The BrainHealth Project is advancing how people understand, measure, and strengthen their brain health, and technology is at the heart of that mission. As Lead Software Developer, you will play a pivotal role in building and scaling the platforms that make this vision possible. The work you do here will directly influence groundbreaking research and the digital tools that help people improve their cognitive performance and wellbeing.

This is a hands-on technical leadership role that combines software engineering excellence with architectural vision. You’ll design and build scalable systems, set coding standards, and mentor a talented development team while collaborating with researchers, product managers, and partner teams. If you thrive on solving complex challenges and want to see your work make a tangible difference in people’s lives, this role is for you.

If you have experience with technologies such as JavaScript/TypeScript, Node.js, PostgreSQL (with tools like Knex.js), React.js, GraphQL (Apollo Server/Client), AWS cloud environments (EC2, ECS, RDS), Docker, and CI/CD pipelines (CircleCI), this position may be a strong fit.

Other Preferred Qualifications:

To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 117.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.

Shared office environment. Long hours at computer terminal. Interaction, meetings, and collaboration with other team members, management, contractors, students, and the public.

Remote Work Schedule - After the probationary period, this role may be eligible for a hybrid (partly remote/partly in office) work schedule, subject to business need and manager approval. May be required to use personal computer and other standard office equipment. Must be located within the DFW Area and have the ability to be on campus with 24 hours of notice. A UT Dallas Remote Work Agreement will be required within 14 days after approval.

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