Lead Software Engineer 5

JOB SUMMARY

This position is responsible for the design development and support of new and existing software applications.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Acts as a subject matter expert in one of the following areas : front-end user interface design and implementation middleware configuration and development or back-end service layer design and development.

Leads development projects across predominantly Java-based technologies.

Manages the successful delivery of projects - requires the ability to plan coordinate and lead activities across the full delivery lifecycle.

Works closely with the departments project managers business analysts architects and software engineers as well as communicating with key project stakeholders.

Works closely with peer team leaders; ensures the structured and coordinated planning of your teams development.

Supports and guides developers at the coding level.

Responsible for the full development lifecycle of business applications developed using a micro-services architecture.

Ensures projects adhere to the IT department's documented development methodology policies procedures and security guidelines.

Provides direct technical support to software engineers.

Participates in code reviews.

Leads design meetings and work with software architects to develop the overall design of new systems modules and data layouts.

Writes functional and design documentation user requirements unit test plans and user documentation.

Acts as scrum master when necessary.

Interfaces with and support contractors and vendors when necessary.

Provides input and guidance to the release management team.

Works directly and foster strong relationships with peer IT groups.

Presents product demonstrations to IT management and product stakeholders.

Participates in other projects or duties as assigned.

Occasional business travel may be required.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Expert-level knowledge in the design development and delivery of cloud-native data and application systems using AWS services such as Lambda (Python) API Gateway EventBridge Glue Athena Step Functions S3 and DynamoDB.

Demonstrated ability to lead technical design and implementation of serverless event-driven data architectures that enable scalable secure and maintainable solutions across the enterprise.

Mastery of software engineering principles programming patterns and data engineering best practices including modular design data modeling and distributed processing.

Proven proficiency in Python SQL and scripting for data transformation validation and automation; familiarity with additional languages (e.g. TypeScript Bash) as needed for integration work.

Deep understanding of data pipeline design (ETL / ELT) and data modeling for both NoSQL (DynamoDB) and relational systems (SQL Server via pymssql) with focus on performance scalability and data integrity.

Experienced in data quality management including rule-based validation reconciliation and monitoring through CloudWatch and log aggregation frameworks.

Strong grasp of microservices and API-first architecture including design and deployment of REST / GraphQL services for data access and consumption.

Demonstrated leadership in continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI / CD) practices using GitLab and infrastructure as code (IaC) through AWS CDK or Terraform.

Skilled in data analytics enablement and integration with Athena QuickSight and downstream BI tools to expose actionable insights.

Deep understanding of data governance lineage and security ensuring compliance with HIPAA PHI and PII handling standards across all environments.

Experienced in test-driven development (TDD) and test-driven data development (TDDD) implementing unit integration and validation frameworks for reliability and auditability.

Provides technical direction and mentorship to engineering and data teams fostering a culture of collaboration excellence and continuous learning.

Adept at influencing design decisions across teams and communicating architectural trade-offs to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Demonstrates strong problem-solving and analytical skills capable of diagnosing complex issues across cloud data and integration layers.

Works effectively in an Agile development environment applying engineering best practices that support iterative delivery and operational excellence.

Excellent time management prioritization and communication skills with the ability to coordinate multiple parallel efforts while maintaining quality and consistency.

Self-starter and detail-oriented individual who drives initiatives from concept through implementation with minimal supervision.

Proven ability to build cross-functional relationships with product owners analysts and stakeholders to ensure data solutions align with business outcomes.

Demonstrates professionalism accountability and ownership consistently delivering high-quality solutions under tight timelines.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Bachelor Degree technical computer discipline required; Computer Science degree preferred.

Ten (10) plus years of industry experience.

Previous employment in the healthcare or insurance industry preferred.

Or equivalent combination of education and / or experience.

Other Competencies

Drive for Results - Establishes aggressive goals and takes appropriate calculated risks to achieve results. Acts with a sense of urgency regarding personal and organizational goals and priorities. Demonstrates discipline and does the right thing even when it is difficult. Shows determination and persistence in the face of challenges.

Customer-Focus - Listens to understand the customers perspective and is patient with their frustrations and struggles. Anticipates customer needs and demonstrates commitment to exceeding their expectations. Shares ideas on how to enhance the customer experience. Builds rapport with customers through being empathetic and demonstrating reliability.

Self-Awareness - Thinks through possible outcomes and impact on others before taking action. Recognizes strong emotional reactions and directs the energy into productive behavior and communication. Can articulate personal values and aspirations. Leverages personal strengths while working on managing weaknesses.

Valuing Others - Values and embraces the individuality of others by treating everyone with dignity respect and compassion. Appreciates other cultures and perspectives and seeks common ground through listening and demonstrating empathy. Credits others for their contributions and accomplishments. Builds relationships across the organization through transparency and extending trust to others.

Learning Agility and Development - Seeks after and takes on challenging assignments to broaden skills and perspective. Proactively seeks out resources to support personal development (books articles online resources company resources subject matter experts etc.) Reflects on and discusses successes and failures to learn and strive for continuous

Key Skills

Spring,.NET,C / C++,Go,React,OOP,C#,Data Structures,JavaScript,Software Development,Java,Distributed Systems

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1