Full Stack Engineer, Principal

Summary

Join Waymark as a Level 4 Full Stack Engineer with a backend focus and become an integral part of ensuring the quality, reliability, and scalability of our healthcare technology platform. You will lead complex projects, serve as a technical leader, mentor team members, and establish processes that enhance our engineering culture. Over the next 18 months, you will drive system-level initiatives that shape our technical architecture and ensure our platform can scale to serve more Medicaid patients effectively. This role requires 7+ years of experience in commercial product development with a focus on backend systems and proficiency in Node.js, TypeScript, and React. A Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience is also required. Waymark offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including stock options, a work-from-home stipend, comprehensive health coverage, paid time off, parental leave, retirement savings, and professional development opportunities.

Requirements

• 7+ years of commercial product development experience, with demonstrable focus on backend systems and full stack exposure
• Advanced proficiency in Node.js, TypeScript, and React (or comparable frontend framework)
• Proficiency with Elixir or other functional programming
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related STEM field (or equivalent practical experience)
• Proven track record of designing and implementing scalable APIs and database solutions
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with demonstrated ability to translate complex business needs into technical solutions

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute complex technical projects that span multiple components of our healthcare platform, defining clear outcomes and managing roadblocks to ensure successful delivery
• Drive architectural decisions and design discussions for system-level initiatives, ensuring solutions align with long-term product and company goals
• Provide technical mentorship to junior and mid-level engineers, fostering their growth through guidance on architectural decisions and coding practices
• Establish and maintain quality standards across the engineering team, introducing process improvements that enhance code maintainability and performance
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration with product, design, and other teams to identify requirements and deliver high-impact solutions
• Create and manage feedback channels to ensure smooth collaboration and iterative improvement across teams
• Tackle complex backend challenges while maintaining a full-stack perspective, continually refining our technical processes and adopting best practices

Preferred Qualifications

• DevOps experience, including CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure (AWS, Docker, etc.)
• Familiarity with Twilio integrations for communications
• Early-stage startup experience with fast-paced environments
• Previous experience in healthcare or other mission-driven organizations
• Demonstrated ability to mentor junior engineers in technical and professional development

Benefits

• Stock Options : Opportunity to invest in the company’s growth
• Work-from-Home Stipend: A dedicated stipend for your first year to help set up your home office
• Medical, Vision, and Dental Coverage: Comprehensive plans to keep you and your family healthy
• Life Insurance: Basic life insurance to give you peace of mind
• Paid Time Off: 20 vacation days, accrued over the year, plus 11 paid holidays
• Parental Leave: 16 weeks of paid leave for birthing parents after six months of employment, and 8 weeks of bonding leave for non-birthing parents
• Retirement Savings: Access to a 401(k) plan with a company contribution, subject to a vesting schedule
• Commuter Benefits: Convenient options to support your commute needs
• Professional Development Stipend: A dedicated stipend supports professional development and growth