Director

Job Title: Director –Engineering Excellence 

Work Location: Hyderabad or Chennai (open to Bengaluru, Mumbai, Pune, NCR)  

Work Arrangement: Requires a minimum of 9 working days per month from the Chennai office, with the remaining days flexible to be worked from any of the other listed locations. 

About the Role 

We are seeking a visionary and technically accomplished leader to serve as Director – Engineering Excellence. This role is pivotal in driving organization-wide engineering transformation through strategic leadership, innovation, and operational excellence. The Director will champion modern software development practices, foster high-performing teams, and lead the adoption of cutting-edge technologies including cloud-native architectures, AI-augmented development, and DevOps automation. This position requires close collaboration with product, delivery, and technology teams to ensure scalable, secure, and high-quality software solutions aligned with business goals. 

Key Responsibilities  

Engineering Strategy & Vision 

- Define and implement the engineering excellence strategy and roadmap. 

- Align engineering initiatives with business objectives and measurable outcomes. 

- Lead transformation efforts including adoption of Agile, DevOps, CI/CD, and cloud-native technologies. 

Innovation & Technology Oversight 

- Drive Generative AI initiatives for development, testing, and operations using tools like GitHub Copilot and ChatGPT. 

- Evaluate and integrate emerging technologies such as AI/ML, low-code platforms, and observability tools. 

- Lead proof-of-concept (POC) efforts and enforce coding, security, and architectural standards. 

- Architect scalable, secure, and user-centric software solutions. 

Team Leadership 

- Build and mentor high-performing engineering teams. 

- Establish performance goals, conduct reviews, and foster continuous improvement. 

- Guide career development and leadership growth for engineering managers and team members. 

About Company

Acentra Health is a healthcare technology company that leverages data analytics and decision support tools to improve patient care and operational efficiency. They provide services to healthcare organizations such as payers, providers, and public health organizations. Acentra Health’s solutions aim to enhance healthcare delivery by optimizing clinical and operational workflows, reducing costs, and improving patient outcomes.