Director, Data Engineering
Lead a growing team of data engineers to build a commercial-grade data platform for kidney care services at Strive Health.
Posted by employer 2 days ago
First seen on Joblaze 1 day ago
Last verified on the company career page 1 day ago
Skills & Technologies
What you'll build
- Hire and manage a team of data engineers
- Drive cloud-based architecture decisions
- Dig into source system data
- Work across various teams to deliver outputs
- Develop team members' capabilities
Must have
- 12+ years’ experience in healthcare/technology
- Deep data engineering and architecture experience
- Experience managing and developing a team
Nice to have
- 4+ years experience managing direct reports
- Experience with AGILE development methodologies
- Experience with claims data and EMR/EHR systems
- Experience with value-based care
- Working knowledge of database principles
Practical constraints
- Ability to travel and be on-site to meet business needs
Role intensity
40% coding
Requirements
- Experience
- 12+ years
- Visa
- No sponsorship (stated in posting)
Benefits
Joblaze summary
The Director of Data Engineering at Strive Health leads a team focused on developing a robust data platform to enhance kidney care services. This role requires extensive experience in data engineering and architecture, along with strong leadership skills to manage and mentor a growing team. Ideal candidates will have a background in healthcare technology, particularly with EMR systems and claims data, and should be comfortable navigating complex data challenges. Strive Health emphasizes collaboration across various teams to drive impactful data solutions.
Joblaze insights
- Listed yesterday — first seen on Joblaze November 14, 2026. Last confirmed on Strive Health's careers page November 14, 2026.
- Salary band is below the typical range for Data Engineering roles (median ~$180,000).
Quick facts
- Is the Director, Data Engineering role remote?
- It's hybrid — Strive Health expects some on-site time in Denver, CO, United States.
- What's the salary range?
- Strive Health lists $130,000–$163,000 for this role.
- How much experience is required?
- At least 12 years of relevant experience for this Director, Data Engineering role.
- Where is the role based?
- Strive Health is hiring for this position in Denver, CO, United States.
- What's the tech stack?
- Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: Agile, Cloud, Data Engineering, EHR, EMR, data architecture.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Strive Health targets director candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Director, Data Engineering role at Strive Health.
From the original posting
How You’ll Make An Impact
Benefits & Perks
What You'll Do
We are building commercial-grade technology to operate kidney care services at scale. Our data platform is EMR agnostic which would enable data integrations between different applications. We are in progress of building our first applications on the top of the data platform. The Director of Data Engineering will provide hands-on technical and people leadership, partnering with digital product managers, software engineers and the larger technology team to drive technical decisions, design and develop solutions, and improve our data processes.
Essential Functions
- Hire, manage and develop a growing team of data engineers, set clear expectations, and foster accountability and collaboration. Drive cloud-based architecture decisions while balancing people leadership with continued hands-on engineering as the team grows.
- Dig into source system data and business logic to inform business decisions and provide the right insights to internal and external stakeholders. Proactively identify needs, exercise sound judgment, and take ownership through delivery without constant direction.
- Work across data science, analytics, actuarial science, medical economics, engineering, clinical, market and financial teams to deliver required outputs, serving as a trusted technical partner who collaborates, constructively challenges ideas and works through difficult problems. Bring a passion for continuous learning and finding new and innovative ways to improve outcomes through data, while navigating ambiguity and adapting as organizational needs evolve.
- Develop team members’ capabilities through technical mentorship, constructive feedback and teaching to raise engineering quality. Balance priorities across client projects and internal initiatives, take responsibility for commitments, and ensure delivery according to project requirements and timelines.
Minimum Qualifications
- 12+ years’ experience in a healthcare/technology related field, including deep data engineering and architecture experience, and experience managing and developing a growing team.
- Internet Connectivity - Min Speeds: 3.8Mbps/3.0Mbps (up/down): Latency <60 ms.
- Ability to travel and be on-site to meet business needs.
Preferred Qualifications
- 4+ years experience managing direct reports.
- Have experience with development methodologies, including the AGILE development approaches.
- Have experience working with claims data and EMR\EHR systems and an understanding of the healthcare clinical domain.
- Experience with value-based care and quality and risk adjustment data is a plus.
- Have a working knowledge of database principles, processes, technologies and tools.
- Have a working knowledge with structured and unstructured data.
- Able to design, develop and review code for data acquisition, integration and processing, remaining hands-on while leading the team.
Annual Salary Range: $130,000 - $163,000. This position is also eligible for a target annual bonus of 25%
Final compensation will be determined based on location, experience, and qualifications.
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