Offer summary

Qualifications:

4+ years of experience in software engineering, Proficient in Node, Express, AWS, Postgres, Experience with languages such as TypeScript, Background in FinTech is preferred.

Key responsabilities:

Lead the development of the Heard API

Guide team members through mentorship and coaching

Job description

Heard is seeking a dynamic Senior Software Engineer with 4+ years of experience to spearhead the development of the financial back-office for therapists. This influential role will primarily revolve around crafting and enhancing the Heard API and bolstering the backend infrastructure of the Heard platform. Joining the Heard team at this pivotal juncture presents an exciting opportunity for professional growth and the chance to leave a lasting imprint on the expanding engineering organization. As we gear up to scale our product, business, and overall enterprise, the ideal candidate will be crucial in steering this transformative journey. Their comprehensive technical leadership within their team and domain will be instrumental in shaping the trajectory of our growth, ensuring a robust and adaptable system architecture that can seamlessly accommodate evolving demands and sustain optimal performance. Emphasizing a hands-on approach to mentorship, this individual will actively cultivate the talents of their team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and personal development. Their adeptness at managing and refining processes, coupled with their collaborative spirit across departments, will be pivotal in fostering a harmonious and synergistic work environment that propels our collective vision forward.

Key Responsibilities and Competencies

You will lead and master the entire technology stack of the system built on Node, Express, AWS, and Postgres.

You will drive architectural evolution to support current and future requirements.

You will guide and accelerate the career growth of others, encouraging their active participation through mentorship and coaching.

You will adjust team processes, considering feedback and guiding the team through necessary changes.

You will extend influence beyond your team, reaching other teams and their technical and product-led roadmaps.

Qualifications

4+ years of experience as a software engineer or with experience with languages such as typescript.

Proven experience building complex systems making decisions on scope, architecture, feasibility, and tradeoffs.

Comfortable with ambiguity and taking a feature from idea to production.

Observant and detail-oriented

Ability to write easily maintainable, well-structured code. You enjoy discussing the pros and cons of various architectural implementations.

Business-minded, you consider the business impact when solving technical problems.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a knack for teaching and sharing your knowledge

Comfortable with regularly providing feedback and open to receiving feedback

Experience in FinTech or working with products that have handled financial information before.

What You Get In Return

Opportunity to revolutionize the mental health industry and build both relationships and teams that make a tangible impact on our customers and their patients

An environment that prioritizes your psychological safety always. We empower team members to be relentlessly curious and act with 100% ownership, believing that we can go the extra mile, together

Competitive salary package and benefits, which include flexible PTO, medical coverage, retirement support, and wellness stipends

Heard is an equal opportunity employer. We aim to build a workforce of individuals from different backgrounds, with different abilities, identities, and mindsets. Even if you do not meet all of the qualifications listed above, we encourage you to apply!

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