Full Stack Engineer at PureLife Health

Job Description

• The Full Stack Engineer will oversee and contribute directly to backend and frontend development while leading engineering workflows and systems development across Purelife’s platforms. This role will coordinate closely with the Product Manager, UI/UX Designer, and engineers to deliver high-quality, secure, and scalable systems aligned with your hybrid healthcare strategy.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership and Strategy

• Define and execute the engineering roadmap aligned with product goals and scalability requirements.
• Design, build, and maintain scalable backend and frontend systems across Purelife’s digital platforms.
• Ensure security, scalability, and maintainability of the architecture across web, mobile, and API systems.
• Identify and implement best practices for system design, testing, and deployment.

Full Stack Development

• Actively contribute to backend services (Node.js, Python, or similar), RESTful API development, and database management.
• Develop and maintain frontend applications using React, Vue, or similar frameworks, ensuring responsive and user-centred interfaces.
• Integrate third-party services, including payment gateways, telehealth APIs, and logistics platforms.

Team Coordination and Collaboration

• Coordinate engineering sprints in alignment with the Product Manager and UI/UX Designer.
• Lead, mentor, and review the work of engineers to ensure adherence to standards and timely delivery.
• Collaborate with operations, marketing, and customer success teams to align engineering outputs with business needs.
• Maintain clear documentation and processes for system architecture, codebase, and workflows.

Quality Assurance and Continuous Improvement

• Implement testing, CI/CD pipelines, and deployment best practices to ensure high reliability.
• Proactively monitor system performance and resolve issues efficiently.
• Gather user and system feedback to drive product and system improvements.

Compliance and Security

• Ensure systems meet healthcare data protection and privacy standards.
• Implement and monitor security measures to protect user data and system integrity.

First 60 Days Priorities

• Audit and stabilise existing technical infrastructure and codebases.
• Establish engineering workflows and sprints aligned with the product roadmap.
• Deliver at least two major system improvements or feature rollouts within 6 months.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines for efficient deployment.
• Set up system monitoring dashboards for performance and security.
• Build and mentor the engineering team for effective delivery.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience as a full stack engineer, including 1–2 years in a technical leadership or senior developer role.
• Proficiency in backend frameworks (Node.js, Python, or similar), frontend frameworks (React, Vue, or similar), and database management (SQL/NoSQL).
• Experience with API-first architecture and third-party integrations.
• Familiarity with cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, or Azure), containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes), and CI/CD.
• Strong debugging, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Knowledge of healthcare compliance (NDPR, HIPAA) is a plus.

Performance Expectations 

Success in this role will be demonstrated by:

• Delivering scalable, secure system architecture aligned with Purelife’s scaling goals.
• Maintaining system uptime and addressing technical issues promptly.
• Leading engineering sprints aligned with the product roadmap.
• Ensuring code quality, best practices, and team mentoring.
• Driving continuous improvements across Purelife’s technical systems.