The role involves overseeing full-stack development, creating APIs, improving microservices, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance mental health care interfaces.
About Lyra Health
Lyra Health is the leading provider of mental health solutions for employers supporting more than 20 million people globally. The company has delivered 13 million sessions of mental health care, published more than 20 peer-reviewed studies, and delivered unmatched outcomes in terms of access, clinical effectiveness and cost efficiency. Extensive peer-reviewed research confirms Lyra’s transformative care model helps people recover twice as fast and results in a 26% annual reduction in overall healthcare claims costs. Lyra is transforming access to life-changing mental health care through Lyra Empower, the only fully integrated, AI-powered platform combining the highest-quality care and technology solutions.
About the Role
We’re looking for an exceptional Sr. Fullstack Engineer to join our team. We care deeply about making a difference in people’s lives and hope you do too! The In-Care Experience team at Lyra is obsessed with the "What’s Next." Once a member matches with a provider, we take the lead. We build the infrastructure that powers client onboarding, multi-channel notifications, and bespoke care programs. Our goal? To provide a world-class interface for both providers and members that makes navigating mental health care feel intuitive, supported, and human.Candidates must be physically located within the United States.
Responsibilities:
• Take ownership of the full-stack development process, from designing backend APIs to implementing front-end components
• Be a driving force towards the agentic transition
• Create lasting impact by building and continuously improving our Python and Java-based microservices
• Work with fellow engineering team members to collaboratively create and refine technical designs and solutions
• Collaborate with key partners including data science, product management, design, and behavioral health specialists
• Follow and promote best practices during all phases of software development, adhering to the highest quality and security standards
• Drive continuous technical improvement for our platforms and tooling
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related technical field
• 4+ years of experience developing enterprise or consumer web applications
• Professional experience with AI tools and agent-based software development
• Relevant professional experience building scalable back-end services and APIs using Python and/or Java/Spring
• Relevant professional experience developing web applications with React.js, React Native and TypeScript
• Highly proactive, self-motivated, and able to work independently
"We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information or any other category protected by law.
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