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:
Expert knowledge of full-stack web development (JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, CSS)
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
Bilingual (English/French) preferred
Reports to:
COO/CEO
Tools:
Programming Languages: JavaScript, TypeScript, C++, Python
Front-end Frameworks: AngularJS/React
Back-end Frameworks: Node.js, Express
Databases: MongoDB Atlas, PostgreSQL, Redis
Cloud Platforms: Google Cloud Platform, Google Workspace
DevOps: Docker, CI/CD pipelines
Version Control: Git, Bitbucket
Project Management: Jira, Confluence
Low-code/No-code: Retool, nocodb, n8n workflows
AI-Powered Tools: Claude Code, Cline, AI documentation assistants
Communication Tools: Twilio, SendGrid
Marketing/Sales Integration: HubSpot, Apollo.io, Google Ads
Business Systems: QuickBooks, Rippling,
Embedded Development: FreeRTOS development environment, PCB design tools
Network Infrastructure: Unify Wifi & Access
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
