Director, Software Engineering – Healthcare Interoperability

Teladoc Health

. Lead a function within the software engineering department or business unit .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $180,000 - $215,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in healthcare interoperability, including FHIR, HL7, and API-driven integrations, while leading and mentoring engineering teams in Agile environments. Proven ability to translate complex business requirements into actionable software solutions and architectural specifications.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Healthcare Interoperability ExpertiseAgile Software Development LeadershipCloud-Native Architecture ProficiencyProduction Code Development in Ruby, Node.js, or JavaMentoring and Developing Engineering Talent

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Hard Skills

Software EngineeringPlatform EngineeringApplication DevelopmentCode Quality ReviewArchitectural SpecificationsAPI-Driven IntegrationsDistributed SystemsEvent-Driven PlatformsEHR/EMR EcosystemsClinical Data Exchange

Soft Skills

Stakeholder EngagementConflict ResolutionTeam CollaborationMentoringCross-Functional Alignment

Tools & Technologies

Cloud-Native PlatformsIdentity and Access ManagementObservability ToolsSecurity SolutionsOperational Reliability Tools

Industry Keywords

Healthcare TechnologyClinical EngineeringProvider ConnectivityData ExchangeRegulatory Compliance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudDistributed SystemsJavaJavaScriptNode.jsRuby

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead a function within the software engineering department or business unit
Manage advanced/expert individual contributors and Managers/Senior Managers
Establish functional plans aligned with department or business unit strategy
Evaluate and implement improvements to processes, products, and services
Engage senior internal and external stakeholders to negotiate, resolve conflicts, and build consensus
Develop talent within the area of responsibility
Provide oversight, mentoring, guidance, and code-quality review
Foster collaboration between local and international development teams
Review software operations and identify potential modifications and improvements
Advocate for and implement modern software engineering and Agile best practices
Translate business requirements into epics, stories, and subtasks
Perform hands-on application development and optimization
Document product requirements and create architectural specifications
Manage engineering teams and mentor junior engineers
Estimate work, manage expectations, and deliver engineering commitments
Represent the IT perspective in internal and external stakeholder meetings
Shape the clinical engineering foundation powering provider connectivity, secure workflows, availability management, and data exchange across platforms, EHRs, and partners

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of experience in software engineering, platform engineering, healthcare technology, or related technical leadership roles
Progressive responsibility leading teams and complex technical initiatives
Deep healthcare interoperability expertise, including FHIR, HL7, SMART on FHIR, API-driven integrations, EHR/EMR ecosystems, and clinical data exchange platforms
Proven leadership experience mentoring and developing engineers while remaining technically engaged and contributing hands-on when needed
Ability to lead and influence complex technical initiatives and drive cross-functional alignment
Strong foundation in cloud-native architectures, APIs, distributed systems, and event-driven platforms
Experience leading Agile software development teams in fast-paced environments
At least two years in a leadership position
Bachelor’s Degree or higher in STEM fields is highly preferred
8+ years’ experience writing production code in Ruby, Node.js, or Java
Experience leading multiple engineering teams or managers responsible for large-scale provider-facing or member-facing healthcare platforms
Strong architectural acumen across cloud-native platforms, identity and access management, distributed systems, observability, security, and operational reliability
Experience integrating with major EHR platforms and translating clinical, regulatory, and business needs into platform strategy
Must be currently authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship now or in the future

Benefits

Comp & perks

Performance bonus
RSUs
Benefits program, subject to eligibility requirements
Flexible Vacation Policy
80 hours of Paid Sick, Safe, and Caregiver Leave annually for full-time positions
Inclusive benefits programs for employees and families
Career growth opportunities
Inclusive workplace and equal opportunity employment