JAAQ (Just Ask A Question) is a pioneering mental health and wellbeing platform that leverages interactive video technology and AI to provide users with access to insights from world-leading experts and individuals with lived experiences. Our mission is to help the mental health of one billion people and democratise mental health support, making it accessible, engaging and stigma-free for everyone.
We are B2B2C with a growing consumer facing platform with goals to reach millions of MAU every month, currently in over 90 markets with the UK and US as our primary focusses. We also have a growing range of B2B propositions ranging from JAAQ Studio to JAAQ for business with more propositions launching through 2025. Our ambitions are big and unmatched in the mental health and wellness space. Our platforms have answered over 2 million questions and we work with over 350 (growing every week) doctors and clinicians, celebrities and people with lived experience. Want to help a billion minds? Read on…
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Role OverviewAs Technical Lead B2B Products, you will drive the development of our B2B digital health products across web and mobile platforms. You will work closely with engineering, product, design, and leadership teams to define and deliver secure, scalable, and user-centric solutions that meet the needs of enterprise partners.
Your goal is to lead a high-performing engineering team, own technical architecture, and ensure that our products meet the standards of quality, compliance, and performance required to support mental health at scale.
Key ResponsibilitiesTeam Leadership & Delivery: Hire, lead, and mentor a high-performing engineering team. Facilitate the product development process to ensure that high-quality features are shipped fast, frequently and on time
Architecture & Implementation: Own and evolve our full-stack architecture using React/Next.js, React Native, Node.js, and AWS. Stay hands-on with code and ensure engineering quality through code reviews and best practices.
Cross-functional Collaboration: Partner closely with product, design, and peer engineering teams to translate requirements into scalable, maintainable software solutions that contribute to shared architecture and services.
Compliance & Security: Implement and maintain secure engineering practices that align with UK health tech regulations (e.g. UK GDPR, ISO 27001).
Enterprise Integration: Collaborate with large enterprise partners to ensure robust API and system integrations, including user authentication, secure data exchange, and interoperability.
AI Enablement: Support integration of LLM-driven features, working alongside AI engineers to embed intelligence into our user experience in a compliant and explainable manner.
Startup Leadership: Operate with high ownership and adaptability, playing a key role in shaping the future of our product and engineering culture.
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6+ years of experience as a software engineer, with at least 2+ years in a technical leadership role.
A strong track record in delivery of world-class mobile apps using React Native, with a strong focus on user experience.
Backend development experience with Node.js, including RESTful API design and integration, including exposure to AI/LLM technologies or integrating ML-powered features.
Strong experience with AWS infrastructure and services including Lambda, EC2, RDS, S3, Cognito and CloudWatch
Deep understanding of secure software development and regulatory compliance in healthcare or other sensitive domains.
Ability to collaborate effectively with product managers, designers, data engineers and non-technical stakeholders.
Proactive, clear communicator who thrives in a lean, agile environment.
Experience setting up CI/CD pipelines, monitoring, and deployment for full-stack applications.
Added Bonus if you...
Have familiarity with UK healthcare, public and private, and health tech
History of working with or leading distributed/offshore teams.
Experience with regulatory audits (e.g., ISO 27001, DCB0129/0136).
Be part of a mission-driven organisation making a tangible difference in mental health accessibility.
Collaborate with a passionate, innovative, and supportive team.
Opportunity to shape the content landscape of a rapidly growing platform.
Competitive compensation, outstanding benefits package and equity options - a chance to own the future of JAAQ.
Private Medical Healthcare / Gym Membership / Professional Development Budget
Breather Days (for when you need to take time out at short notice to rest and recoup)
JAAQ is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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JAAQ London, England Office
London, United Kingdom
