Remote Head of Engineering
at Alto Pharmacy

Summary

Join Alto Pharmacy as a visionary and diligent Head of Engineering to lead our User Interfaces and Experience teams. You will shape and deliver high-quality, scalable front-end applications across web and mobile platforms, driving innovation and ensuring seamless user interactions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; advanced degree preferred
• 15+ years of experience in software engineering with a focus on building scalable, high-performance front-end systems
• Proven track record of 10+ years in engineering leadership, managing and scaling teams responsible for high-traffic, customer-facing web and mobile applications
• Expertise in modern front-end frameworks and technologies, such as React, React Native, or similar technologies, with experience integrating predictive models (e.g., chatbots)
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Experience in fast-paced, high-growth environments, with a focus on innovation and user-centric design
• Strategic thinker with a passion for UI/UX, capable of driving front-end innovation in a dynamic, evolving landscape

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the UI/UX technology strategy, setting the roadmap, and driving fast, iterative launches with incremental customer value
• Lead the design and development of high-volume, low-latency web and mobile (iOS/Android) applications, focusing on intuitive user interfaces and interactions
• Oversee the architecture, development, and deployment of front-end systems and their integration with backend services, cloud infrastructure, and edge devices
• Drive innovation in predictive models such as chatbots, enhancing user engagement and experience through advanced technologies
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product, design, customer, and operations, to ensure the delivery of intuitive and impactful user interfaces that meet business and customer needs
• Mentor and lead a high-performing team of front-end engineers, fostering innovation, technical excellence, and continuous improvement
• Drive best practices for front-end software engineering, emphasizing code quality, performance, scalability, and a user-centered design approach
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements, particularly in healthcare

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience building and scaling performant and high volume mobile applications
• Experience building and scaling inventory, supply chain, procurement applications
• Strong understanding of pharmacy operations, workflows, and regulatory requirements
• Experience with Backend for frontend, API management systems, such as Apigee and GraphQL
• Experience in building and scaling healthcare or telemedicine platforms
• Advanced certifications or training in pharmacy or healthcare analytics
• Experience with Supply Chain, Inventory Management, and Procurement systems
• Experience productionizing AI/ML models and building proof of concepts leveraging developing technologies

Benefits

• Multiple group medical, dental and vision plans to choose from
• 401(k) plan
• Group life
• AD&D
• FSA/HSA
• Employer paid STD/LTD
• Take-What-You-Need vacation time
• Accrued paid sick time
• 11 paid holidays (7 for Pharmacy and Care teams)
• 8 weeks paid parental leave for eligible employees