Solace

Technical Lead (Engineering)

Solace4 months ago
Location

United States

Workplace

Remote

Type

Full Time

Salary

USD 200,000 – 230,000

Level

Senior

Role

Technical Lead

Posted

Nov 13, 2025

Full TimeRemoteSenior

The role

Summary

Solace is seeking a highly skilled Technical Lead to drive technical innovation and team development in their mission to transform healthcare navigation. The ideal candidate will balance hands-on coding with strategic technical leadership, helping to build cutting-edge patient advocacy technology while mentoring and growing a high-performance engineering team.

What you'll do

Technical Leadership: Analyze product requirements, produce high-quality production-ready code, and create best-in-class user experiences across web applications
Architecture Management: Own technical architecture for major initiatives, guide complex technical decisions, and create robust services and APIs
Team Development: Directly manage 2-6 engineers, conduct performance reviews, and provide comprehensive career development mentorship
Code Quality and System Maintenance: Maintain system health, refactor codebases, set technical standards, and ensure continuous deployment with high-quality releases
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with product and design teams to translate strategic vision into executable technical plans and drive team alignment

What we look for

Technical

Frontend DevelopmentAdvanced proficiency in React and TypeScript with ability to build complex, user-centric interfaces
Backend DevelopmentExperience with Node.js, NestJS, and TypeORM for building scalable backend services
Database ManagementStrong working knowledge of PostgreSQL and Redis for efficient data storage and caching

Education

Technical DegreeBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field preferred

Experience

Leadership Experience7+ years of software development experience with proven track record of technical leadership and team mentorship
Startup EnvironmentDemonstrated ability to thrive in fast-paced, dynamic startup settings with multiple responsibilities

Skills

Required skills

TypeScriptStrong TypeScript fundamentals across frontend and backend development
ReactAdvanced React development skills with ability to create complex user interfaces
Technical LeadershipAbility to mentor engineers, conduct code reviews, and drive technical excellence

Nice to have

Tailwind CSSExperience with modern CSS frameworks and UI design systems
HerokuFamiliarity with cloud deployment platforms and continuous integration

Compensation & benefits

Salary

USD 200,000 – 230,000 (annual)

Stock options

Available

Benefits

Remote Work

Fully remote work arrangement with flexible working environment

Professional Development

Opportunities for continuous learning and career growth in a dynamic startup

Mission-Driven Culture

Work with a team dedicated to transforming healthcare accessibility

Interview process

  1. 1
    Initial Screening — Preliminary review of application and background
  2. 2
    Technical Phone Screen — Detailed discussion of technical experience and leadership capabilities
  3. 3
    Technical Interview — In-depth technical assessment and coding challenge
  4. 4
    Leadership and Culture Interview — Evaluation of leadership potential and alignment with company values
  5. 5
    Final Leadership Interview — Meeting with senior leadership to discuss strategic fit and final selection
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Solace

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Solace Health is a digital mental healthcare platform dedicated to making therapy accessible and affordable for everyone. The company connects individuals with licensed therapists through a secure online portal, offering personalized care for a range of mental health needs. Its mission is to break down barriers to mental health support, enabling users to find the right care from the comfort of their homes. Solace Health operates within the rapidly growing telehealth and digital health market, providing essential services to individuals seeking mental wellness.

Toronto, CanadaFounded 2020solace.health

Tech Stack

Languages
TypeScript
Frameworks
NestJSReactTailwind
Databases
PostgreSQLRedis
Tools
Heroku
Other
shadcn UI Library
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