Senior Full-Stack Engineer (Technical Lead)

ZipRecruiter; Valley Center (CA); Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A telehealth nutrition company is seeking a Senior Full-Stack Engineer to take on a Technical Lead position. This role involves leading the design and development of scalable applications, making critical architectural decisions, and mentoring a team of engineers. Candidates should have at least 6 years of full-stack experience and be proficient in modern frontend frameworks and backend technologies. This position offers a remote-first environment and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

401(k)

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Short-Term insurance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Flexible Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Laptop, monitor, and peripherals provided

Qualifications

• 6+ years of full-stack engineering experience.
• Experience designing scalable, secure, and reliable systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of scalable web applications (frontend + backend).
• Own system architecture decisions and establish coding best practices.
• Mentor engineers and foster a collaborative, high-performance culture.
• Partner with product and leadership teams to bring innovative features to life.
• Oversee code reviews, testing, and deployment pipelines.

Skills

Proficiency with modern frontend frameworks (React, Angular, or Vue)

Backend technologies (Node.js, Python, or similar)

Strong knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases

Proven leadership and mentorship abilities

Adaptable and resourceful with a startup mindset

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field

Job description

Overview

Join the Revolution in Nutrition Care! At DietitianLive, we’re reimagining nutrition therapy, making it accessible, brain-based, and whole-person focused. As a rapidly growing telehealth company, we empower clients to transform their lives through personalized, virtual care that goes far beyond food. With partnerships across major insurers, gyms, healthcare systems, and employers nationwide, we’re making high-quality nutrition coaching affordable, effective, and truly life-changing.

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Full-Stack Engineer to take on a Technical Lead position. You’ll be instrumental in scaling our platform, making critical architectural decisions, and mentoring an engineering team. This is a high-impact role where you’ll influence both product direction and engineering culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of scalable web applications (frontend + backend).
• Own system architecture decisions and establish coding best practices.
• Mentor engineers and foster a collaborative, high-performance culture.
• Partner with product and leadership teams to bring innovative features to life.
• Oversee code reviews, testing, and deployment pipelines.

Benefits

At DietitianLive, we want our team to thrive — personally and professionally. We offer:

• 401(k)
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Short-Term insurance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Laptop, monitor, and peripherals provided
• Remote-First Environment

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 6+ years of full-stack engineering experience.
• Proficiency with modern frontend frameworks (React, Angular, or Vue) and backend technologies (Node.js, Python, or similar).
• Strong knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Experience designing scalable, secure, and reliable systems.
• Proven leadership and mentorship abilities.
• Startup mindset: adaptable, resourceful, and energized by building from the ground up.