Lead Full-Stack Engineer

Lead Full Stack Engineer

At Wellthy, we dream of a world where everyone has the care infrastructure they need to manage their own health and the health and well-being of their loved ones. We're building something new in the care space - reimagining how care is delivered, accessed, and supported by families around the globe. As we grow, we're seeking collaborative, curious, and purpose-driven teammates to help us expand what's possible. Our work is grounded in the expertise of seasoned care professionals who deeply understand families' real challenges paired with agile, tech-powered solutions that deliver support efficiently and at scale. We embrace a mindset of continuous learning, especially around emerging technologies. Tools like AI and other innovations are accelerators, enabling us to scale our impact, work smarter, and stay at the forefront of care delivery.

Through Wellthy, millions of families have access to support to help them manage care during every stage of life, with hands-on experts guiding families through caregiving or backup care journeys. And with the acquisition of Patch Caregiving, Wellthy continues to expand how care shows up for working families by pairing care navigation and coordination with on-site and near-site employer-based childcare. This combination allows us to support families not just in navigating care decisions, but in accessing real, hands-on help when and where they need it most. Together, we're building a more connected, comprehensive care experience for families and caregivers alike.

We partner with leading companies including more than 40 Fortune 500 companies to support the care needs of their workforces globally. We also work alongside health plans and carriers to embed care support into their offerings, enhancing the experience and outcomes for members. We're building, evolving, and expanding the market category for care, and we're looking for responsive, collaborative, curious, and purposeful colleagues to join us.

As a Lead Full Stack Engineer, you will play a crucial role in designing, developing, and enhancing the features of our software applications. Leveraging your expertise, you'll lead the creation of impactful and innovative solutions that drive our technological advancements, improve user experiences, and support our company's goals.

To be successful in this role:

• Lead the design, development, and optimization of complex software systems, ensuring alignment with project requirements and architectural standards.
• Deliver entire features spanning both frontend and backend.
• Partner with engineering leadership, product and design to collaborate on timelines and appropriate scope based on feasibility of technical implementation.
• Make effective trade-offs between technical debt and short-term delivery of value.
• Own the technical design of major initiatives spanning multiple applications or systems.
• Write high-quality, efficient, and maintainable code, setting an example for coding practices and adhering to best practices.
• Conduct thorough code reviews, providing constructive feedback to enhance code quality and promote knowledge sharing.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of frontend and backend components.
• Troubleshoot and resolve intricate technical issues, conducting root cause analysis and implementing effective solutions.
• Drive performance optimization efforts for backend systems, enhancing system efficiency, scalability, and response times.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers in development, fostering their growth and sharing technical expertise.
• Participate in architectural discussions, making informed decisions on technologies, design patterns, and system architecture.
• Innovate by researching and adopting emerging technologies, tools, and practices.
• Contribute to comprehensive testing strategies, including unit testing, integration testing, and continuous integration practices.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, including technical design specifications and implementation guides.
• Support the production operations of the applications by participating in technical support and release duty rotations.

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you'll need to be open to learning, experimenting, and evolving. Comfort with emerging technology and curiosity around how tools like AI can support your workflow or help families more effectively is a plus.

• Minimum of 7+ years of professional experience in software development
• Proficiency in backend programming languages (e.g. Python) and frontend technologies (e.g. React).
• Strong understanding of backend and frontend architecture, and development methodologies.
• Experience leading complex projects with both backend and frontend development.
• Proficiency in conducting code reviews and providing constructive feedback.
• Open-minded approach to technology, continuously seeking to learn and adopt new tools and methodologies.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve intricate technical challenges.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a collaborative mindset.
• Excellent communication skills for effective cross-functional collaboration.
• Passion for continuous learning and keeping up with technology trends.
• Ability to mentor and guide engineers in development.
• Familiarity with relevant frameworks and libraries.
• Exposure to cloud platforms and deployment practices
• A passion for producing meaningful products that make a positive difference in people's lives.

Qualifications that are preferred but not mandatory:

• Experience with frontend design principles and user experience (UX) considerations.
• Familiarity with SQL and NoSQL databases (e.g. PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
• Knowledge of security principles and best practices.
• Exposure to cloud-native development and containerization.
• Familiarity with testing frameworks and practices.
• Exposure to agile development methodologies.
• Experience in effectively managing other engineers.
• Understanding of emerging AI technologies and ability to apply them effectively and responsibly.

Total Rewards Package

The starting salary for this position is $160,000- $185,000. Remote work environment. Medical, dental and vision benefits within 30 days of hire. Retirement saving account with matching company contributions. Mental health benefits. 15 days paid vacation, two additional days for each subsequent years (up to a maximum of 25 days). Sick and Caregiving Days. Professional development initiatives for growth. Generous parental leave (maternal and paternal) during a new child's first year (born into family or adopted) and pregnancy loss leave.

Role Requirements:

To work remotely, you must have a strong internet connection, quiet space to take calls and a professional (distraction free) environment.

Location

This is a remote and US states based opportunity. We ask that you work in a location that is:

• Private, with secure (not public) internet and phone access
• Suitable to safely and securely accommodate the sensitive information that you will be handling and communicating
• Given the nature of the material you will be working on and handling, you are required to work from a private, dedicated, distraction-free space

Our Wellthians are located throughout the United States but we are currently not accepting candidates in the following states: Alaska, Hawaii, Maine, Mississippi, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, and West Virginia.

What's Next?

We encourage you to apply for this position by clicking the apply here button on job posting and attaching your resume. We understand that there is no "perfect" candidate and never expect every candidate to meet 100% of the qualifications listed above. We look for our Wellthians to enhance and advance our company from their past experiences. Our diverse backgrounds and perspectives are what make Wellthy a fantastic company to work for. We hope that you're encouraged and even excited by that to get started with our process.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.