VP of Software Engineering - Vancouver - Php-Jobs

Description

VP of Software Engineering - Personalized Health Tech (VitaminLab)

At VitaminLab, we are dedicated to making personalized health accessible globally. Founded in 2017, we have been recognized as one of Canada's Top Growth Companies. We build our products in a state-of-the-art facility located in Victoria, BC.

We partner with health professionals and practitioners to create supplements fully customized to each individual, integrating precision, science, and personalization to transform everyday health.

We are expanding globally, constantly innovating, and driven by core values: Innovation, Curiosity, Growth, Personalization, Collaboration, and Grit. Join us to build, lead, and impact the future of wellness.

About the Role

VitaminLab is a fast-scaling health-tech company specializing in personalized, on-demand manufactured supplements. Our proprietary software platform manages everything from formulation and fulfillment to practitioner management and e-commerce.

We seek a VP of Software Engineering to lead, stabilize, and scale our technology systems. This role involves cleaning up legacy code, strengthening infrastructure, and building a foundation for innovation.

You will drive technical execution, ensuring systems are reliable, scalable, and aligned with business goals. Responsibilities include managing engineering teams, overseeing code quality and architecture, and partnering with leadership to deliver critical features. You will also help plan the technology vision and develop a strategy for a scalable, secure future, communicating effectively with varied stakeholders and developing business cases to support recommendations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Set the long-term technology vision and architecture for the company.
• Lead and scale the engineering organization: hire, mentor, and retain a high-performing team (software, data, automation, and DevOps).
• Stabilize and modernize the existing tech stack; reduce technical debt and legacy dependencies.
• Oversee development of proprietary systems, including:
  • Formulation engine & personalization logic
  • Manufacturing and fulfillment software (ERP/LIMS)
  • Practitioner and consumer APIs
  • Data & analytics infrastructure
• Ensure the organization maintains engineering best practices (code reviews, CI/CD, testing coverage, version control, and documentation).
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Manufacturing, Product, and Data teams.
• Ensure systems supporting custom formulation, labeling, inventory, and practitioner APIs remain reliable and performant.
• Ensure data security, regulatory compliance (HIPAA, GDPR), and system reliability.
• Manage vendor relationships for hosting, third-party integrations, and security compliance.
• Translate business goals into actionable technical roadmaps and sprints.
• Partner with leadership to prioritize feature development and technical investments.
• Drive AI and automation initiatives within the organization and for the software development team.

Qualifications:

• 8+ years in software development, with 3+ years in a leadership or management role.
• Proven experience managing engineering teams in a SaaS, manufacturing-tech, or health-tech environment.
• Strong technical background in Python, PHP / Laravel, Ruby / Rails, or modern web stacks.
• Deep understanding of API development, database design, cloud infrastructure, and DevOps.
• Experience designing and building cloud architecture for data consolidation and growth.
• Experience with system integrations across ERP, e-commerce, and manufacturing systems.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills, enabling collaboration with the board, investors, and cross-functional teams.
• Strong project management and communication skills.
• Experience in regulated environments (Health Canada/FDA) an asset.
• Startup or scale-up experience preferred.

Our Amazing Perks & Employee Programs:

• Personal Fridays: Enjoy 15 Fridays off each year
• Paid Vacation & 5 Paid Sick Days.
• Extended Health & Dental Benefits.
• Fitness and Wellness Account.
• Your Own Free Personalized Supplement.
• Professional Development Allowance.
• Team events and socials.
• An opportunity to lead, grow, and make an impact with an ambitious and innovative team

Preference is for Victoria/Vancouver-based candidates, but we are remote/hybrid friendly.

Compensation:

Base Pay Range: $125,000 - $150,000/annually.

This role may include eligibility for a competitive performance-based bonus structure designed to reward growth, leadership, and impact.

Note: Individual salaries within these ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and work location.

Please include a cover letter with your application detailing your passion for health and wellness, your leadership philosophy, and why this opportunity excites you.

Candidates who receive and accept employment offers must undergo a background check due to handling personal information and personal health information.