Who we are
SeekWell is the parent company of 1-800 Contacts, Luna, and The Framery. 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!
Why you want this job
As a Software Engineer Team Lead at SeekWell, you'll guide a talented team of 4 - 5 engineers in developing our core services that power our business. You'll collaborate on building and maintaining a suite of backend API’s written in C# that all our storefronts and operational systems depend on. You will also be at the forefront of guiding your team in defining and implementing our evolving data streaming standards and practices which drive business-critical data aggregation jobs written in Python, running on Databricks. You’ll be working with a Product Manager and leading your team to research, design and deliver robust solutions that enable individual personalization and a 360 view of our customers. Finally, with an eye to the future, you and your team will be tasked with finding innovative ways to drive increased business value through the application of ML and AI to the data and systems you own.
The experience we're looking for:
- B.S. degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience
- Experience delivering outcomes and leading a team of engineers.
- A team player with proven communication, problem-solving and analytical skills
- Experience mentoring and supporting the growth of other developers
- 5-10 years of professional experience in C# and Python
- Experience with streaming pipelines utilizing Apache Spark in Databricks
- Experience with applying ML/AI to provide business value is a plus
Your day-to-day:
- Develop and maintain platform services and internal applications using C#, SQL and modern web frameworks.
- Develop and maintain data streaming pipelines and jobs using Python in Databricks
- Build comprehensive automated tests to ensure quality
- Participate actively in collaborative code reviews and pull requests
- Work closely with your Product Manager to plan and prioritize stories and ensure delivery.
- Complete stories independently or in a pair while collaborating effectively with the team
- Guide team members in delivering frequent, high-quality technical solutions
- Connect with your team through weekly 1:1s and provide supportive performance feedback
What you’ll bring:
- Commitment to 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.
- 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
- Amazing healthcare coverage
- 401(k) match
- Flexible PTO
- Tuition reimbursement program
- In-house restaurant with highly discounted meals (Steak dinner under $6)
- Free snacks, ice cream, and drinks every day
- Full onsite gym
- Free eye exams for your entire family
- Deep discounts on lenses, glasses, and other services
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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