Senior Full Stack Engineer (6 years+ / Berlin office)

Stellenbeschreibung:

Via Health is revolutionizing mental healthcare through AI-powered technology. We're building the future of psychotherapy documentation, enabling therapists to focus on what matters most - their patients. Our platform automates session documentation, creates comprehensive psychological reports in seconds, and saves therapists up to 80% of their administrative time.

We're a fast-moving startup operating at the intersection of healthcare, AI, and software development. Our mission is to simplify psychotherapists' daily practice through artificial intelligence while maintaining the highest standards of data security and patient privacy.

The Opportunity

We're seeking an exceptional Full Stack Engineer who thrives in autonomous environments and is passionate about building products that make a real difference in healthcare. This role is perfect for someone who wants to shape the technical direction of a growing startup while working with cutting‑edge AI technologies.

Tasks

What You'll Do

Core Responsibilities

Own End-to-End Features : Take complete ownership of features from conception to deployment, making architectural decisions that impact both frontend and backend systems
Real-time Features : Implement WebSocket‑based real‑time capabilities for seamless user experiences
AI Integration : Work closely with our AI services, integrating cutting‑edge models into our product workflows
Make Independent Decisions : We trust you to make technical decisions without constant oversight - from choosing libraries to architecting new features
Rapid Iteration : Ship features quickly while maintaining code quality in a fast‑paced AI landscape where capabilities evolve weekly

Requirements

What Makes You Perfect for This Role

Required Technical Skills

Frontend Expertise

Proficiency in React.js : Strong understanding of React concepts including:

Component lifecycle and architecture
State management solutions (e.g., Redux, Context API, Zustand)
React hooks and custom hook development
Performance optimization techniques
Related front‑end technologies (HTML5, CSS3/SASS, modern JavaScript)

TypeScript Proficiency : Deep understanding of type systems and ability to write type‑safe code
Performance Obsessed : Experience optimizing web applications for speed - lazy loading, code splitting, caching strategies
Browser APIs : Experience with localStorage, sessionStorage, IndexedDB for offline‑first applications

Desktop Application Development

Electron App Development : Experience building cross‑platform desktop applications with Electron

Main and renderer process architecture
Native OS integration
Auto‑update mechanisms
Security best practices for desktop applications

Development Tools & Practices

Version Control : Advanced proficiency with Git including:

Branching strategies
Merge conflict resolution
Code review best practices
CI/CD pipeline integration

Problem-solving and Debugging : Strong ability to:

Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve complex software issues
Use debugging tools effectively (Chrome DevTools, IDE debuggers)
Analyze performance bottlenecks
Write comprehensive test suites

Communication and Teamwork : Excellent collaboration skills including:

Clear technical documentation
Effective code reviews
Mentoring and knowledge sharing
Cross‑functional team collaboration

Autonomous Mindset

Self-Directed : You don't need daily standups or constant check‑ins - you identify what needs to be done and do it
Decision Maker : Comfortable making technical decisions independently and defending them when needed
Problem Solver : When faced with ambiguity, you research, experiment, and find solutions without waiting for guidance
Quality Focused : You write clean, well‑tested code because it's the right thing to do, not because someone's watching

AI-Ready

Adaptability : The AI landscape changes rapidly - you're excited by this, not intimidated
Integration Skills : Experience working with AI APIs and understanding how to build reliable systems around probabilistic outputs
Learning Mindset : Eager to explore new AI capabilities and integrate them into user‑facing features

Communication & Collaboration

Async-First : Comfortable with asynchronous communication and documentation
User Empathy : Understanding that we're building for therapists who need reliable, intuitive tools

Nice to Have

Proficiency in React Native : Strong understanding of React Native and its fundamentals including:

Native module binding and bridge interaction
Platform‑specific code implementation
Performance optimization for mobile
Experience publishing apps to Apple App Store and Google Play Store
Understanding of iOS and Android development guidelines
Experience with WebSockets and real‑time collaborative features
Background in healthcare technology or GDPR compliance
Experience with audio processing
Knowledge of psychology or mental health domains

Benefits

What We Offer

Autonomy & Impact

Technical Leadership : Shape the architecture and technical direction of our platform
Feature Ownership : Own features from ideation to production deployment
Direct Impact : Your code directly improves the lives of therapists and their patients

Growth & Learning

AI Frontier : Work with the latest AI models and technologies
Mentorship : Learn from experienced engineers and domain experts

Culture & Benefits

Office in the heart of Berlin (Mitte) : Flexible hours of working
Equity Option : Opportunity to participate in the company’s long‑term success through equity.
Modern Tools : Latest equipment and any tools you need to be productive