Who you are
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math
6+ years of professional experience working in both react and node.js
5+ years of professional experience in software development
3+ years of experience supporting teams or collaborating with subject matter experts, with a focus on contributing to team success and learning from leadership
Strong technical expertise and understanding of industry trends, with the ability to provide insights and assistance to the team when needed
What the job involves
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
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
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
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
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
Communicates proactively with cross-functional teams, including product management and business teams, to address project needs and potential issues
Identifies and communicates potential project risks and requirements issues to stakeholders in a timely manner
Performs other related duties as assigned
Benefits
Health: You’ll get comprehensive medical, dental and vision plan coverage from day one
Retirement: You’ll receive a 401k retirement savings program with company-matching
Equity: You’ll also receive equity as part of your package
Wellness: Enjoy a monthly wellness stipend for your own wellbeing
Flexible time off: You'll have access to flexible PTO
Mental health: You’ll receive access to all Talkspace products, including therapy and psychiatry