Senior Director, Engineering

Newfire Global Partners•Boston, MA

51d•$247,000 - $287,000

About The Position

Newfire Global Partners is a leading technology firm that specializes in building transformative software solutions for some of the world’s most innovative companies. With a presence across four continents, Newfire Global brings deep expertise in digital healthcare, AI-driven analytics, and enterprise technology. The firm’s track record of delivering scalable, high-impact solutions has made it a trusted partner for organizations seeking to drive meaningful change through technology. We are passionate about the purpose-driven mission to help improve the quality of care for patients and are building a collaborative, innovative, and inclusive culture. We are a fully funded company founded by serial entrepreneurs with a stable client base. Opportunity for impact Newfire Global Partners, a leader in developing disruptive healthcare technology, collaborates with Fortune 500 companies and start-ups to drive transformation.

Requirements

Proven experience as a Director, Vice President of Engineering or Chief Technology Officer.
Experience in client-facing roles, with a knack for understanding and translating client needs into actionable strategies.
Experience in the healthcare industry, and familiarity with the data standards and regulatory requirements that drive healthcare technology decision making in the US.
Strong grasp of modern software development practices, cloud services, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and emerging technologies.
Ongoing technical fluency and a track record of exploring and adopting new technologies, engineering principles, languages and infrastructure.
Exceptional communication and presentation skills.
Demonstrated ability to mentor, inspire, and lead technical teams.
Adaptive and agile, comfortable in a dynamic environment with shifting priorities.
Collaborative mindset with a strong focus on value creation.
Passionate about continuous learning, innovation, and technical excellence.

Responsibilities

Serve as a fractional engineering leader, including as a Consulting CTO, for Newfire customers, supporting short-term initiatives and long term engagements, including management of engineering resources from Newfire and from customers.
Engage with client leadership teams to understand their strategic tech needs, challenges, and growth ambitions and develop overall technology strategies.
Lead “Accelerated Starts,” strategic technology projects and technical assessments for VC, PE and privately funded organizations, providing executive oversight and overall responsibility for delivery.
Support Newfire’s sales team and leadership team in conversations with new customers, designing engagement models that maximize the value Newfire can deliver to those customers.
Act as a technical liaison for new service development, ensuring that our company's services align with the evolving needs of our clients.
Lead recruiting initiatives for key roles and participate in the development of Newfire’s engineering strategy.
Organize and lead workshops, tech talks, and training sessions.
Mentor and provide career growth guidance to our senior technical staff.
Develop and refine technical frameworks, methodologies, and best practices for our teams to adopt as best practices which can be shared with customers.