Lead Software Engineer

Role: Lead Software Engineer
Location: Remote

Job Summary

The Lead Software Engineer will be responsible for leading the design, development, and delivery of enterprise-grade applications using cloud-native and microservices-based architectures. This role involves hands-on technical leadership, mentoring, and collaboration across engineering, architecture, and DevOps teams to ensure high-quality, scalable, and secure solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a Subject Matter Expert in one or more areas: front-end UI design, middleware development, or back-end service layer design.
• Lead Java-based development projects, ensuring quality, scalability, and maintainability.
• Plan, coordinate, and oversee activities across the full software delivery lifecycle.
• Collaborate with project managers, business analysts, architects, and other key stakeholders.
• Provide technical leadership and mentor software engineers in best coding and design practices.
• Design and develop applications using microservices and cloud-native architectures.
• Ensure compliance with IT department methodologies, policies, and security standards.
• Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to engineering standards.
• Participate in system design sessions, contributing to the architectural vision and data design.
• Create technical documentation including design docs, user stories, and test plans.
• Act as Scrum Master when needed, ensuring effective Agile execution.
• Provide input to release management and support vendor/contractor coordination.
• Collaborate closely with other IT teams to ensure seamless integration and delivery.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and apply innovative approaches to problem-solving.
• Occasionally travel for business or project requirements.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 10+ years of hands-on experience in software design and development.
• Strong expertise with AWS Cloud Services: Lambda (Python), API Gateway, EventBridge, Glue, Athena, Step Functions, S3, DynamoDB.
• Deep understanding of serverless and event-driven architectures.
• Proficiency in Python and SQL, with working knowledge of additional scripting languages (TypeScript, Bash).
• Expertise in data pipeline design (ETL/ELT) and data modeling for both NoSQL and relational systems.
• Experience building microservices, RESTful APIs, and GraphQL services.
• Proficiency in CI/CD (GitLab preferred) and IaC tools (AWS CDK or Terraform).
• Strong understanding of data governance, lineage, and HIPAA/PHI/PII compliance.
• Experience with test-driven development (TDD) and test-driven data development (TDDD).
• Proven ability to lead teams, provide mentorship, and influence design decisions.
• Strong communication, analytical, and leadership skills.
• Prior experience in healthcare or insurance industry preferred.

Education

• Bachelor s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field (required).

Core Competencies

• Drive for Results: Acts decisively and consistently achieves goals under pressure.
• Customer Focus: Understands and anticipates customer needs to enhance satisfaction.
• Learning Agility: Continuously seeks new challenges and development opportunities.
• Valuing Others: Builds trust and respect across diverse teams through transparency and empathy.
• Self-Awareness: Uses self-reflection to make balanced decisions and foster collaboration.