Senior Software Engineer, Tech Lead

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Job source

Ats

Applying on

talkspace.com

Workplace

Fully remote

US state

NY

Category

IT

Link last checked

5 hours ago

Posted

3 weeks ago

Closes

No stated closing date

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About the role

At Talkspace, we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and belonging-centered workplace where everyone can thrive while making a difference in mental health. Want to help over two million people receive quality mental healthcare? Come join our mission of getting therapy in the hands of everyone! We are looking for an experienced Senior Software Engineer, Tech Lead   to join our Engineering   team. The Senior Software Engineer, Tech Lead is responsible for leading software engineering teams to successfully develop and implement features, troubleshoot technical challenges, and manage product releases. This role involves planning large tasks, delegating work effectively, and ensuring high code quality through rigorous pull request reviews. The Tech Lead is accountable for delivering complex, production-ready features to QA, addressing roadblocks with persistence, and collaborating with team members to solve problems. With expertise in at least one coding area (backend, frontend, or devops), they ensure alignment with industry standards and promote a big-picture understanding of business challenges. This role also mentors junior engineers, supports hiring and training, and drives continuous improvements in code quality, system health, and QA practices. The Tech Lead fosters transparency within the team, communicates technical decisions clearly, and works closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the timely and successful completion of projects. To work at Talkspace, you need to be as passionate as we are about our work, and excited to partner with us on delivering quality mental healthcare. This is a remote position based on Eastern Time. Talkspace Headquarters is located in NYC. What You’ll Do Leadership & Project Management Leads software engineering teams by guiding feature development, troubleshooting technical issues, and managing product releases. Plans large tasks and delegates work to team members to ensure effective execution. Takes responsibility for code quality assurance, reviewing pull requests to maintain high code standards and adherence to guidelines. Ensures the delivery of complex, production-ready features to QA, minimizing bugs and improving code quality. Demonstrates persistence when facing roadblocks and collaborates with others to solve problems. Impact & Continuous Improvement Technical Expertise & Coding Skills Proficient in at least one area of coding (backend, frontend, devops) with a solid understanding of industry trends and standards. Capable of reviewing code efficiently and providing constructive feedback. Demonstrates a big-picture viewpoint with a strong understanding of business problems. Impact & Continuous Improvement Promotes transparency within the team, sharing challenges, failures, and successes. Maintains a high contribution rate to the codebase and actively addresses bugs and opens tickets for improvements. Mentors junior engineers and helps with hiring and training technical personnel. Oversees system updates, monitors system health, and ensures that all applications are up-to-date. Holds end-to-end responsibility for getting features production-ready and identifies potential risks in code. Helps ensure consistency and quality in the codebase through pull request reviews and feedback. Advocates for and enforces proper QA practices across the projects involved. Communication & Cross-Functional Leadership Collaborates with team members to identify and solve technical challenges. Creates an environment where team members feel motivated to ask questions, voice concerns, and contribute ideas. Serves as a liaison between engineering, management, and stakeholders to ensure alignment and successful project completion. Effectively communicates technical decisions through design documents, technical discussions, and comprehensive documentation. Provides mentorship to junior engineers through pairing, feedback, and regular 1:1 meetings. Commun

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