Technical Advisor

Technical Advisor

Viva Benefits is seeking a highly accomplished full-stack software engineer to join our team as a Technical Advisor. This role will be crucial in advising and collaborating with our leadership, steering the Engineering department, and evaluating the integration of third-party tools to enhance our platform. Our primary tech stack is C#.NET on the backend, currently transitioning to an AWS SQL DB. React in JS & TS, DynamoDB (moving to PostgreSQL likely), and we deploy to Render with some resources in AWS. Stripe is our billing partner, and we use Plaid for KYC and banking tasks. We interact with our users via Twilio and SendGrid as well.

Viva Benefits is a network of affordable housing that offers families a set of benefits, including access to health, education, and financial resources. As one example, Viva offers families access to FREE cash - worth more than $5,000 - to help accelerate the transition to homeownership. We are creating equity for all through housing.

Reporting To: CEO and Dir. of Engineering

Location: Remote

Term: 2-year term of commitment

Time Commitment:

• Dedicate approximately 10 hours per week in engineering support.

Compensation

• $35 - $100/hr, commensurate with experience.
• Mix of cash and equity available.

Viva Benefits is a network of affordable housing that offers families a set of benefits, including access to health, education, and financial resources. As one example, Viva offers families access to FREE cash, worth more than $5,000, to help accelerate the transition to homeownership. We are creating equity for all through housing.

Key Responsibilities

Collaboration with Leadership:

• Work closely with our leadership to provide strategic technical guidance and support.
• Lead the planning and execution of the company's technology roadmap. Rolling your sleeves up and writing code when needed.
• Be the go-to person for questions about the Engineering department.

Integration of Third-Party Tools:

• Evaluate the suitability and potential integration of third-party tools such as CRM and data visualization tools.
• Develop strategies for seamless integration of these tools into our existing systems.

Support and Guidance:

• Provide ongoing support and technical advice.
• Ensure the team remains aligned with industry best practices and emerging technologies.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a full-stack software engineer with a track record of successful projects.
• Strong understanding of various technology stacks and architectures.
• Expertise in auditing and optimizing tech stacks.
• Experience with integrating third-party tools and services.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think strategically.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with a team.

If you are a seasoned full-stack software engineer with a passion for technology and a desire to contribute to an innovative, mission-driven startup, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

For questions, contact View email address on click.appcast.io.

Please note: At this time, we are only considering candidates who are authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for visa sponsorship, now or in the future.

$35 - $100 per hour