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Team Lead, Software Engineer

Draper, UT (Hybrid)

Who we are

SeekWell is the parent company of 1-800 Contacts, Luna, and Hello Eyes. Our goal is to make it simpler, easier, and more accessible for people to get the vision care they need. We maintain the legendary, award-winning culture 1-800 Contacts started almost 30 years ago and continue to develop innovative, pioneering products and businesses that make consumers cheer and optometrists squirm. We’re owned by KKR – one of the world’s largest and most successful private equity investment companies. We’ve built an excellent company and changed an industry by putting the customer first, always. The best is yet to come!

Things you will do: 

As a Software Engineer Team Lead at SeekWell, you'll guide a talented team of 3-5 engineers in developing applications that power our business. You'll collaborate on building backend RESTful services and web applications using Vue and Angular, leading your team to investigate challenges, design solutions, implement robust testing, and deliver exceptional customer experiences. Working closely with our Product Manager through our Kanban flow in Jira, you'll help coordinate and prioritize work that matters. 

The experience we're looking for: 

  • B.S. degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience
  • 5-12 years of professional experience in C# and T-SQL
  • 2-4 years of professional experience in frontend web frameworks, such as Vue and Angular
  • Problem-solving abilities and analytical skills
  • Knowledge of Azure DevOps Services, AWS, containerization, and experience with automated testing frameworks is valuable (but not required)
  • Experience mentoring and supporting the growth of other developers
  • Background in fulfillment systems and 3rd party integrations is a plus 

Your day-to-day: 

  • Develop and maintain platform services and internal applications using C#, SQL, and modern web frameworks
  • Create and maintain code that seamlessly integrates with 3rd party services
  • Build comprehensive automated tests to ensure quality
  • Participate actively in collaborative code reviews and pull requests
  • Support and contribute to our CI/CD pipeline processes
  • Complete projects independently or in a pair while collaborating effectively with the team
  • Guide team members in delivering high-quality technical solutions
  • Connect with your team through weekly 1:1s and provide supportive performance feedback 

 What you’ll bring: 

  • Passion for continuous learning and professional development
  • Ability to balance independent work while supporting team members
  • Collaborative communication style
  • Empathy for customer needs and business requirements
  • Commitment to software development best practices
  • Initiative in aligning work with team and company goals 

Work Environment 

  • Full-time position in a flexible, hybrid work environment, combining remote work with in-office collaboration at our Draper, UT office.
  • Expected to be in-office at least one day per week, with an increased presence of three days per week during onboarding.
  • Participate in an on-call rotation, including off-hours, weekends, and holidays, to support our 24/7 production systems.
  • Work in a collaborative workspace designed to accommodate various working styles and foster teamwork.

Perks

  • Free eye exams for your entire family
  • Deep discounts on lenses, glasses, and other services
  • Amazing healthcare coverage
  • 401(k) match
  • Flexible PTO
  • Tuition reimbursement program
  • In-house restaurant with highly discounted meals 
  • Free snacks, ice cream, and drinks every day
  • Full onsite gym

 

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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