Software Engineer, Tech Lead

Software Engineer, Tech Lead

Position at Wondr Health
—a leader in digital behavior transformation providing personalized weight management, mindfulness, and movement programs.

Department: Product
Reports to: Director, Software Engineering
Supervises: None
Job class: Exempt

Wondr Health is seeking an experienced Software Engineer, Tech Lead to drive technical innovation and delivery across our health and wellness platform. The ideal candidate will have deep technical expertise, exceptional communication skills, and proven ability to mentor engineering teams and shape technical strategy.

• Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and support to a team of engineers.
• Lead by example, demonstrating best practices in software design, development, and testing.
• Design scalable, maintainable, and robust software architectures in collaboration with cross‑functional teams.
• Drive technical decisions that align with business objectives.

• Actively deliver code, conduct thorough code reviews, and troubleshoot complex technical issues.
• Take ownership of critical system components and ensure high‑quality code standards.
• Contribute directly to the technical foundation that drives our platform forward.

• Work closely with product managers, designers, and stakeholders to define project requirements, scope, and timelines.
• Ensure technical feasibility of proposed solutions and initiatives.
• Break down complex features into manageable deliverables to meet project milestones.
• Drive technical project planning sessions and identify potential risks and dependencies.

• Champion a culture of continuous improvement by identifying opportunities for optimization, automation, and efficiency gains.
• Implement and advocate for tools and processes that enhance development workflows.

• Facilitate knowledge sharing and promote open technical communication.
• Motivate and challenge team members to help them grow and reach their full potential.
• Build strong cross‑functional relationships and create an inclusive environment where diverse perspectives contribute to collective success.

• 5+ years of experience in software engineering, with a proven history of delivering high‑quality software products.
• 2+ years of experience in a leadership or mentorship role, preferably as a Tech Lead or Senior Engineer.
• Advanced proficiency in PHP, Typescript/JavaScript, and MySQL.
• Proficiency in AWS products (Lambda, ECS, S3).
• Strong understanding of software design principles, architectural patterns, and best practices.
• Experience with containerization (Docker) and CI/CD pipeline implementation.

• Experience with the Vue.js framework.
• Exposure to React Native.
• Familiarity with automated testing frameworks and quality assurance best practices.

General office working conditions can be remote from home or in the office. Each department head determines if the position is work‑from‑home or hybrid. Work schedules vary. When working from an office pod, the workstation area has little or no privacy. Involves extended periods of sitting at a workstation performing computer duties with occasional interruptions. Private workstations are available as needed.

This description is intended to be sufficient merely to identify the classification and be illustrative of the duties that may be assigned. It should not be interpreted to describe all the duties an employee assigned to this classification may be required to perform.

Wondr Health is an equal‑opportunity employer and values diversity. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need. Wondr Health participates in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Location:

Pierre, SD
Salary: $ - $ (annually)