Job Title: Staff Software Engineer

Reports to: CTO/VP Engineering

Direct Reports: None

Location: Remote (must be based in the US) Preferably Eastern/Central Time Zone.

Morgan King Technology is seeking a dedicated and experienced Principal Engineer to join our client's dynamic team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of innovative digital mental health solutions.

Why this role?

This is a unique chance to leverage your skills to address the youth mental health crisis. You will be part of a mission-driven initiative aimed at building the future of personalized digital mental health care. With a newly rebuilt platform on modern technology, you'll tackle interesting problems and help deliver impactful solutions for young people globally.

What you will do:

Engineering Leadership:

Solve complex problems and deliver solutions that benefit the entire engineering organization.
Identify, own, and solve technical challenges; lead implementations and train the team.
Elevate product and engineering standards, acting as a force multiplier.
Mentor and advise team members, including senior counterparts, in your areas of expertise.
Work collaboratively within teams and independently when required, focusing on delivery and outcomes.
Demonstrate proactivity, quick decision-making, and a strong focus on results.

Technical Oversight:

Ensure architecture is fit for purpose alongside fellow Principal Engineers and the Principal Architect.
Design complex system parts, produce design documents, and drive technical collaboration.
Influence technical direction as a key contributor.
Guide tech leads and utilize your broad technical expertise for optimal outcomes.
Own cross-functional planning and document key decisions for future reference.
Break down large technical workstreams into manageable tasks and communicate them effectively.
Maintain internal consistency in the tech estate, balancing pragmatism and discipline.

Collaboration Towards Commercial Outcomes:

Work cross-functionally with business and product partners to influence the roadmap.
Communicate technical concepts to a wide range of stakeholders, tailoring messages appropriately.
Provide technical advice and guidance.
Understand and flexibly meet the needs of stakeholders across engineering, product, and the wider business.
Collaborate closely with Product and Delivery teams to ensure rapid value delivery to customers.
Model consistency, integrity, reliability, and ease of interaction within the engineering team.

Technical Strategy:

Anticipate future technical needs and propose actionable strategies.
Stay informed on external trends, best practices, and competitor products.
Understand the internal landscape to make informed technical decisions.
Work with engineering leadership to support the CTO in driving the tech strategy and own specific areas of it.

Requirements:

Essential:

Deep knowledge of software architecture patterns.
Expertise in software engineering best practices.
Ability to design flexible technical solutions in a fast-moving environment.
Strong security awareness, especially in regulated environments.
Collaborative mindset with a focus on achieving commercial outcomes.
Ability to coach and mentor team members.
Commercial outlook with a bias for action and pragmatic delivery.
Strong stakeholder management skills.
Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field, or equivalent work experience.

Key Technical Skills:

GCP, React, Node & TypeScript

If you’re seeking a stimulating career where your well-being, growth, and contributions are valued, we invite you to apply and become a part of our dynamic and supportive team. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace that values the unique contributions of every individual.

Apply now for a confidential discussion to find out more!

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