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We are the #1 doctor-recommended – and most clinically studied – behavioral weight health program in the world. For sixty years, WeightWatchers has helped millions build healthy habits and live happier, healthier lives.
As the science of weight health rapidly evolves, so does WeightWatchers. Today we are developing new clinical pathways for medication access, creating behavioral programs for chronic health conditions, integrating third-party services, and enhancing product personalization.
WeightWatchers has embraced technology, with our mobile app now the primary tool for most members. While we continue to perfect our digital product, we are also designing new in-person experiences. With these diverse member touchpoints, our potential for impact has never been greater.
WW is looking for candidates to help change people’s lives. We are a global wellness technology
company inspiring millions of people to adopt healthy habits for real life. We do this through
engaging digital experiences, face-to-face workshops and sustainable programs that encourage
people to move more, shift their mindset and eat healthier while enjoying the foods they love. By
drawing on over five decades of experience and expertise in behavioral science, we build
communities in order to deliver wellness for all.
We are seeking Software Engineers to join our team to deliver innovative consumer focused digital
experiences. You’ll be working with a modern tech stack including JavaScript, TypeScript,
PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis, Neo4j, GraphQL, Kafka and React to name a few. Your work will be
highly visible, and will directly impact millions of highly engaged members.
What to Expect
● Work on a cross-functional team to ideate and deliver new features
● Offer technical insight to help inform product roadmap
● Exercise good judgment and promote best practices
● Share your passion for quality and simplicity
● Troubleshoot complex systems in a microservices environment
● Ship well-tested, reliable and performant code
Qualifications
● Computer Science degree and/or equivalent work experience
● Extensive knowledge of Node.js, JavaScript and/or TypeScript
● Experience utilizing SQL and NoSQL data stores
● Experience working on consumer-facing software products
● Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences
● Track record using reliable, maintainable and scalable architectural patterns
● Experience with front-end development
Nice to Have
● React, HTML5, CSS3
● API development, REST, Express, GraphQL
● CI/CD pipelines, Docker, Github Actions, Semantic Versioning
● Kafka, Kinesis, Pub/Sub, queues, event sourcing
● Monitoring, logging, alerting
● Code linting, testing frameworks, security concepts
● Documentation, Swagger, OpenAPI Spec
Base salary may vary depending on, but not limited to: skills, experience, and location. This role is also eligible for a comprehensive benefits package and annual bonus program.
At WeightWatchers, our mission is to build a worldwide community connected by healthy habits. If that resonates with you, then we would love to talk. WeightWatchers values developing community within our employee population as well. We encourage our employees to come into the office 1-2 days/week.
It is our priority to cultivate a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are committed as individuals, as an organization, and as fellow humans, to advocate for and support our employees, our members, and our communities. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we do not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, creed, national origin, marital status, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.
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WeightWatchers New York, New York, USA Office
WW has always placed people and wellness at the center of our company. Work from Wherever (#WfW), WW’s global work philosophy, empowers our employees to shape when, where, and how they work to achieve the best possible results --- because we believe work is what you do, not where you do it.
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