Wondr Health Careers

JOB DESCRIPTION

DEPARTMENT:  Product

POSITION:          Software Engineer, Tech Lead

REPORTS TO:    Director, Software Engineering

SUPERVISES: None

JOB CLASS:       Exempt

Who We Are

Wondr Health is the proven leader in digital behavior transformation. Leveraging over 15 years of behavior change experience and partnership with health plans and employers, Wondr Health delivers interrelated, personalized, skill-building programs for full-spectrum weight management, mindfulness and movement that improve the physical and emotional health of participants. Powered by Wondr’s data-driven engagement expertise and personalized programming, and supported by expert content and coaching, the company’s flexible and scalable solutions engage populations, improve quality of life and health outcomes, and prevent and reduce the cost of chronic health conditions. To learn more, visit www.wondrhealth.com.

Purpose

Wondr Health is seeking an experienced Software Engineer, Tech Lead to drive technical innovation and delivery across our health and wellness platform. The ideal candidate will have deep technical expertise, exceptional communication skills, and proven ability to elevate engineering teams through mentorship and technical guidance.

As a Technical Lead at Wondr Health, you are the hands-on leader who guides architectural decisions while implementing software solutions aligned with Wondr Health’s product strategy. You'll collaborate closely with product managers and cross-functional partners, translating business needs into technical solutions. You'll be the technical mentor who raises the bar for everyone around you - developing engineers, sharing knowledge, and fostering a culture where the entire team grows stronger together.

 Essential Functions

Technical Leadership

• Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and support to a team of 5 software engineers
• Lead by example, demonstrating best practices in software design, development, and testing
• Design scalable, maintainable, and robust software architectures in collaboration with cross-functional teams
• Drive technical decisions that align with business objectives

Development

• Actively deliver code, conduct thorough code reviews, and troubleshoot complex technical issues
• Take ownership of critical system components and ensure high-quality code standards
• Contribute directly to the technical foundation that drives our platform forward

Project Management

• Work closely with product managers, designers, and stakeholders to define project requirements, scope, and timelines
• Ensure technical feasibility of proposed solutions and initiatives
• Break down complex features into manageable deliverables to meet project milestones
• Drive technical project planning sessions and identify potential risks and dependencies

Continuous Improvement

• Champion a culture of continuous improvement by identifying opportunities for optimization, automation, and efficiency gains
• Implement and advocate for tools and processes that enhance development workflows

Collaboration

• Facilitate knowledge sharing and promote open technical communication
• Motivate and challenge team members to help them grow and reach their full potential
• Build strong cross-functional relationships and create an inclusive environment where diverse perspectives contribute to collective success

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in software engineering, with a proven history of delivering high-quality software products
• 2+ years of experience in a leadership or mentorship role, preferably as a Tech Lead or Senior Engineer
• Advanced proficiency in PHP, Typescript/JavaScript, and MySQL
• Proficiency in AWS products (Lambda, ECS, S3)
• Strong understanding of software design principles, architectural patterns, and best practices
• Experience with containerization (Docker) and CI/CD pipeline implementation

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with the Vue.js framework
• Exposure to React Native
• Familiarity with automated testing frameworks and quality assurances best practices

GENERAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

General office working conditions can be remote from home or in the office. Each department head determines if position is work from home or hybrid meaning works from home and in the office as needed. Work schedules vary. When working in the office pod, the workstation area has little or no privacy. Involves extended periods of sitting at a workstation performing computer duties. Constant flow of interruptions by personnel, visitors to the area and telephone calls. Private workstations are available as needed. Certain positions are assigned to an office.

DISCLAIMER

This description is intended to be sufficient merely to identify the classification and be illustrative of the duties that may be assigned. It should not be interpreted to describe all the duties an employee assigned to this classification may be required to perform.

Wondr Health is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need. Wondr Health also participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.