Lead Full-Stack Engineer
Wellthy
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About the role
Role Overview
Wellthy is seeking a Lead Full-Stack Engineer to design, develop, and enhance software applications. You will lead the creation of impactful solutions, report to the Chief Technology Officer (CTO), and collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve both user experience and system performance.
Key Missions
- Lead design and development of complex software systems, ensuring alignment with project requirements and architectural standards
- Deliver end-to-end features across both frontend and backend, balancing technical debt vs. short-term value
- Optimize existing systems and improve maintainability and performance
- Mentor and guide junior engineers, sharing technical expertise and fostering growth
Responsibilities
- Lead complex projects spanning backend and frontend development
- Troubleshoot and resolve intricate technical challenges
- Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback
- Collaborate effectively with cross-functional stakeholders
- Apply security principles and best practices in implementations
Requirements
- 7+ years of professional software development experience
- Strong backend proficiency (e.g., Python) and frontend proficiency (e.g., React)
- Familiarity with relevant frameworks/libraries
- Strong understanding of backend + frontend architecture and development methodologies
- Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB)
- Exposure to cloud platforms, cloud-native development, and deployment practices
- Experience with containerization
- Familiarity with agile methodologies
- Comfortable learning and experimenting with emerging technologies (including potential responsible use of AI)
- Testing experience with testing frameworks and practices
Nice-to-Haves
- Interest/experience with emerging AI technologies and applying them responsibly
- Frontend design principles and UX considerations
- Experience managing other engineers
- Exposure to security best practices and knowledge of security principles
Remote Work Requirements
- Must work from a private, dedicated, distraction-free space
- Secure (not public) internet and phone access
- Ability to safely and securely handle sensitive information
About Wellthy
Wellthy is a healthcare technology company focused on reimagining how care is delivered and accessed globally. The team builds software applications intended to improve user experiences and help families more effectively.
Scraped 5/13/2026