Senior Software Engineer Manager | CODE

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GET TO KNOW US

Wellhub (formerly Gympass*) is a corporate wellness platform that connects employees to the best partners for fitness, mindfulness, therapy, nutrition, and sleep, all included in one subscription designed to cost less than each individual partner. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in NYC, we have a growing global team in 11 countries. At Wellhub, you have the opportunity to build a career in a high-growth tech company that places wellbeing at the foundation of its culture, and contribute to making every company a wellness company.

 *Big news: Gympass is now Wellhub! 
We are thrilled to announce our rebranding as Wellhub, marking a significant milestone in our journey. This transformation reflects our evolution from a “pass for gyms” to a comprehensive employee wellbeing solution. With our refreshed identity, we are poised to embark on an exciting new chapter of growth and expansion. We are elevating our offerings, including a completely new app experience and an expanded network of wellbeing partners. Learn more about it here. 

THE OPPORTUNITY

We are hiring a Senior Software Engineering Manager for our CODE team in Portugal!

As a Senior Software Engineering Manager, you will lead some of our growth-focused teams, guiding tech leads and fostering an environment of technical excellence and strong team dynamics. Your role is pivotal in shaping the engineering and product development landscapes, ensuring that our technical strategies align seamlessly with business objectives. You will develop a vision for the CODE Ecosystem, drive architecture decisions that impact our entire development interactions, and work with cutting-edge technologies on a global scale.

CODE is an acronym for Consumer Digital Experience, which means we're in charge of the experience and services that will guide people's wellbeing journey. Our main goal in CODE is to make wellbeing universal. From knowing about Wellhub and getting access to exclusive benefits to using our vast partner's network, it is in the end-user experience.

CODE teams are responsible for developing and maintaining Wellhub's App, frontend, backend services, and design system. We work closely with product, UX, and data teams to create an excellent experience for our platform's users.

YOUR IMPACT

• Develop and communicate a clear vision for the CODE Ecosystem, ensuring alignment across all engineering teams;
• Drive architecture decisions that impact our entire CODE development interactions, setting standards for performance, scalability, and resilience;
• Oversee and mentor tech leads, providing guidance on architectural decisions, establishing technical standards, and recommending tools and methodologies that enhance collaborative and efficient outcomes;
• Support existing systems by enhancing functionality, increasing scale, and transforming them to meet our product demands;
• Work in a collaborative and agile environment that prioritizes people over process and is laser-focused on productivity;
• Work with cutting-edge technologies and edge cases on a global scale;
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including Product Management, to ensure that engineering efforts align with product goals and business strategies;
• Act as a bridge between the engineering teams and other stakeholders, facilitating clear and effective communication;
• Drive data-driven decision-making processes, ensuring that metrics and KPIs guide engineering priorities and resource allocation;
• Live the mission: inspire and empower others by genuinely caring for your own wellbeing and your colleagues. Bring wellbeing to the forefront of work, and create a supportive environment where everyone feels comfortable taking care of themselves, taking time off, and finding work-life balance.

WHO YOU ARE

• You are a technical professional with a passion for software and product development;
• You are accountable for your decisions and possess a high level of ownership over the products you are delivering;
• You are proactive, innovative, and data-driven, value facts and data when making product decisions;
• Expertise with at least two programming languages, such as Java, Scala, Python, Ruby, JavaScript, or Golang;
• Expertise with SQL/NoSQL technology such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, DynamoDB, understanding common use cases and performance pitfalls;
• Solid experience dealing with event-driven architectures and message brokers such as RabbitMQ, KAFKA, ActiveMQ, etc, and an in-depth understanding of their use cases and pitfalls;
• Experience in managing managers of software engineering teams;
• Versed in concepts such as DDD, SOLID, Design Patterns, distributed systems, and architecture. Capable of understanding pitfalls and anticipating common failure modes of a microservice environment;
• Experienced in implementing prototypes and in practices and concepts such as MVP, A/B testing, and feature toggles for rolling out features to production;
• Strong communication skills: able to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders in English and Portuguese;
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent professional experience;

We recognize that individuals approach job applications differently. We strongly encourage all aspiring applicants to go for it, even if they don't match the job description 100%. We welcome your application and will be delighted to explore if you could be a great fit for our team. For this specific role, please note that prior experience in managing managers of software engineering teams and solid experience dealing with event-driven architectures are mandatory requirements.

WHAT WE OFFER YOU 

We're a wellness company that is committed to the health and well-being of our employees. Our benefits include:

WELLHUB: We believe in our mission and encourage our employees and their families to find their passion too. Access digital fitness programs, and online wellness resources for meditation, nutrition, mental health support, and more. You will receive the Gold plan at no cost, and other premium plans will be significantly discounted.

FITNESS: Additional fitness subsidy to access onsite gyms and fitness studios.

FLEXIBLE WORK: At Wellhub, flexibility fosters a happier, healthier, and more productive work environment for everyone. As a Flexible First company, we offer two work model options: flexible hybrid and full remote, and make the office a place for collaboration, community, and team building. The model for this role can be discussed with your recruiter and hiring manager. We offer all employees a home office stipend and a monthly flexible work allowance to help cover the costs of working from home.
FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE: Wellhubbers and their leaders can make the best decisions for their scope. This includes flexibility to adjust their working hours based on their personal schedule, time zone, and business needs.

PAID TIME OFF: We know how important it is to take time away from work to recharge. Employees receive a minimum of 25 days paid holiday per year with an additional day for each year of tenure (up to 5) in addition to annual holidays (including an extra holiday on your birthday!).

PARENTAL LEAVE: Welcoming a new child is one of the most special moments in your life and we want our employees to take the time to be present and enjoy their growing family. We offer 100% paid parental leave to all new parents and extended maternity leave.

CAREER GROWTH: Outstanding opportunities for personal and career growth. That means we maintain a growth mindset in everything we do and invest deeply in employee development.

CULTURE: An exciting and supportive environment filled with passionate individuals from all over the world! You’ll partner with global colleagues and share in the success of a high-growth technology company disrupting the health and wellness space. Our value-based culture of trust, flexibility, and integrity makes this possible every day. Find more info on our careers page! 

And to get a glimpse of Life at Wellhub… Follow us on Instagram @wellhublife and LinkedIn!

Diversity, Equity, and Belonging at Wellhub

We aim to create a collaborative, supportive, and inclusive space where everyone knows they belong.

Wellhub is committed to creating a diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.

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