Lead Engineer
Apply NowCompany: Essen Medical Associates
Location: Bronx, NY 10467
Description:
Overview
At Essen Health Care, we care for that!
As the largest privately held multispecialty medical group in the Bronx, we provide high-quality, compassionate, and accessible medical care to some of the most vulnerable and under-served residents of New York State. Guided by a Population Health model of care, Essen has five integrated clinical divisions offering urgent care, primary care, and specialty services, as well as nursing home staffing and care management. Founded in 1999, our over 20-year commitment has fueled an unwavering dedication toward innovating a better healthcare delivery system. Essen has expanded from a single primary care office to an umbrella organization offering specialties from women's health to endocrinology, from psychiatry to a vast array of other specialties. All clinical services are offered via telehealth or in-person at over 35 medical offices and at home through the Essen House Calls program.
Essen Health Care is the place Where Care Comes Together! We are looking for the most talented and effective individuals to join our rapidly growing company. With over 1,100 employees and 400+ Practitioners, we care for over 250,000 patients annually in New York City and beyond. From medical providers to administration & operational staff, there is a career here for you. Join our team today!
Job Summary
About Us
Essen Health Care is at the forefront of healthcare innovation, developing cutting-edge population health and practice management solutions that transform patient care delivery. We're looking for a Lead Engineer to join our dynamic team and lead our technical initiatives.
Position Overview
As a Lead Engineer at Essen Health Care, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping our technology strategy and driving the development of scalable healthcare solutions. You'll work at the intersection of healthcare and technology, leading initiatives that directly impact patient care and clinical operations.
Responsibilities
Engineering Oversight & Technical Leadership
Provide technical oversight and architectural guidance across multiple engineering teams
Define and maintain technical standards, best practices, and architectural patterns
Lead technical design reviews and provide constructive feedback on architecture decisions
Drive technical excellence through code reviews, documentation, and knowledge sharing
Identify and mitigate technical risks across projects and initiatives
Champion engineering excellence and mentor team members in technical best practices
Technology Strategy & Innovation
Partner with CTO to develop and execute technology roadmap aligned with business goals
Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend strategic adoption opportunities
Drive architectural decisions that enable scalability, reliability, and maintainability
Lead proof-of-concept initiatives for new technologies and approaches
Collaborate with product teams to ensure technical feasibility of proposed features
Balance technical debt management with new feature development
Data & Analytics Leadership
Architect data infrastructure solutions that support analytics and reporting needs
Design scalable data pipelines and ETL processes for healthcare data
Ensure data security and compliance with healthcare regulations
Guide implementation of analytics tools and dashboards
Champion data-driven decision making across engineering teams
Collaborate with data science teams on machine learning initiatives
Qualifications
Experience
Minimum 8+ years of software engineering experience, with at least 4 years in senior technical leadership roles
Proven track record of architecting and delivering large-scale, complex healthcare systems
Demonstrated experience leading and mentoring engineering teams
Strong history of successful technical project delivery in regulated environments
Experience with healthcare data systems and EMR integrations
Technical Expertise
Expert-level proficiency in multiple programming languages and frameworks
Deep understanding of distributed systems and microservices architecture
Strong background in cloud platforms (Azure)
Experience with healthcare data standards (HL7, FHIR)
Expertise in database design and optimization
Knowledge of security best practices and HIPAA compliance
Proficiency in CI/CD practices and DevOps methodologies
System Design & Architecture Experience
Experience designing and implementing distributed systems
Track record of building scalable, cloud-native applications
History of successful database architecture and optimization
Experience with microservices architecture and API design
Background in security architecture and compliance implementations
Salary: $180,000-$250,000
Equal Opportunity Employer
Equal Opportunity Employer
Essen Health care is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we seek candidates who desire to work in and serve an ethnically diverse population.
At Essen Health Care, we care for that!
As the largest privately held multispecialty medical group in the Bronx, we provide high-quality, compassionate, and accessible medical care to some of the most vulnerable and under-served residents of New York State. Guided by a Population Health model of care, Essen has five integrated clinical divisions offering urgent care, primary care, and specialty services, as well as nursing home staffing and care management. Founded in 1999, our over 20-year commitment has fueled an unwavering dedication toward innovating a better healthcare delivery system. Essen has expanded from a single primary care office to an umbrella organization offering specialties from women's health to endocrinology, from psychiatry to a vast array of other specialties. All clinical services are offered via telehealth or in-person at over 35 medical offices and at home through the Essen House Calls program.
Essen Health Care is the place Where Care Comes Together! We are looking for the most talented and effective individuals to join our rapidly growing company. With over 1,100 employees and 400+ Practitioners, we care for over 250,000 patients annually in New York City and beyond. From medical providers to administration & operational staff, there is a career here for you. Join our team today!
Job Summary
About Us
Essen Health Care is at the forefront of healthcare innovation, developing cutting-edge population health and practice management solutions that transform patient care delivery. We're looking for a Lead Engineer to join our dynamic team and lead our technical initiatives.
Position Overview
As a Lead Engineer at Essen Health Care, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping our technology strategy and driving the development of scalable healthcare solutions. You'll work at the intersection of healthcare and technology, leading initiatives that directly impact patient care and clinical operations.
Responsibilities
Engineering Oversight & Technical Leadership
Provide technical oversight and architectural guidance across multiple engineering teams
Define and maintain technical standards, best practices, and architectural patterns
Lead technical design reviews and provide constructive feedback on architecture decisions
Drive technical excellence through code reviews, documentation, and knowledge sharing
Identify and mitigate technical risks across projects and initiatives
Champion engineering excellence and mentor team members in technical best practices
Technology Strategy & Innovation
Partner with CTO to develop and execute technology roadmap aligned with business goals
Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend strategic adoption opportunities
Drive architectural decisions that enable scalability, reliability, and maintainability
Lead proof-of-concept initiatives for new technologies and approaches
Collaborate with product teams to ensure technical feasibility of proposed features
Balance technical debt management with new feature development
Data & Analytics Leadership
Architect data infrastructure solutions that support analytics and reporting needs
Design scalable data pipelines and ETL processes for healthcare data
Ensure data security and compliance with healthcare regulations
Guide implementation of analytics tools and dashboards
Champion data-driven decision making across engineering teams
Collaborate with data science teams on machine learning initiatives
Qualifications
Experience
Minimum 8+ years of software engineering experience, with at least 4 years in senior technical leadership roles
Proven track record of architecting and delivering large-scale, complex healthcare systems
Demonstrated experience leading and mentoring engineering teams
Strong history of successful technical project delivery in regulated environments
Experience with healthcare data systems and EMR integrations
Technical Expertise
Expert-level proficiency in multiple programming languages and frameworks
Deep understanding of distributed systems and microservices architecture
Strong background in cloud platforms (Azure)
Experience with healthcare data standards (HL7, FHIR)
Expertise in database design and optimization
Knowledge of security best practices and HIPAA compliance
Proficiency in CI/CD practices and DevOps methodologies
System Design & Architecture Experience
Experience designing and implementing distributed systems
Track record of building scalable, cloud-native applications
History of successful database architecture and optimization
Experience with microservices architecture and API design
Background in security architecture and compliance implementations
Salary: $180,000-$250,000
Equal Opportunity Employer
Equal Opportunity Employer
Essen Health care is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we seek candidates who desire to work in and serve an ethnically diverse population.