Remote Lead Engineer

Summary

Join Marigold Health as an engineering leader to oversee our team and codebase, collaborating with product, data science, and clinical operations to improve the responsiveness, quality, scalability, and reliability of our technology offering.

Requirements

• 4-9 years in software engineering, with at least 2 years in a lead role managing team output
• Minimum 1 year in healthcare technology preferred; deeper healthcare experience may offset fewer years of total experience
• Proven ability to manage and support remote engineering teams across multiple time zones

Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance in backend (TypeScript, Node.js), frontend web (Next.js, React), frontend mobile (Expo, React Native), and core infrastructure tools (tRPC, Mono Repo, CI/CD pipelines, Docker, APM)
• Lead architectural and design decisions to ensure scalable, reliable, and maintainable systems
• Own the codebase; conduct code reviews and implement refactors to uphold high standards in coding, security, and best practices
• Establish security standards across the codebase, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations (e.g., HIPAA, NIST) and mitigating potential vulnerabilities
• Proactively identify project risks, monitor progress, and implement mitigation strategies to meet timelines and ensure project quality
• Identify and implement opportunities to optimize engineering workflows, enhance efficiency, and support team growth
• Design and implement Agile-based practices for development, testing, and deployment, ensuring smooth and efficient sprint execution
• Develop and enforce QA and automated testing strategies to ensure product reliability and reduce bugs in production
• Oversee and manage project timelines, resource allocation, and budgets to ensure projects are delivered on time and meet quality benchmarks
• Prioritize user experience in technical decisions, especially within the healthcare context, and ensure accessible, inclusive features
• Work closely with product, design, and other teams to align goals, communicate technical needs, and facilitate effective collaboration
• Recruit, mentor, and build high-performing engineering teams, fostering an environment of continuous learning, innovation, and collaboration
• Maintain clear, detailed technical documentation, including system architecture, design specifications, and API references for future scalability and knowledge sharing

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage, including fully covered premiums for individuals (with the option to cover dependents for a cost) and a dedicated mental health benefit
• 4 weeks of PTO
• Computer and equipment provided
• Company travel budget and professional development budget as needed