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

About Via Health

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

Work Environment

• No Micromanagement : We hire smart people and let them do their best work
• Results-Oriented : We care about impact, not hours logged
• Rapid Shipping : Continuous deployment and quick iteration cycles
• Open Communication : Direct access to founders and all team members

Ready to Transform Mental Healthcare?

If you're excited about:

• Building products that make a real difference
• Working independently in a high-trust environment
• Staying at the forefront of AI technology
• Shipping features that therapists will use every day

Then we want to hear from you!