Frontend Tech Lead

Summary

Join Wellhub, a corporate wellness platform, as a Frontend Tech Lead in Portugal! Lead a team in designing, developing, and maintaining multi-platform web and mobile interfaces using React, Flux, TypeScript, and GraphQL. You will troubleshoot issues, mentor team members, establish best practices, and collaborate with cross-functional teams. This role requires a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience, 5+ years as a Tech Lead or Senior Software Engineer, and in-depth knowledge of React and TypeScript. Wellhub offers comprehensive benefits, including access to its wellness platform, fitness subsidies, flexible work options, paid time off, parental leave, and opportunities for career growth.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Proven experience (5+ years) as a Tech Lead or Senior Software Engineer with a focus on frontend
• In-depth knowledge of React and experience with TypeScript
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a strong customer service orientation
• Experience in one or more programming languages, libraries, and tools, such as TypeScript, JavaScript, advanced CSS, SASS, etc
• You're an experienced backend engineer skilled in architecting large-scale multi-tier web applications with high availability and scalability
• You have extensive experience in designing and developing complex modern web applications
• Prior work experience with cloud-based architectures, specifically AWS and GCP
• You have experience applying computer science fundamentals, including data structures, algorithm design, problem-solving, and complexity analysis
• You have exceptional communication skills that enable you to work effectively with diverse teams located across different countries
• Advanced English skills and can clearly articulate ideas when speaking to groups in English

Responsibilities

• Lead the design system, development, and maintenance of a multi-platform web and responsive mobile interfaces and systems
• Lead and be hands-on with a multidisciplinary team of backend and frontend developers daily to build the Wellhub product
• Troubleshoot platform issues and proactively identify opportunities for improvement
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to the team, fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth
• Establish best practices for frontend development, testing, and deployment
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., product, Design) to understand requirements and deliver high-quality solutions
• Define and implement the overall architecture for the frontend, including micro frontends, to ensure scalability, security, and maintainability
• Design and develop a robust multiplatform responsible application that adheres to industry standards and best practices
• Work with cutting-edge technologies and edge cases on a global scale
• Support existing systems looking to enhance functionality, increase scale, and transform in new ways to meet our product demands
• Live the mission: inspire and empower others by genuinely caring for your own wellbeing and your colleagues. Bring wellbeing to the forefront of work, and create a supportive environment where everyone feels comfortable taking care of themselves, taking time off, and finding work-life balance

Preferred Qualifications

• It's a plus if you have experience in developing RESTful web services, working closely with frontend teams to create mocks, define payloads, and follow HTTP best practices
• You have an extensive background in working with SQL technologies, including PostgreSQL or MySQL

Benefits

• WELLHUB: We believe in our mission and encourage our employees and their families to take care of their wellbeing too. Access digital fitness programs, and online wellness resources for meditation, nutrition, mental health support, and more. You will receive the Gold plan at no cost, and other premium plans will be significantly discounted
• FITNESS: Additional fitness subsidy to access onsite gyms and fitness studios
• FLEXIBLE WORK: At Wellhub, flexibility fosters a happier, healthier, and more productive work environment for everyone. As a Flexible First company, we offer two work model options: flexible hybrid and full remote, and make the office a place for collaboration, community, and team building. The model for this role can be discussed with your recruiter and hiring manager. We offer all employees a home office stipend and a monthly flexible work allowance to help cover the costs of working from home
• FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE: We understand that together, Wellhubbers and their leaders can make the best decisions for their own individual scopes. This includes flexibility to adjust their working hours based on their personal schedule, time zone, and business needs
• PAID TIME OFF: We know how important it is to take time away from work to recharge. Employees receive a minimum of 25 days paid holiday per year with an additional day for each year of tenure (up to 5) in addition to annual holidays (including an extra holiday on your birthday!)
• PARENTAL LEAVE: Welcoming a new child is one of the most special moments in your life and we want our employees to take the time to be present and enjoy their growing family. We offer 100% paid parental leave to all new parents and extended maternity leave
• CAREER GROWTH: Outstanding opportunities for personal and career growth. That means we maintain a growth mindset in everything we do and invest deeply in employee development
• CULTURE: An exciting and supportive environment filled with passionate individuals from all over the world! You’ll partner with global colleagues and share in the success of a high-growth technology company disrupting the health and wellness space. Our value-based culture of trust, flexibility, and integrity makes this possible every day. Find more info on our careers page !