Remote Director Software Engineer | BASE Focus Area

Description:

• Wellhub is a corporate wellness platform that connects employees to various partners for fitness, mindfulness, therapy, nutrition, and sleep, all under one subscription.
• The company is headquartered in NYC and has a global team in 11 countries.
• The Director Software Engineer will join the BASE Focus Area team in Portugal, responsible for building a scalable platform to support millions of active users, clients, and partners.
• The role involves overseeing engineering teams, driving technical and business strategy, optimizing engineering processes, and fostering a high-performance culture.
• Key responsibilities include mentoring teams, influencing engineering and product roadmaps, ensuring high availability of critical systems, and creating a supportive work environment focused on wellbeing.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have experience managing managers and guiding multiple software engineering teams across different locations.
• Proficiency in architecting large-scale multi-tier web applications and designing complex modern web applications is required.
• Familiarity with cloud-based solutions like AWS/GCP and understanding of scalable systems is essential.
• Excellent mentoring skills for engineering leads and teams, with a focus on technical growth and operational excellence.
• Strong communication skills to bridge technical and non-technical stakeholders and align cross-functional teams.
• Experience with SQL/NoSQL technologies such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, and DynamoDB is necessary.
• Candidates should have a deep understanding of systems troubleshooting and the ability to resolve critical problems efficiently.
• Fluency in English is required for articulating ideas clearly in group settings.

Benefits:

• Employees receive access to digital fitness programs and wellness resources at no cost, including a Gold plan and discounted premium plans.
• A fitness subsidy is provided for onsite gyms and fitness studios.
• Flexible work options are available, including hybrid and full remote models, along with a home office stipend and monthly flexible work allowance.
• Employees enjoy a minimum of 25 days paid holiday per year, with additional days for tenure and an extra holiday on their birthday.
• The company offers 100% paid parental leave and extended maternity leave for new parents.
• Opportunities for personal and career growth are emphasized, with a focus on employee development.
• A supportive and diverse work culture is promoted, fostering collaboration and inclusivity among global colleagues.