Lead Full-Stack Engineer

Wellthy is a company focused on creating a comprehensive care infrastructure for families to manage health and well-being. As a Lead Full-Stack Engineer, you will design, develop, and enhance software applications, leading the creation of innovative solutions that align with the company's goals and improve user experiences.

Responsibilities:

• 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

Requirements:

• 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
• 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