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Frontend Manager Software Engineer (Hands-On) | Partners Acquisition

Wellhub
Location
Portugal (Remote)
Posted
13 days ago
Department
Technology and Product
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Proven Engineering Leadership: Demonstrable experience directly managing and leading cross-functional software engineering teams in high-growth, product-driven environments.
  • Full-Stack Technical Depth: Extensive hands-on experience and deep architectural understanding of modern full-stack ecosystems—specifically Kotlin (or Java), AWS, React, and TypeScript—with the ability to code, review PRs, and guide system design.
  • AI-First Engineering Mindset: Active and mandatory integration of AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT) into your personal coding, review, and documentation workflows, with the ability to champion these practices across the team.
  • English Proficiency: Professional working proficiency in English, as you will collaborate with distributed global teams.
Nice to have
  • Deep practical experience with A/B testing methodologies and experimentation feature-flagging tools (ideally Growthbook, LaunchDarkly, Optimizely, or similar).
  • Extensive experience navigating Microservices and Micro-frontend architectures at scale.
  • Proficient in asynchronous communication, capable of articulating complex technical trade-offs to both engineers and non-technical stakeholders.
What the job really is

As a Frontend Software Engineering Manager at Wellhub, you will lead a team focused on optimizing the onboarding process for B2B partners in the wellness marketplace. Your role involves architecting a robust experimentation engine, managing a diverse tech ecosystem, and promoting engineering excellence through AI-assisted tools. You will also empower a cross-functional team of engineers while ensuring seamless integration between frontend applications and backend services.

Benefits
  • Free Gold membership with access to onsite gyms and studios, digital fitness programs, and online wellness resources for meditation, nutrition, mental wellbeing support, and more.
  • Health insurance.
  • Flexible work options, including hybrid and remote arrangements.
  • Flexibility in defining work schedules that align with team needs and personal routines.
  • Minimum of 25 days paid holiday per year with an additional day for each year of tenure (up to 5), plus an extra holiday on your birthday.
  • 100% paid parental leave for all new parents, with additional support for parents giving birth.
Things to weigh
  • The role emphasizes a hands-on approach, indicating a need for ongoing coding and technical involvement.
  • Experience in people management is a mandatory requirement, which may limit candidates without such experience.
  • The company promotes a culture of wellbeing and flexibility, which may appeal to candidates seeking work-life balance.
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