, tools, and frameworks. Partner with engineering leads to embed quality gates and testing standards. Oversee test planning, automated test coverage, defect management, and quality metrics. Lead and maintain accountability for the Quality Management System (QMS). Manage day-to-day engineering priorities and establish best practices. Develop and maintain team KPIs and metrics. Build strong partnerships with cross-functional teams. Ensure timely completion of performance reviews and development plans. Mentor, coach, and support team members. Promote a positive team culture.