[Remote] Senior Software Engineer at Wheel

United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Healthcare, SoftwareIndustries

Requirements

5+ years of experience building and shipping production web applications
Strong understanding of distributed systems, APIs, and cloud-native architectures
Experience with containerization and orchestration tools such as Docker and Kubernetes
Proficiency in CI/CD pipelines, version control (Git), and deployment automation
Familiarity with observability and monitoring tools such as Datadog, Prometheus, or Grafana
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex ideas clearly to non-technical partners
A bias for ownership and a drive to improve both systems and processes

Responsibilities

Design and build scalable backend and full-stack systems that support high-volume, mission-critical healthcare operations
Collaborate with product, design, and client solutions teams to deliver new platform capabilities and integrations
Lead technical design and architectural decisions that drive reliability, scalability, and maintainability
Automate and optimize system performance through CI/CD pipelines, observability tooling, and resilient infrastructure
Monitor, troubleshoot, and improve system performance and uptime using data-driven insights
Mentor engineers by sharing best practices and driving technical excellence across teams
Take ownership of work end-to-end, from design through deployment and post-release iteration

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Backend SystemsFull-Stack SystemsScalable SystemsCI/CDObservabilitySystem ReliabilitySystem PerformanceArchitectureMentoring

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this Senior Software Engineer position remote?

Yes, this is a remote position available to candidates in the USA, with preferred locations in the Bay Area, CA, Austin, TX, and secondary locations including Chicago, IL, Atlanta, GA, Boston, MA, New York City, Denver, CO, and Seattle, WA.

What technical skills are required for this Senior Software Engineer role?

Candidates need 5+ years of experience building production web applications, strong understanding of distributed systems, APIs, and cloud-native architectures, experience with Docker and Kubernetes, proficiency in CI/CD pipelines and Git, and familiarity with observability tools like Datadog or Grafana.

What is the tech stack used at Wheel?

The tech stack includes Backend: Node.js / TypeScript, Ruby; Frontend: React (primary), Vue (legacy); Databases: PostgreSQL, MySQL, DynamoDB; Infrastructure: AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, Kafka; Observability: Datadog, Cloudwatch, Loki, Grafana; CI/CD: GitHub Actions.

What does the company culture look like at Wheel?

The role emphasizes collaboration across product, design, and client solutions teams, ownership from design through deployment, mentoring engineers, and driving technical excellence in a high-impact environment focused on building scalable healthcare platforms.

What makes a strong candidate for this Senior Software Engineer position?

Strong candidates have 5+ years of experience, a foundation in modern software development with curiosity and adaptability, plus excellent communication skills; familiarity with the full tech stack is not required.

Wheel

Connects clinicians with telehealth opportunities

About Wheel

Wheel connects healthcare professionals, specifically physicians and nurse practitioners, with telemedicine opportunities, allowing them to work remotely and achieve a better work-life balance. The platform serves both individual clinicians seeking flexible job options and healthcare organizations looking for reliable virtual care providers. Wheel ensures quality by thoroughly vetting its clinicians to meet high clinical, legal, and regulatory standards. The company operates as an intermediary, charging healthcare organizations for access to its vetted clinicians and offering additional services like malpractice coverage and credentialing. Wheel's goal is to enhance clinician well-being and job satisfaction, ultimately improving the quality of care patients receive.

Austin, TexasHeadquarters

2018Year Founded

$211.7MTotal Funding

SERIES_CCompany Stage

HealthcareIndustries

201-500Employees

Benefits

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

Flexible PTO policy

$500 personal growth stipend

$500 home office stipend

Flexible WFH policy

Paid parental leave

Risks

Increased competition from established telehealth companies like Teladoc and Amwell.

Potential data privacy challenges with AI-driven platforms like Horizon.

Dependence on partnerships with companies like Owlet and Talkspace.

Differentiation

Wheel's AI-driven Horizon platform sets a new standard in virtual care delivery.

Wheel empowers clinicians with flexible work arrangements, enhancing their work-life balance.

Wheel's robust vetting process ensures high clinical, legal, and regulatory standards.

Upsides

AI-driven predictive analytics enhance patient care with proactive interventions.

Partnership with Owlet expands Wheel's capabilities in pediatric and infant care.

Growing telehealth market post-COVID-19 boosts demand for Wheel's services.

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