Technical Director

Company Mission :

ATEK provides safe, compliant, and efficient monitoring solutions for critical environments in research, healthcare, and pharmaceutical facilities. We enable our clients to focus on what matters most—research, innovation, and patient well-being—by ensuring their critical monitoring systems operate flawlessly.

The Strategic Importance of This Role :

As ATEK enters a crucial scaling phase, the Technical Director position represents a pivotal leadership role that will shape our technological future and organizational capacity. This is not simply a technical position—it's a strategic leadership role that requires someone who can both execute technical excellence and drive strategic vision.

What This Moment Requires :

We are at an inflection point where our technical foundation must support rapid growth while maintaining the reliability our clients depend on for critical operations. We need a leader who can :

Execute and Demonstrate :

Roll up their sleeves to build, troubleshoot, and deliver technical solutions while setting the standard for engineering excellence

Think Strategically :

Develop and articulate a clear technology roadmap that aligns with business objectives and positions ATEK for sustainable growth

Lead and Scale :

Build, mentor, and inspire a growing technical team while establishing processes that enable scalable operations

Communicate Effectively :

Translate complex technical concepts into strategic narratives for the leadership team, ensuring clear alignment between technical initiatives and business priorities

Bridge Technical and Business :

Serve as the critical link between engineering execution and business strategy, ensuring every technical decision advances our mission

Success in This Role Means :

You will be accountable for building the technical foundation that enables ATEK to scale from startup to market leader while maintaining the reliability and compliance that our clients in critical environments demand. Your ability to balance hands‑on technical leadership with strategic planning will directly impact our growth trajectory and market position.

Role :

Leads the technical architecture, infrastructure, and development of ATEK's monitoring platform and embedded systems, ensuring reliability, scalability, and security for critical environments in research, healthcare, and pharmaceutical facilities. Leverages AI-powered tools for documentation and strategic technical planning.

Responsibilities :

Design and maintain the complete technical architecture for ATEK's cloud‑based monitoring platform and IoT infrastructure

Develop and execute multi‑year technology roadmaps aligned with business growth objectives

Lead and scale the technical team through mentorship, process development, and strategic hiring

Communicate technical strategy and initiative alignment to the leadership team in clear, business‑focused terms

Lead full‑stack development of web applications across production, staging, and development environments

Architect and implement database solutions (MongoDB, PostgreSQL) ensuring data integrity and performance

Oversee embedded systems development (C++) for monitoring devices and calibration systems

Manage cloud infrastructure (Google Cloud Platform) and ensure 99.9%+ uptime for critical monitoring services

Design and maintain disaster recovery plans, backup procedures, and security protocols

Collaborate with Operations, Quality, and Sales teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions

Leverage AI tools for efficient technical documentation and knowledge management

Manage vendor relationships with hardware suppliers and technical partners

Implement and maintain CI / CD pipelines for automated deployment and testing

Document all technical systems, processes, and architectural decisions

Present quarterly technical strategy updates to the leadership team with clear ROI and business impact

Key Processes :

Full‑stack web development (front‑end and back‑end) for monitoring applications

Cloud infrastructure management and DevOps

Database design, optimization, and management (SQL and NoSQL)

Embedded systems development and hardware integration

API development and third‑party integrations (LoRaWAN, IoT devices)

Security management and access control

System monitoring, troubleshooting, and performance optimization

AI‑assisted technical documentation and knowledge capture

Strategic technical planning and roadmap development

Team leadership, mentorship, and capacity building

Cross‑functional collaboration and stakeholder communication

Vendor and supplier technical coordination

Key Skills :

Proficiency in modern frameworks (Node.js, AngularJS or React)

Strong experience with databases (MongoDB, PostgreSQL, Redis)

Embedded systems development (C++, IoT protocols preferred)

Deep understanding of cloud platforms (Google Cloud Platform, AWS)

Experience with DevOps practices and containerization (Docker)

Knowledge of LoRaWAN, IoT device integration, and sensor networks

Proficiency with AI‑powered development and documentation tools (Claude, AI coding assistants)

Strategic thinking and ability to translate business needs into technical strategy

Proven ability to build and lead technical teams through growth phases

Exceptional communication skills with ability to present to executive leadership

Experience creating and executing product / technology roadmaps

Strong understanding of cybersecurity best practices and compliance requirements

Hardware design understanding (PCB design knowledge is a plus)

Excellent problem‑solving and troubleshooting skills

Reports to : COO / CEO

Tools :

Front‑end Frameworks :

AngularJS / React

Back‑end Frameworks :

Node.js, Express

Version Control : Git, Bitbucket

Project Management : Jira, Confluence

AI‑Powered Tools :

Claude Code, Cline, AI documentation assistants

Business Systems :

QuickBooks, Rippling,

Embedded Development :

FreeRTOS development environment, PCB design tools

Documents to Maintain :

Software Design Documents :

Architecture, design patterns, and key components of ATEK's applications, ensuring clarity and maintainability

API Documentation :

Comprehensive documentation of APIs including endpoints, request / response formats, authentication methods, and integration guides

Infrastructure Documentation :

Complete documentation of GCP architecture, services, dependencies, and configurations

Database Documentation :

Schema designs, indexing strategies, backup / restore procedures, and performance optimization guides

Hardware Documentation :

PCB designs, Gerber files, embedded code documentation, and calibration procedures

Disaster Recovery Plan :

Complete DRP including backup procedures, restoration processes, and failover strategies

IT Disaster Recovery Plan :

Detailed procedures for system recovery and business continuity

Cybersecurity Policies :

Security protocols, access control procedures, vulnerability management, and compliance documentation

Deployment Procedures :

Step‑by‑step guides for deploying across all environments (production, staging, development)

Vendor Documentation :

Specifications, agreements, and technical details for all hardware suppliers and technical partners

System Access Documentation :

Inventory of all system accesses, permissions, and security protocols

Technology Roadmap :

Strategic plan for technology initiatives and development priorities aligned with business objectives

Product Roadmap :

Technical aspects of product development and feature launches

AI‑Enhanced Documentation :

Leveraging AI tools for maintaining up‑to‑date, comprehensive technical documentation

KPIs :

Software Delivery Time :

Average time to develop and deploy new features, measuring team efficiency and responsiveness

Software Quality :

Defect rate, code complexity, test coverage, and user feedback ensuring reliability and maintainability

Website / Application Performance :

Page load speed, uptime (target 99.9%+), error rate, and system response times

Infrastructure Reliability :

System uptime, incident response time, and mean time to recovery (MTTR)

Security Compliance :

Adherence to security policies, vulnerability remediation time, and audit compliance

Documentation Quality :

Completeness and currency of technical documentation, measured by team autonomy and onboarding efficiency

Knowledge Transfer Effectiveness :

Team's ability to operate systems independently based on provided documentation

Strategic Execution :

Progress on technology roadmap initiatives and alignment with business objectives

Team Development :

Team growth, skill advancement, and retention metrics

Leadership Communication :

Effectiveness of technical strategy communication to leadership (measured by alignment and decision velocity)

Preferred Qualifications :

10+ years of full‑stack development experience

5+ years in technical leadership or architecture roles

Experience in IoT, monitoring systems, or healthcare / pharmaceutical technology

Proven track record of strategic technical planning and execution in scaling organizations

Experience building and leading technical teams through growth phases

Demonstrated ability to communicate technical strategy to non‑technical stakeholders

Experience leveraging AI tools for development and documentation efficiency

Understanding of regulatory requirements (FDA, Health Canada) is a plus

Startup or scale‑up experience preferred

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