Lead Software Engineer

Free From Market is a VC-backed, social enterprise startup with the mission to empower everyone to manage their health through food. The company works with insurance companies, health care providers, community-based organizations, and other partners to provide personalized groceries to their members with chronic health conditions. The company, which is on the cutting edge of the “food is medicine” movement, was selected by Google for Startups Black Founders Fund. If you’re passionate about improving health care and food access to those who need it most, come join our team.

About the Position

We are seeking a highly skilled and ambitious Lead Software Engineer to join our dynamic team. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the development of our software products, driving innovation, and mentoring junior members of the engineering team. You will be responsible for leading the end-to-end software development process and ensuring the delivery of high-quality solutions that meet our clients' needs and industry standards.

Being a small but growing team, you will also need strong communication skills, work across the enterprise and have the ability to work independently in a fast-paced and ambiguous environment.

This is a full-time role based in Kansas City and we’re currently operating in a flexible, hybrid work environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead a team of software engineers to deliver high-quality solutions
• Build a high performing team through understanding technical capability, individual motivations, and business vision
• Understand capacity of the execution team to provide effective resourcing strategy for delivery - engage external resources as needed
• Lead technical design, architecture, and execution of solutions
• Building products in secure manner, complying with HIPAA or other security requirements
• Connect to emerging technologies in the market

Required Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum of 6 years of work experience with strong software engineering experience
• Minimum of 3 years of work experience leading technical projects or teams
• Strong Object Oriented programming skills
• Strong proficiency in PHP, MySQL, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
• Familiarity with website optimization, security, and SEO best practices
• Manage server configurations and administration
• Monitor server performance, security, and troubleshoot issues as they arise
• Understanding of HIPAA compliance
• Understanding of DevOps and DevSecOps principles and practices

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with WordPress, WooCommerce, Gravity Forms and LAMP stack technologies
• Proficiency in server administration using cPanel and WHM
• Experience working with Health Plans and Health Systems
• Experience working in a Cloud environment (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Understanding of data ingestion and warehousing practices

Compensation and Benefits:

• $150,000 - $180,000 + bonus + equity (depending on experience)
• Hybrid work environment
• Flexible vacation policy
• Health, Dental, Vision insurance
• Fun, fast-paced work environment
• Exposure to different departments within a growing mission-driven startup

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:

Free From Market is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusion and diversity. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. We’re building a company culture represented by a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, beliefs, life experiences, socioeconomic backgrounds, and skills.