Full-Time

Software Engineer – Senior

Intermediate, Staff

Posted on 7/29/2024

felix

felix

201-500 employees

Online platform for telemedicine services

Consumer Software
Healthcare

Mid, Senior

Remote in Canada

Category
Full-Stack Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
PHP
JavaScript
Vue.js
Requirements
  • Have 4+ years of experience as a backend software engineer, building scalable web applications
  • Familiarity with relevant tools and technologies, such as PHP/Laravel, JavaScript and Vue, with a drive to stay up-to-date with ongoing changes and advancements
  • Leadership skills in unblocking and leading development teams
  • Clear communication around technical concepts and can collaborate with Product
  • Comfort with ambiguity, an ability to create clarity and eagerness to problem solve and move projects and the team forward
Responsibilities
  • Own our back-end system, from architectural patterns, technical specifications and designs to building important applications and managing our database
  • Write code and build the software that will allow us to scale as we launch new products, enter new markets and expand into new healthcare categories
  • Help us improve the reliability of our platform through rigorous testing, observability, and monitoring and identify areas for system optimization and improvement
  • Manage the flows of communication between all levels of the stack to maximize efficiency and establish sound engineering practices and frameworks
  • Mentoring junior members of the team

Felix provides an online platform that allows patients to receive medical treatment without needing to visit a doctor's office or pharmacy. The process involves three steps: patients fill out a health questionnaire, a healthcare practitioner from Felix's network creates a personalized treatment plan, and the prescribed medication is delivered directly to the patient's home in discreet packaging. This service is designed for those who prioritize convenience, privacy, and timely access to healthcare. Felix differentiates itself from competitors by emphasizing compassion and non-judgment in its approach, aiming to eliminate stigma associated with seeking medical help. The goal of Felix is to make healthcare more accessible and supportive for all Canadians, as evidenced by the trust of over 500,000 users.

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$24.1M

Headquarters

Toronto, Canada

Founded

2019

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-3%

1 year growth

1%

2 year growth

4%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Felix raised CDN$18M in Series B funding to expand service offerings.
  • Partnership with Consonant Skincare diversifies product offerings and revenue streams.
  • Increased demand for virtual mental health services boosts Felix's market potential.

What critics are saying

  • Competition from established telemedicine platforms like Maple and Babylon Health is increasing.
  • Potential regulatory challenges could impact Felix's operational processes in Canada.
  • Data privacy concerns may affect customer trust in telemedicine platforms.

What makes felix unique

  • Felix offers a seamless three-step healthcare process for Canadian patients.
  • The company emphasizes compassionate, non-judgmental care to reduce healthcare stigma.
  • Felix provides discreet home delivery of medications, enhancing privacy and convenience.

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Benefits

Remote Work Options

Flexible Work Hours

INACTIVE