Senior Software Engineer

About the role

You will join a product-focused engineering team dedicated to transforming mental healthcare through technology, taking full ownership of features that move from initial concept to production deployment. In this hands-on role, you will contribute directly to the development of a modern platform, working across the full stack and collaborating closely with Product and cross-functional teams to ensure alignment between technical execution and user needs. You will shape both the technical direction and the user experience by making informed architectural decisions that balance innovation with reliability and performance. Your daily work will involve writing high-quality code while thinking strategically about product impact, scalability, and real-world outcomes for the end users in the healthcare space. You will actively leverage and integrate AI tools into your daily workflow, using them to enhance productivity, code quality, and problem-solving capabilities. This position is ideal for an engineer who thrives in a collaborative environment where technical excellence meets meaningful product outcomes. You will have the opportunity to mentor less experienced team members and contribute to engineering best practices that uphold our commitment to quality. Your work will have a direct international impact, serving premier clients from the United States and Europe through pioneering digital solutions.

Key facts

What you'll do

Architect and implement robust backend services and APIs that form the foundation of our mental healthcare platform, ensuring they are scalable, secure, and maintainable.

Design and develop intuitive user interfaces and interactive components using modern frontend frameworks to deliver seamless user experiences for diverse stakeholders.

Collaborate with product managers and designers to translate complex requirements into clear technical specifications and executable feature sets.

Implement and optimize database schemas, queries, and data access layers to support efficient data handling and reporting needs.

Integrate third-party services and APIs, including AI-powered tools, to enhance platform capabilities and automate complex workflows.

Write clean, testable, and well-documented code that adheres to industry best practices and our internal coding standards.

Diagnose and resolve production issues, performing debugging, root cause analysis, and deploying fixes with minimal disruption to users.

Participate in code reviews to share knowledge, ensure code quality, and foster a culture of collective ownership within the engineering team.

Monitor application performance and implement logging solutions to gain insights into system behavior and user interactions.

Contribute to the continuous improvement of our development pipeline, including deployment strategies, infrastructure as code, and automation efforts.

Evaluate new technologies and tools, conducting proof-of-concept implementations to assess their suitability for our product roadmap.

Work asynchronously with distributed team members, maintaining clear communication and documentation to keep projects moving forward.

Ensure that all deliverables meet security and compliance standards relevant to handling sensitive healthcare data.

Act as a technical lead for specific features, guiding junior engineers and facilitating knowledge transfer across the team.

Requirements

You must possess a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field, or have equivalent practical experience.

You should have a minimum of 6 years of professional software development experience, with a proven track record of delivering complex projects.

You must be proficient in English, both written and verbal, to effectively communicate with international clients and team members.

You need to have expertise in at least one backend programming language such as Python, JavaScript, or TypeScript, with a strong understanding of associated frameworks.

You should have substantial experience with frontend technologies including HTML, CSS, and modern JavaScript frameworks like React or Vue.js.

You must have a solid understanding of software architecture principles, design patterns, and database management to build scalable systems.

You need to be comfortable working with version control systems, particularly Git, and managing dependencies in collaborative environments.

You must have hands-on experience with AI tools and workflows, integrating them into the development process to enhance productivity.

Nice to have

Experience contributing to open-source projects or publishing packages to public repositories.

Familiarity with mental health or clinical workflows is a plus, though not required.

Practical notes

This position is fully remote, allowing you to work from Brasília, Federal District, Brazil or other locations with reliable internet connectivity.

The role operates on a flexible schedule, but you are expected to attend key meetings and collaborate effectively across time zones.

Oowlish is certified as a Great Place to Work, reflecting our commitment to a positive and supportive work environment.

Successful candidates will undergo a technical assessment as part of the hiring process to evaluate their practical skills.

You will have access to ongoing training and professional development opportunities to support your career growth.

This role offers the chance to make a significant impact on the global stage by working with clients from the United States and Europe.

Please ensure your application reflects your genuine interest in contributing to a dynamic and growing technology team.