Senior Software Engineer

About Felix

Felix is Canada’s first end-to-end platform providing on-demand treatment for everyday health. Felix creates digital-first solutions that increase access for common healthcare needs such as mental health, sexual health, and daily health. Founded in 2019, Felix’s approach to healthcare encompasses assessments, lab testing, prescriptions, fast and discreet delivery and ongoing care — all online at www.felixforyou.ca.

Description

We are looking for a Senior Full Stack Engineer to join the Felix Engineering team!

You will write the code and build the architecture that supports our proprietary digital healthcare ecosystem. The Senior Full Stack Engineer, in collaboration with their teammates will be fundamentally responsible for the technical requirements and management of our back-end system, applications and database that power our website. More broadly, you will work cross-functionally with our Product & Design and Client Experience teams to deliver innovative, industry-transforming products and experiences that drive patient acquisition, engagement and retention.

Responsibilities

• Own our back-end system, from architectural patterns, technical specifications and designs to building important applications and managing our database

• Write code and build the software that will allow us to scale as we launch new products, enter new markets and expand into new healthcare categories 

• Help us improve the reliability of our platform through rigorous testing, observability, and monitoring and identify areas for system optimization and improvement

• Manage the flows of communication between all levels of the stack to maximize efficiency and establish sound engineering practices and frameworks

• Mentoring junior members of the team

Requirements

• Have 4+ years of experience as a backend software engineer, building scalable web applications

• Familiarity with relevant tools and technologies, such as PHP/Laravel, JavaScript and Vue, with a drive to stay up-to-date with ongoing changes and advancements

• Leadership skills in unblocking and leading development teams

• Clear communication around technical concepts and can collaborate with Product

• Comfort with ambiguity, an ability to create clarity and eagerness to problem solve and move projects and the team forward

Benefits

• Full medical, dental and vision benefits

• Maternity / paternity policy

• 4 weeks vacation (3 weeks anytime + 1 week during the holidays)

• Competitive compensation

• Stock option grant

• Remote first, work from anywhere in Canada

• Incredible culture powered by an highly collaborative and high performing team

• Large impact at an early stage technology company

• Professional development opportunities, working closely with founders and senior leadership team

Seniority Level: Senior

Location: Toronto, Remote (Canada). We have an office in Toronto, but are currently working remotely and open to candidates from anywhere in Canada.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace committed to building a team culture that celebrates diversity and inclusion and as such does not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, national origins, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. Selection decisions are solely based on job related factors.

If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact accessibility@felixforyou.ca for assistance.