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 department's 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

team's 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 customer s 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

Required Skills :

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Background Check : No

Drug Screen : No